31 Weeks!

How far along: 31 weeks (only 9 more to go!) 

Gender: Our precious baby boy 

Size: Over 3 pounds

Names: Oliver Michael 

Nicknames: Ollie

Have you started to show yet? Most definitely

Symptoms: MAJOR rib pain, back pain after being up for a bit, braxton hicks, sore hips from side sleeping, heartburn, and being out of breath from the simplest tasks (putting on socks, pants, shoes, etc…l o l) Oh and my feet are swollen most days, so shoes hurt. (shoes hurt..yeah I'm at that point)

Maternity clothes:Loving maternity tops and leggings, Charlotte Russe boyfriend jeans with help from the hair tie trick

Stretch marks: Not yet

Sleep: Is it a sick joke that other moms tell you "sleep now while you can!" ?? THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH A BOWLING BAL IN MY STOMACH THAT KEEPS ROLLING INTO MY RIBS AND BLADDER AND LIKES TO THROW PARTIES FROM APPROXIMATELY 1-6 A.M.(I need a nap...)

Best moment this week: Mitchell's birthday is in October, BUT I had the opportunity to grant him his dream of playing with baby tiger cubs this past Sunday, so he got part of his gift early! It was AMAZING! (pic below)

Miss anything: Now that Fall is upon us, it breaks my heart that I am missing out on pumpkin spice lattes. Also, being able to bend down to pick things up comfortably…Mitch had to tie my shoe at the grocery store the other day hahaha!

Movement: We refer to Ollie as our wild one now. Plenty of rolls, kicks, and jabs. His very favorite place since I first started to be able to feel him has been my right side. And man, do I feel it in the ribs! 

Cravings: milk, donuts, muffins, pancakes, waffles, pastry goods in general, sea salt caramel ice-cream, citrus fruits, salad, smoothies

Queasy or sick: I'll randomly feel a little nauseous, no idea why!

Belly button in or out?: In limbo

Looking forward to: Celebrating Ollie with my family this weekend! :)
Also, the nursery is ALMOST completely finished. I just want it to be perfect before I show it off! Thanks to Nana and Papa we got the curtains and bookshelves set up last week :)

A Sunday spent cuddling tiger cubs is a Sunday well-spent!