31 weeks

Today I am exactly 31 weeks! I can't believe there is only 9 weeks to go. Time is flying. Its been an interesting day. It started like any other day (except everything was covered in a sheet of ice and I had to ice skate to work...hehe) until I started having braxton hicks contractions. First it was about 5 the first hour. Then they took a break for an hour and then came back the following hour....only this time there were 7 in an hour. I remembered that the doctor said that when I had more than 4 in an hour, I needed to go home, put my feet up and drink lots of water. So that is what I did. I left work about 12:30. I called the doctor and after waiting for almost 2 hours for the nurse to call back she said, that I did everything right. She asked if I had any more and at that time I had about 4 in the 2 hours. She told me to stay on the couch for the rest of the night and if they came back to call. So on the couch I have been. I have had some more tonight but nothing too much. So it looks like I just need to take it easy...which isn't hard. I get so tired so easily now a days, I don't get a lot done when I come home from work.

So now on to the survey:

how far along: 31 weeks

weight gain: 20 lbs. No wonder I am tired...I am carrying all that extra weight!

baby's weight: probably about 3 - 3 1/2 lbs.

Maternity clothes: yep!

Stretch marks: unfortunately I have found a couple more. they are so unattractive!!

Sleep: Not much. I find that the best sleep I get is on the couch. So I start off there every night and then move up to the bed around midnight!

Best Moment of the week: getting my valentine's gift from Kevin...a onesie with my picture on it that said "I love my mommy." It was so cute!

What I miss: having energy...every little thing wears me out!

Cravings: Still on the grape juice kick and I just heard that McDonald's has shamrock shakes and that sounds really good to me!

Belly Button: Its pretty much an outie!

What I am looking forward to: Going to our first childbirth class on Monday. It was supposed to be last Monday but with the 10 inches of snow we got, it got canceled.