32 weeks

Best moments of the week:  My sister and BFF threw us a football-themed baby shower.  They spent months planning the party, and it was evident in all of the cool little details.  We really enjoyed it. 

Here is some of the cool spread:

Yes, that is a watermelon carved to look like a football helmet.

This is me with the awesome hostesses/referees.  Thanks, ladies!  We loved everything!

It was neat that there were 4 pregnant girls at the shower.  Here we are in order of due date:

Due in (from L to R) July, Aug., Sept., Dec.

This week, I was also on vacation at the beach all week and had a nice, relaxing time with the extended family.  Here I am with my cousin who is due 3 weeks after I am:

Baby bump status:  I can tell that Baby D is growing and that my uterus is moving higher.  Here is the official 32 week pic:

Baby weighs as much as:  A large jicama (a what?)

Total weight gain:  22.2 pounds (change since last week: +2.2.  Not too bad considering I was on vacation)

Days until due date:  56

Symptoms:  In addition to the regular symptoms (fatigue, backache, and a little bit of ligament pain), the last two toes on one of my feet have been numb this week. It's an odd feeling.

Baby’s movement:  Little Man has been quite active lately and still gets the hiccups regularly.  My mom felt him do some tricks, and his Agi was able to see him move from the outside.  I still find it fascinating to just sit and watch and feel him move.  Amazing!  I’ll miss it when he gets too cramped in there to move around much.

Looking forward to:  I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow and am hoping for a good checkup.

Gifts this week:  Little Man got a lot of cute stuff at the shower this week.  Thanks, everyone, for all of the awesome gifts!

Gidget has tried out the Bama chair that the hostesses gave Baby D, and she approves:

Our cousins gave Little Man these cool gifts:

The little shoes are too adorable

Purchases this week:  I went shopping while on vacation and couldn’t resist these striped outfits:

 

Dissertation update:  Even though I was on vacation, I completed my first 2 interviews for aim 3.  I also had 3 other potential subjects show interest in the study.  I’m ready to really push forward with this and get it done!