week 31 day 6

Hello big belly! Since we lost our scales in the move, I don't have a clue how much I've gained in the past couple of weeks but it feels like a ton. I'm puffy and big and uncomfortable. I have also recently discovered my first signs of stretch marks. I'm pretty sad about it but it was expected so I don't feel too bad about it. Plus, this is all for a good cause. I hope Katie appreciates me.

week 31 day 5

Last night was the worst night of pregnancy thus far. I had so much back pain and so much pain just above my uterus that I nearly broke down during a staff training. The rest of the evening I laid on the couch grunting every time I had to move at all. Mike was nice enough to give me a couple of massages but they never last long because I get too ticklish.

Today I'm feeling much better. I have pain but most of my back pain is gone. I'm not sure if I actually want her to, but I told Katie last night that if she is ready and wants to come out in a couple of weeks, I'd be fine with that. The pain just gets way too much for me to handle sometimes and I feel bad that I'm blaming her.

week 31 day 4

I'm definitely going to miss having our little girl moving around in my belly. I can't even imagine what it will be like to not have her in me. All of the movement is so normal now, except for the hiccups. They almost always bother me for some reason. And they definitely don't help my RLS.

I'm definitely hoping my RLS will subside more once this pregnancy is over. It gets so bad in the evening. The more tired I am, the worst it gets and Mike and I have been up late these past few days with the new move and other things that have been going on.

I also look forward to being able to sit for longer than 15 minutes without having pain!

week 31 day 3

Moving and working is slow going while pregnant, for me at least. It's crazy how much slower I work. My body just is so tired. Everyday I wake up and think, "I'm going to take a nap around 1 or 2 pm. That gives me enough time to get some work in before and after my nap." Yet everyday, I make it all the way to 5 or 6 pm and that's when it hits me. I'm exhausted.

Luckily Katie is able to get the sleep she needs whether I'm able to sleep or not. The past few days have been fun with Katie getting bigger. I can always feel her moving and she moves a lot! Last night, Mike watched her rolling and twisting. I like when he can finally see what I've been feeling all day.

By the way, our new place finally has room for Katie. We have the option of setting her crib up in our room or her own room ... that she will share with a bookcase, desk, and a few other random things that are hidden away. We'll also have room in our living room for her things and possibly even a high chair! Too bad we don't have any of it but hopefully we will in 8 weeks!

week 31 day 1

I can't believe there are only 9 weeks left! Nine is a single digit! I haven't been in a single digit for over 20 weeks - back when I was only 9 weeks pregnant! But I knew these last few weeks would go by fast because of our move, a work thing I need to have planned by tomorrow since the activity is tomorrow, and Hawaii!

In one week, we'll be at the airport, waiting for our plane so we can leave Utah and get to Hawaii. A short 7 hours later, we'll be there enjoying the lack of snow/hail/sleet. I am planning to definitely live it up since this for sure will be our last big vacation before the baby. We thought our last trip in November would be it but we were blessed with another last vacation ... which is very much needed.

Last night in the middle of the night I woke up with some intense pain. I've felt a couple of braxton-hicks contractions but what I was feeling last night didn't feel the same. Now that I'm awake and thinking clearly, it probably was one but when I'm half asleep and scared out of my mind, it's really hard to decipher pain. I woke Mike up because I was crying and scared. It ended up going away but right before Mike went back to sleep, I said once again, "I don't know why I ever thought I could have a natural birth."

Two nights ago when I was wide awake and couldn't sleep, I was sitting on the couch. Katie was quite active and I looked down and my stomach literally looked like a wave. The big bump would move to the left and then to the right. She repeated this multiple times. It was so fun just to watch her because I hadn't been able to all day. So I rubbed the little bump (which is only awkward because what if it's her butt?), told her she was a silly girl, and I rolled onto my side and she stopped moving.

Fun times. I can't even imagine the fun we're going to have in the upcoming months!