Another week, more growth, can my ribs survive this??

Today I am 32 weeks, and 2 days.

I can't believe in less than 2 months, this baby girl is busting loose. I am excited, nervous, and utterly freaked out all at the same time. Little things are what freak me out too. I get worried that Teddy may get left out, and go into a depression, or I worry that I might drop her on her head, or that she ends up not liking any of us, and becomes the most difficult baby in the world! I get nervous she may grow to big to fast for the stuff we got her, or not grow at all, or not sleep enough, or not eat enough. Of course I get the "Am I gonna be a good parent?" nerves, along with the "Am I gonna be able to keep this kid alive longer than I keep my plants alive?" But at the same time it is exciting to be adding a little human to the world. Another little me. Pretty sure she will run this joint.

My stomach gets bigger and bigger by the day. I can't even keep up with it anymore. She has her lazy moments most of the morning, and she also does this oh so joyful thing, where she crawls as far to the top of my stomach as she can, and gets stuck there. Leaving me to be uncomfortable and deformed looking. I also think she tries to dance in there, bc I feel what must be a butt jiggling in the top left side on my rib cage. And she found this nerve that when she sits on it, causes an automatic limp in me. I think she likes that nerve, bc it causes me to wobble, which must rock her more. Thanks baby.

The only pregnancy symptom that now seems to have caught up with me is heat. I am always hot. To the point I get grumpy, irritated, want to throw things, and make loud grunty noises. Then I want to vomit. It's only between 70-80 degrees here, so I shouldn't complain, bc I could be dying of heat in TX. The northern houses didn't have AC though, so I forced David out one night after a particularly cruel wake up to the heat madness, to buy us two AC units. One for downstairs, and one for our bedroom. I am now freezing out the family unit. I woke up one morning with the sheets off me, [I threw them off in my sleep in anger], Hyde curled up as far under me as he could get for warmth, and Teddy curled up in blankets like a little Teddy taco. With their fur and still being that cold, I can't imagine how David must be feeling. But he never complains about the cold. Poor guy is probably to scared to. HAHA

But all in all, I'd rather be hot than all the other pregnancy symptoms I could be getting. Well I have a ton of errands to run today, but I wanted to get out the pictures I took this morning! Enjoy

32 weeks and 2 days

She is heavy and makes me lean. UGH

I feel like I need to hold her up!

Hey my pants fit!

Big round belly

Her head is at the bottom left, her butt at the top left, and she stretches her legs all across. It kind of looks like an L shape the way she sits. She loves to get stuck up into the very top and then she also does this odd butt shake thing

This week your baby is dangerously close to the 4 pounds, 17 inches mark, so it pretty much makes sense that you feel massive. They've also developed sensitivity to temperature and have little toe nails and finger nails now! How's the heartburn, back ache, and general fatigue? Keep your chin up you're almost there!

Week 32:Mommy, you're HOT!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 32: fetus in eighth monthIn the latest womb reports, your amazing baby has now developed sensitivity to temperature! This means you’ll probably get a swift kick if you put a hot pad on your ginormous belly. For the Elton John lovers out there-- yes, baby’s got blue eyes. At this point, all babies do, although depending on their chromosomal disposition, this could easily change after birth (or even between now and labor), but for the time being, blue it is. Thanks to their recently matured lungs and a remarkably strong immune system, over 90% of babies born in their 32nd week, survive premature births. So it’s pretty much a done deal. Even if your little monkey’s planning on heading out early, their survival odds are in everyone’s favor. Time to celebrate (no, no, wait until after the birth to crack open the champagne!) We’re talking baby-showers and alcohol-free punch!

And how's mom doing? If your family or significant other is around and involved, it’s probably time to start discussing what’s going to happen when you really go into labor. Of course, the delivery itself can be quite overwhelming for first-time viewers, so make sure and openly discuss the fact there will be blood, sweat,make sure and openly discuss the fact there will be blood, sweat, mucous, and possibly even a bit of poopmucous, and possibly even a bit of poop (if you didn’t know already, it’s likely that while in labor and pushing, you also push out a bit of the ol’ number 2—it’s totally normal if not a little disgusting). Even the weak-stomached birthing buddies can still help to make the labor-process more bearable with breathing assistance, massages, and constant reassurance and cheering: "Yay! That was a great contraction honey!" (Now run! Before she breaks your wrist!). For the more blood-bold and not so faint of heart, the positions of cameraman, baby-catcher, and/or umbilical cord-cutter are always available—just talk to your doctor or mid-wife beforehand so they can be prepared to deal with an extra person during the birthing process.

Surprise! Your third trimester symptoms aren’t going away yet. If you just got back from peeing, you already know that your bladder is nearing non-existent-land. These joys will persist till you’re on the birthing bench. Also, be careful of lightheadedness during these last weeks. Your blood tends to pool in the lower limbs, resulting in low cranial blood pressure. So, watch out for the head rushes and get up nice-n-slow after sitting for long periods.

Week 32 of Pregnancy: Braxton Hicks Contractions

When you feel your uterus tightening up, your body is gearing up for the big day. Those irregular practice contractions can be first felt around mid-pregnancy and increase in frequency and strength as your pregnancy progresses.

How do you get to delivery? Practice, practice, practice. You might not be ready for the baby at 32 weeks pregnant(still haven't picked out that nursery color yet), but your body is certainly gearing up for the big day. And you're reminded of this each time you feel your uterus tightening up. Those are Braxton Hicks contractions — irregular practice contractions that can be first felt around mid-pregnancy and increase in frequency and strength as your pregnancy progresses. Many novice moms-to-be don't notice them as much (or feel them as intensely) as those who are pregnant for the second time, but even first timers are aware of them occasionally. As you get closer to term, they'll become stronger (beginning at the top of your uterus and spreading downward), longer (lasting 15 to 30 seconds or as long as two minutes), and even a little painful.

Braxton Hicks contractions are part of prelabor; in effect a warm-up for the real thing. And though they are not true labor and do not dilate or efface the cervix, they may be difficult to distinguish from real labor as they become more intense. To help with the discomfort of Braxton Hicks contractions, change positions (lie down if you're walking around, get up if you're in bed) or take a warm bath. If the contractions do not go away with a change in activity, and become progressively stronger and more regular, you may be in real labor, so be sure to put in a call to your practitioner.