31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 Weeks, 1 Day

How Big is Baby: Size of a Pineapple and measures around 16 inches long and weighing at 3.5  pounds

Weight Gain: 24.5 lbs...went to the Doctor today and that was the verdict! So a little less than a pound a week.  Waiting on that giant grown spurt again!

Sleep: The past two weeks have been a little better.  Still up and down to pee quite a few times.   But actually slept longer stretches the last week....like 6 hours straight!!  However, I did not think I was going to get to the bathroom without a giant mess!

Best moment this week: Busy Easter weekend spent with family and friends.   We also took a "venture" to a Wildlife Safari and Gator Farm in Louisiana on Friday then hung around the pool on Sunday.   Great Weekend!!!

Food Cravings: Gatorade...and in mass quantities...may have something to do with my time I am spending in restroom...hmmm???

Foods I Can't Stand: Still not fond of any type of seafood

Movement: Starting to do the knotting up on one side the popping or jumping to the other.  Also, making my belly into strange forms and shapes.   Just a busy little booger in there. 

What I miss:  Walking up stairs without getting out of breath and being able to do the laundry at our house without hitting my belly every time!!!

What I am looking forward to: Loving the longer days and time outside.  Just playing and enjoying the weather. 

Milestones: Single digit countdown!!!  Only 9 weeks to go, 8 if we do the C-section at 39 weeks.  Which is really hard to believe.   This pregnancy has flown by!!!

Working on My Fitness: Weather was not to cooperative this week, so was not able to get outside and walk until Wednesday, but in general keeping up the 30-45 minutes of walking each day.  Still mixing some running in, but it takes several days to recoup after a run.   I ran and walked pushing Amelia and it was good, just takes longer to get back to running again.  Ran a 5k with my friend on Saturday and ran with her.   We had a great time!!!

Other updates:  Had a Doctor appointment today and they did blood work.  My platelets were UP!!!  They went from 100K to 113K so that is wonderful.  Hoping they will continue on this trend on stay steady.   The heartbeat was at 130 bpm this time.   Last time it was 150bpm....so much for consistency!  I have had heartburn from hell and the doc suggested some OTC meds to help with that.  I also think chocolate and drinking while I eat is a main cause so bye bye choc and liquids between meals!  I go back in two weeks for an ultrasound to check growth and position.  Amelia is going with us, so this should be interesting!!!