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Week 31 Pregnancy Update

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31 Week Pregnancy Update

Gender – It’s a girl!

Movement – I can feel the baby move all the time now and sometimes it feels so weird!  She’s still fairly mellow most the day but when she does move I feel her!  It totally feels like I have an alien in me.

Baby Prep – Last week Neal and I visited our first pediatrician, which was a really great experience.  It’s exciting to meet doctors who may work with us to keep our daughter happy and healthy!  We have a few more appointments later this month with other pediatricians, but I hope to pick a practice before August 1.

Mommy Prep – On Saturday I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure!  It was so nice pampering myself and enjoying some me time during the 3rd trimester.

Baby Clothes – On Sunday my mom, sister, and I went shopping at the outlets and found some ADORABLE clothes at OshKosh B’gosh!  I’ve got to admit, I can’t wait to dress our little girl!

baby clothes

Food cravings – SWEETS AND CARBS.  Holy moly.  Last week was tough!  I’ve craved things here and there throughout this pregnancy but last week I felt this overwhelming desire to eat anything sweet and anything carb related.  I really struggled but tried my hardest to control my cravings.  I did give into one craving after my hubby surprised me with Key Lime Pie treats, but I was pretty good the rest of the week.  We’ll see what I weigh at my next appointment, eek!

Key Lime Pie

Workouts – Last week wasn’t a good week workout wise.  Spin was cancelled one night last week and then I didn’t attend the two other days as I had plans.  Womp womp!

Sleep – I’m still pretty uncomfortable at night, but I’m getting fairly good sleep.  I’m doing what I can!

31 week Pregnancy Update photo 4

Symptoms – I felt pretty good last week!  No new or weird symptoms. Still dealing with heartburn, but that’s about it.

Doctors Appointments – No appointments last week.

Thoughts and feelings – Week 31 was a pretty smooth week!  I felt like week 30 was a major hump to get over, so I’m glad week 31 went well.  The highlights of the week included only working 4 days, enjoying the 4th of July with my friend Becky, getting a mani and pedi, picking up my mom and sister from the airport, and finding a new dining room table at the outlets.

The low points of the week included not working out and craving tons of sweets, sugar, and bread.  I can’t say I’m entering week 32 feeling all that healthy, but I know I can turn things around.  It’ll be hard as I have family in town and lots of plans on the calendar, but I hope to make better choices and to get to spin twice this week.

Overall, week 31 was a great week and I can’t believe we’re close to only having 2 months left!  31 weeks down, 9 to go!

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In case you missed them, here are my pregnancy updates…

  • We’re pregnant!
  • Finding peace before pregnancy
  • Pregnancy update: weeks 6-12
  • Week 13
  • Week 14
  • Week 15
  • Week 16
  • Week 17
  • Week 18
  • Week 19
  • Week 20
  • It’s a girl!
  • Week 21
  • Week 22
  • Week 23
  • Week 24
  • Week 25
  • Week 26
  • Week 27
  • Week 28
  • Week 29
  • Week 30

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