31 Weeks Today ~

(This is the best picture I have so far of my belly)

This week, your baby measures about 16 inches long. He weighs a little over 3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy. The heavy news: you can expect your miracle-gro muffin to gain about a half a pound of weight per week from now until about two weeks before birth. Great. That's just what you needed. Even more weight to carry around! Your baby's still-developing immune system has gained substantial strength over the past few weeks getting them in full gear to face our disease-ridden world o’ wonders. Obviously, a large majority of your child’s immune strength will be derived from exposure to breast milk as well as the outside elements. Their cute little noggin’ (which could already be covered with luscious locks or just purty peach fuzz), is still soft because the skull bones have not yet fused together. As much as that sounds a little too vulnerable, their “skull softness” allows for a much smoother passage through the birth canal during labor—something both you and your little swimmer will appreciate when it’s finally time to “go!” Also, some babies will have that “soft spot” on their head for up to one year after birth.

I have been doing well with my blood sugars so far. There have been a few times where it has been over where it should be, but the doctor isn't concerned and said to keep up the good work! I am still working out what I can eat and making sure I get all of the carbs in where I am suppose to.

We got the replacement parts to his crib this week. Now we need to pick out paint this weekend or next and maybe look at carpet. Then we will be ready to put his bed together.

The girls from work threw me a very nice shower with lots of nice things. It was really nice because some past co-workers came too.