31 Weeks

Wow, it's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't have to go to work!  Look at me - posting EXACTLY on my weekly date!  I know I fell behind for 99% of this pregnancy so it is my goal to keep up with it until the BIRTH (which by the way, is coming way faster than I anticipated).

I am now on my biweekly appointments which is kind of crazy and I am really looking forward to my final ultrasound.  I haven't had one since the gender ultrasound at 20 weeks and I am just so excited for ONE more where I can actually (hopefully) see some detail in his little face!  I don't have one scheduled at all but previously I was told by the ultrasound tech that she would see me again between 34-36 weeks to determine if he is breach which would help prepare the doctor's and myself for the type of delivery I would be having.  I know it's a little into the future, but I am just really excited!

I have been having the serious urge to nest.  Andddd it hasn't been happening.  I have ZERO desire to clean our house or any of that stuff.  I want to get going on the nursery but it STILL is not finished being painted and I STILL do not have a crib.  I am getting really antsy and anxious regarding that.  I am very aware that Lincoln could decide to make his appearance whenever he wants (although it's unlikely, yes I know) and I would like to have something prepared!  Once I can get working on the nursery and decorating it (which I have only been excited about my entire life) then maybe cleaning will fall into place.  I really have no desire to get on my hands and knees and do scrubbing or base boards because any bending I do makes me feel like I am going to throw up.  A pregnancy perk right there folks.

On top of all the excitement behind dying to create Lincoln's perfect room, our 1 year wedding anniversary is on Saturday! I can hardly believe it.  It is INSANE what can happen in 365 days.  Let's recap a few things:
1. A year ago on June 17th/18th was my insane bachelorette party - 1 year later was my baby shower.
2. A year ago on June 25th/26th were some.. ummm.. pictures for Darius for my wedding gift to him - 1 year later were our maternity photos.

It's just INSANE what can happen!!!!

Here are a couple of our amazing maternity photos by our favorite photographer Laura Charlotte!

Our babymoon is this weekend and I am so excited!  We are heading out on Sunday for Gettysburg.  On our wedding night we stayed at this amazing B&B called Antrim 1844 and we are going back to stay there a year later (super pregnant).  We will be seeing a war reenactment (Darius' choice), having a delicious 6 course meal (will probably be full after the appetizer round), going on a ghost tour (will convince myself a spirit has taken over Lincoln), shopping tax free at the outlets (for more baby things) and seeing the fireworks (hopefully get some serious kicks happening then).

And last, ahhh yes, I am going to admit it.  I AM DONE BEING PREGNANT.  There, I said it.  Call me crazy, hate on me for it, tell me I am not enjoying the time.. whatever, I don't care.  I AM OVER IT. The second trimester was fantastic but I admit that I have been on the urge of nausea again lately and find myself gagging a little more often than usual.  I am paranoid about falling back into the first trimester misery and I am just done.  I know Lincoln isn't done, so he can stay in until his due date but then it's eviction time.  No, I don't plan on being induced but I am more than ready whenever he is (past 37 weeks).  I feel fat.  My ankles and fingers are swelling more.  My right foot constantly hurts.  I can't bend over.  When something hits the floor, it is there to stay.  I have no energy, I constantly want naps.  I get full after like a bite of lettuce.  I heard I should be eating for two and just sitting around stuffing my face with cheese curls while the dust falls onto my belly.  None of this is happening.  I pee every other minute.  My back hurts.  I could go on and on and on.  Mama is over it.

Coming home shoes!

I have decided to embrace the double chin situation!
Also, baby is the size of a cantaloupe!

How far along? 31 weeks! (feelin' huge!)

Maternity clothes? God, even those are getting a little tight.
Stretch marks? I found ONE under my belly button.  How would I have ever seen it without a mirror?!?!!?
Sleep: Naps are starting to become a priority once again... which I am fine with.
Best moment(s) this week: He has become a lot more active lately which is really nice and reassuring... especially after reading one of those annoying pregnancy blog/forums where people say if you don't feel him 10 times in 2 hours then to go to the hospital. One day he just wasn't as active which is normal for him but I convinced myself he was under stress and lit every relaxing candle in our house and practiced breathing and was crying and wanted to call my hospital.
Miss Anything? It's summer.. mama wants a beer.
Food cravings: A lot more sweets lately.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I still try to avoid red sauce foods and I am not really into pizza which is really weird.
Gender: Baby boy!
Labor Signs: None - waiting on braxton hicks or something.
Symptoms: Exhaustion, swelling of hands and feet, double chins, large belly, people beginning to ask when I am due and then looking shocked when I say August, heartburn constantly even with the Zantac, trouble getting up after laying down, peeing every other minute, paranoia something is wrong... I'll stop here.
Wedding rings on or off? Still off! :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: Despite all my "complaining" I am still pretty happy!  I have some moody moments here or there like the other day I could not explain why I was so grumpy and then it hit me that it's because I am sad that I can't bend over anymore.
Looking forward to: Our wedding anniversary and babymoon this weekend!