On Monday April 1st we were 31 weeks pregnant. What an exciting week this was for the Robinson family! The week started off with a minor hitch... I was in a fender bender on Tuesday morning on my way to work. I was hit leaving my neighborhood by one of the construction workers. No major damage and baby Colin and I are just fine. We did have to go to the hospital for a few hours of monitoring just to be safe. I am certainly glad we did- gave us peace of mind to know that baby was just fine.
Tuesday evening baby and I left for a business trip to Memphis. We ate SO much Memphis BBQ!!! So delish. :) I had a great trip with my coworkers and gave two great presentations- last business trip before baby arrives.
We came back late Thursday night and had off Friday. I ran some errands, cleaned, made a banner for our maternity shoot and got a much needed mani/pedi. Friday night we headed up to my parents house for what I thought was an honorary decon dinner for my Dad. Little did I know- it was a suprise baby shower for baby Colin! I will do an entirely separate post on the shower once I get some additional pictures from my parent's camera. All I will say now is that it was absolutley perfect. BIG HUGE thank you to my Mom (Gram) and my BFF (Aunt Julie)- you two blew me away, once again.
Total weight gain: At my doctors appointment on Friday I had gained 18 pounds.
How big is the baby? : Baby Colin Bennett is the size of four navel oranges
Maternity clothes: Making work what I can, but needing all maternity bottoms and mostly maternity tops. I've discovered t-shirt maxi dresses from old navy and am in LOVE. They are perfect for the bump and I will be able to wear them this summer post delivery. I am not buying ANY more maternity clothes with only 9 weeks left to go so I will make it work.
Stretch marks?: Not yet... and hopefully not at all! A co-worker of mine had a baby last month and said she didn't have them until 37 weeks and then they appeared! I'm hoping that is not the case with me.
Sleep: I was sleeping a little better this week. Still not great, but I'll take what I can get. I certainly don't mind being woken up by my sweet boy moving around.
Best moment this week: Hands down- it was the baby shower. I also loved our maternity shoot. Just when I think I can't possibly love my husband any more than I already do, he goes and acts even more amazing. This pregnancy has brought us closer together and I love him more and more each day. He was so sweet and loving during the shower and the shoot today- such a catch.
Movement: big time! Little man is dancing all over the place
Food cravings: Nothing crazy- still craving sweats more than I did before pregnancy, but it is not out of control.
Food aversions: Meat in general is still unappealing- but that Memphis BBQ was AMAZING. I can tolerate meat if it always tastes that good. :)
Labor signs: Not yet. Crazy to think that this answer will be changing in a few short weeks.
Belly button in or out: Becoming an outtie.
What I miss: Having the energy to get everything done that I want to get done. Trying to get one "thing" done each day on my "pre Colin to do list". ;) I also REALLY miss running. The turn in the weather has made me get the "running itch". I am looking forward to when I can run again and take Colin out in the jogging stroller. I am hoping to run at least a 10k race this fall.
Pregnancy Symptoms: Nothing new here- stiff back at the end of the day, heartburn, slight waddle when I walk ;)
What I'm looking forward to: Getting the nursery put together. We have so many things to wash and organize after the shower- can't wait!!!
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