Week 31 Baby H is the size of a Pineapple.

I'm so in love with Max and my basketball-sized belly!

According to my pregnancy app, Max is about 3.5 lbs now

DIY Nursing Scarf- They are way too easy and addictive to make. I made 4 of these this week!

One of Gabe's sweet co-workers sent us this awesome mommy and daddy set for Max. I know he will be adorable in his little Arsenal kit!

I may share croissants, but the bacon is mine!

Class treats for the kiddos... so I had to have one too!

Nesting has set in! Max's nursery is almost complete and it will be featured in my next post!

How far along? 31 Weeks

Maternity clothes: DIY Nursing Scarves! Also, my maternity pants no longer fit...Pregnancy is one long lesson in being humbled by your body and all the changes it goes through.

Sleep: I've actually had four nights of sleeping through the night!! Why didn't I spring for that little pregnancy wedge pillow sooner?

Best moment this week: Our Sunday morning breakfast date and stroll downtown. Gabe and I went to Goose Feathers, one of our favorite little places in the historic district, for a lovely early morning treat. We ordered up two breakfast sandwiches and a raspberry cream croissant to split, then relaxed and talked about our week, what we've been reading, and the excitement of parenting which will be upon us soon. I love that even after three years, something as simple as sitting at a table together and holding hands still sends shivers up my spine. While our time as a two-some is drawing to a close, I know we will fall even more as we enter the next stage of our life together. I cherish every moment we share and I know our love will grow and continue with the addition of little Max to our life. Until he arrives, I plan to relish these little moments that are just ours.

Miss Anything? Owning a bra that fits...and wearing a bra size that is sold in stores. Judging from the growth going on little Max will be well fed! 

Movement: Still loving it! Since my amniotic fluid has reached its peak now, Max's movements are stronger than ever. Sometimes that translates to being painful, and I've been pretty uncomfortable the last few days. That being said, many of his movements are pain-free and I love watching him move around, and the effect it creates on the surface of my belly. I have no idea what he's doing in there, but Gabe and I love making up silly little scenarios for his actions. It's so good to know he is strong and healthy, and I can hardly wait to meet our little man!

Food cravings: Hazelnut, Bagels, Chinese food (homemade, take-out, you name it), Pumpkin (it's back!)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Gender: Our handsome little boy :-)

Labor Signs: No, although I had some cramping this week and I had Braxton Hicks contractions for three or four hours the other day. Working on my feet all day is pretty taxing, and I actually left work early yesterday because I was in so much pain (I'm not the kind of person that leaves work). I went to the doctor and was grateful to learn that everything is fine with me and Max. Max's heart rate was around 140, which is nice and strong! Everything checked out with my lady bits too, but they ran a test that screens for the likelihood of pre-term labor just to be safe. Thankfully the results came back normal this morning, so Max will stay where he belongs for now. The Nurse Practitioner (who is amazing) told me that I've probably just been pushing it too hard at work and asked me to take the day off to be cautious. I have a four day weekend ahead and I plan to rest up, enjoy a weekend off with Gabe, and spoil Max with love and attention (and maybe some ice cream...). 

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, nesting, slight dizziness, backache, leg cramps, leaking colostrum, fatigue, hot flashes, and the best part, ever-growing baby and belly :-) 

Belly Button in or out? Is it weird to say that my belly looks surprised? Gabe thinks I'll have an outie in 28 days... I think I'll have an outie in 7. We'll see who's closer...

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as can be!

Looking forward to: This four day weekend of rest and relaxation!