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What is new this week?

I survived an 11 hour road trip!...make that 22 hours in the car total. And my hubs says I traveled like a gem...maybe he's just too afraid to say otherwise :) There were times while driving when I thought, "Why did I do this to my pregnant self?" but overall it wasn't too bad. 

Nothing much other than that except for my increasing belly size and the strength of Bump's movements. Sometimes I don't feel her much and other times I'm left wishing I wasn't feeling much! :) I also had my DTaP shot in my left arm this week and couldn't sleep on that side for a good few days because it hurt...and I'm not a wimp with shots either. That made for some great restless nights. All for a good cause though, right?

How big is the baby?

I watched a video about a baby's progress in this week of pregnancy and they suggested grabbing a five pound bag of flour because that's about how big Bump probably is. Really? I'm carrying around a 5 lb bag of flour?! No wonder I'm tired and have back aches! Well at least its cute & living bag of flour :)

Maternity clothes?

This is the last time this question will be included cuz guys, they're all I got! I sewed about 4 knee-length knit skirts for myself and I live in them. They're the coolest thing I have and we all know that a pregnant woman in the middle of the summer needs all the help staying cool that she can get! They're super comfy too...sometimes so comfy that I forget I'm pregnant, at least until I'm attacked from the inside by Bump or try to bend over! Pair a skirt with a nice maternity tee and you have my wardrobe.

Sleep?

How do I answer this one? Some nights I sleep fine. Other nights I wake up starving at 2am, or thirsty, or just awake. Other nights I'm hot and uncomfortable in any and every position while other nights I'm fine. What to do? I guess I just nap and take it easy on the days that I can. We're also trying to train the puppy to not have to sleep in his crate at night. That may or may not be why I only got about 4 hours of good sleep last night. We'll see how long we last on that one!

Best moment of the week?

This may seem trivial but stone fruits are in season and I'm loving it. Bump goes crazy when I eat but fruit is her fave, or her dancing moves' fave. Nectarines are sooo yummy! We also found out that my insurance will provide a breast pump for me. That's good news to my budgeting ears!

Food cravings/aversions?

There hasn't been anything specific that I've really craved or hated these days. I've just noticed that I'm hungry all the time but don't have the room in my stomach for even a full sandwich. So now I feel like I'm eating constantly, but I'm eating the same amount. I have to remind myself that I'm not over-eating, I'm just spreading it out. Tis the life!

What I miss?

The thought of having a baby without the thought of delivery coming with it. Ha- I guess I lived in oblivion for a while and was so excited for the baby without a thought about how the baby would get here. Now as its getting closer I realize Miss Bump isn't going to magically "pop" out of me. It's ok- I'm only a little apprehensive, but I'm not dreading it.

What I don't miss?

Not having a constant buddy all the time. Meaning I don't miss not having a baby in me. It's nice to know that I have a friend at all times. I mean, sometimes her kicks get strong but I love feeling a little moving person inside of me. Its such a perfect miracle and I feel very blessed.

Overall mood?

Tired. I know, I know...wait until I have 2 kids AND I'm pregnant and then I'll really be tired right? Hey, I'm tired now, and I'll be tired then so just let me be tired ok? :) 

What I'm looking forward to?

Meeting our little girl of course! But more immediate than that, I'm looking forward to the time I have left with just me and my hubs. We're excited for Bump to come but we're enjoying the time we have as just the two of us for now as well. Only 7(ish...never know with them babies) more weeks!

And for your viewing pleasure I did a dance on the beach for you on our vacay last week. I know, I know, I got sweet moves.

and then Braden scared me from behind mid-dance!

(pics are actually from 32 weeks but I look the same!) 

and last but not least, Phil's artistic belly shot. Not sure I love maternity shoots that focus on the belly, but I like this one for some reason. Maybe because what is inside the belly is ours :)