32 Weeks

So I broke down and took some more pics. It is better now that I have an actual bump instead of just looking awkward.

the bare bump

How far along: 32 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 23.5 pounds. I think the pounds are going to start piling on now. I feel more hungry these days but still can't sit down to a proper meal. I think I could totally be vegetarian after this pregnancy, no craving for meat at all... seems too filling.

Maternity Clothes: Yep, but was surprised to find that most of my non-maternity shirts still fit. I am glad I didn't buy too many maternity clothes.

Gender: All boy, or that is what they keep telling us. There is no mistaking it either.

Movement: Lots of movement! He almost has an attitude already, knowing what positions he likes me to lay in and lets me know when he is uncomfortable. I can't hold anything on my stomach or he really starts moving a kicking.

Sleep: Still not going well, no one is getting good sleep. Even the dog is tired all day.

What I miss: Not feeling so heavy, bending over, being active in general. Singapore is too hot for me to be out during the day... I can't run errands with Dirk like I use to on the weekends because I get too hot and my feet swell out of my shoes.

Symptoms: Restless Leg Syndrome- keeps me up at night for sure now, swollen, sweaty, and HOT hands and feet- they were so bad the other day I was trying to take finger prints for my new visa and the lady couldn't get them... too hot she said.

I thought my rib was better but the other night it must have slipped back out. I can feel it when I breath in and out now. I think Dirk was able to massage it back in but boy does it hurt!! I think it will only get worse as I get bigger.

Cravings: FRUIT!! The fruit here in Singapore is amazing, I can't get enough of it!!

Best Moment this Week: Several friends had the start of the summer babies... So excited for them all.

30 Weeks and growing...

How far along: 30 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 21.5 pounds. I am now able to use my own scale every morning so I have been able to keep better track of my weight. This number definitely changes through out the day with the water weight.

Maternity Clothes: Yep, still wearing the same stuff and maternity clothes are still a little too big, but as you can see the bump in growing :)

Gender: "Chip" is his womb name, have a couple of family names picked out but still aren't sure. If you ask Dirk, he will say his name is Kai Bjorn... I think he is tired of people asking.

Movement: Tons, I can feel hands and feet at the same time on either side of my stomach.

Sleep: Not going so well... this does not make a nice Christina.

What I miss: Workouts, Running, Sleeping, Sleeping, Sleeping, Energy, Cute Clothes, Shoes Fitting... I could go on and on... I don't think being pregnant is high on my likes list.

Symptoms: Restless Leg Syndrome, Swollen (feet, lips, face, hands, knuckles, legs!!!), Joint pain everywhere...

Dislocated a rib in my back the other week, luckily it only took several sessions of physio therapy to manipulate it back in place... man that was painful.

Cravings: None really, liking more sweets but can control it with sugar free stuff

Best Moment this Week: Fixing my back... I thought I was a goner after that pain.

Baby Shower

April 30th, 2011: Chatter's Cafe

I am a lucky girl to have friends that will throw me a baby shower at a whim AND show up to it! So it was an early baby shower, only 23-24 weeks along but it sure was good food and great company. Chatter's Cafe was my go to place when I was home visiting... I craved their delicious healthy food for some reason AND sweet potato french fries... YUM!

The whole group- cheers to baby shower brunch with mimosas!

Diaper cake and Crave cupcakes

Me and my momma!

The hostesses- love these women

Laerica and I (she is 3-4 weeks ahead of me with her little guy)

Great friends!

Thank you to all who came and those who didn't but still got me presents anyway. We feel very blessed to have such great people supporting us from far away.