32 weeks down....8ish to go!

How Far Along: 

32 weeks

Due Date: 

June 13^th, 2013 (ish), though for whatever reason I keep thinking this baby is going to be coming sooner.  Maybe that is just me trying to make sure I am prepared, lol.

Weight gain: 

Officially up 12lbs so far.  At 32 weeks with Alethea I was only up 7.6lbs, so I have actually managed to gain more weight this time around.  Must have been because I started a bit lighter and am trying to catch up, lol.

Bump Picture: 

Baby Development:  

By now, baby weighs approximately 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my uterus. I am supposed to be gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby, but that doesn’t usually pan out for me. In fact, baby will gain a third to half of their birth weight during the next 7 weeks as baby fattens up for survival outside the womb. Baby now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Baby’s skin is becoming soft and smooth as they plump up in preparation for birth.

Symptoms:

I am having more hip pain that I was a few weeks ago, but it is still not all that bad as long as I don’t overdo it.  The worst is when I have been lying down and go from that position straight to standing.  I think the Braxton Hicks contractions have already begun.   They aren’t really painful, just uncomfortable for a few moments. 

Currently craving: 

I wouldn’t say it is a craving, but I am making it a point to limit my sugar intake and up my veggies.  It’s motivating because I always feel better when I am eating healthier. J

Currently Avoiding: 

Like I said before, trying to avoid sugar, except in limited quantities.  Usually involves dessert 1-2 times a week.

Belly button status: 

It is tenderer than it was before pregnancy and it getting shallower by the week.

Movement:

Baby 2.0 likes to party!  This baby seems to be much more active than I remember Alethea being.  He/she moves a lot more when Alethea is sitting in my lap and I love it because it is almost like baby recognizes her presence.  Many of the movements are becoming more forceful and involve a lot more bony protrusions.  Baby 2.0 still loves post meal and evening movement times.

Name:

We have both a boy and a girl name officially decided.  If it’s a boy the initials will be DTH and if it’s a girl the initials will be DBH. J

Any appointments?: 

My glucose test appointment was a success.  I was able to use my 100% grape juice instead of their toxic drink.  They haven’t given me any results so I am just assuming no news is good news.  The next appointment is next Friday as a 33 week appointment.  For whatever reason, they have me on odd weeks.

Any baby related purchases?:

We haven’t purchased anything yet, but I am on the verge of a monitor and double jogging stroller purchase.  I am just waiting for the timing to be right.

Alethea: 

She still loves reading her “new baby books” as she calls them and as always, she loves playing with babies real or pretend.  After a suggestion from a friend, we have started referring to Baby 2.0 as Baby D (since that will be the first initial regardless) and Alethea repeats this as “baby deep” so it’s still a work in progress, but I think it makes it more tangible for her.  She has also been super sweet several times when babbling as she goes to bed and said “baby mommy’s belly come play lala (Alethea)?”  Love it!  She is going to be such a great big sister!

Exercise:

I am still running typically 4 days a week for about 3.5 to 4 miles making my weekly total usually between 14 to 16 miles.  I have been surprised how little has changed with my running.  The biggest changes have been the speed at which I can run and I can no longer wear my heart monitor since there isn’t enough room between my belly and my chest to fit the monitor.  Thankfully I have gotten used to how my body feels when my heart rate gets too high and I also know my trouble spots (typically hills).  Running has been a way of keeping my sanity and a sense of normal during this pregnancy so I hope it doesn’t have to end any time soon.

Oh how these babies are so different already. :-)