32 Week "Bump Date" - Almost There!

Hi everyone!  Can you believe it?  32 weeks!  According to some sources, that can be equated to eight months (It's so funny how different websites say different things about the timing of pregnancy).  In all honesty, while pregnancy seems to drag on, especially towards the end, I have to admit that when I think about when Mike and I first discovered that we were going to become parents, it seems like only yesterday:)


So, with approximately 55 days to go, here's where we're at!

I am currently:  32 weeks and 2 days

The baby is the size of:  a jicama!  I have no idea what that is!  :)  She's approximately 3.75 pounds and 16.75 inches!

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(I am pretty sure my baby is cuter than this jicama...)

Anything new this week? We have our 32 week appointment this week, which I am really excited about.  After this appointment, I now have to visit the doctor every 2 weeks.  After 36 weeks, it's every week!  WOOHOO!  Also, my first baby shower is coming up in a few weeks as well, and I scored a super cute dress from the ASOS maternity line - I can't wait to wear it!

Maternity clothes? Yes!  This past weekend, Old Navy had a major maternity sale.  I was able to score some new jeans and a few tops.  At this point, I should have enough to last me through the next 50-some days so I won't have to shop again:)

Stretch marks? (Same answer as last update!) Nope.  There are days when I think I see them, but then I realize it's lines from my clothes.  Although, can I be honest here?  If I get them, then so be it.  It's not like I walk around without a shirt on, and I certainly don't wear swimsuits enough.  Besides, it's human nature (and they are hereditary anyway).  I think there's more important things in life to freak out about:)

Movement?  YES!  Apparently, at this stage of the pregnancy, the baby is so much bigger that there is less "cushion" from the amniotic fluid.  So, it's normal to feel MUCH more movement, which I love:)  However, it's less kicking and more rolling and flipping over, so the sensation is just different.

Outside of our fitness center.  I am no longer running, but decided to do some incline walking.  Holy bladder, Batman!  This little girl was stomping all over it!  Also, I still feel like I'm carrying pretty low...

Before Bar Method.  I am still going to class a few times a week, but with my crazy work schedule, I'm just getting more and more tired.  And less motivated:)

Food cravings? Not really.  Now that I am back in school, I am maintaining a normal eating schedule.  Plus, our "Salad Club" has resumed at work, so it feels good to have a big, healthy lunch each day.

General symptoms? While I still think I've been very lucky to have a "physically easy" pregnancy, I am having trouble sleeping at night.  I attribute part of this to general stress, but keeping my hips comfortable is usually the culprit.  Also, I am HOT (I know, right?  Kidding...) ALL OF THE TIME.  Seriously, our bedroom is 68 degrees and I still sweat.

Workouts?  They have decreased, but this is due to my work schedule more than anything.  I usually try to attend two or three Bar Method classes/week, plus incorporate some walking.  My goal for the next few weeks is to attend a pre-natal yoga class (I really need this more for my mind than anything!) before we move out of the city.  Any suggestions for places in Chicago?

Gender prediction?  (Same answer as 4 weeks ago!) We know for sure that the baby is a little girl:)  And, I am happy to say we've narrowed the "name" list down to three!  

Front view.  She's definitely in there!  :)

We're so excited to meet our little lady in less than two months!