32 weeks

Saw Dr.  Duff today.  I am measuring right on track.  I am 32 weeks and my fundus is measuring 32 inches.  I gained 2 more pounds- up 14 total.  I have been coughing the past month and taking approved otc meds.  I asked Dr. Duff today about it and since it happens after I eat, she concluded it's more side effects of acid reflux.  Gosh- I can't win!  Now I have to spread my meals from 3 to 6.

Not looking forward to the next 3 days.  Emar is going on a work trip and I will be a single mom to Maggie (our dog).  As my niece Kate would say "only 2 more night nights."

Emar and I spent all day Saturday at our "Prepared Childbirth" class.  LOTS of information.  Definitely more scared of the labor pains and the epidural and epesiotomy.   I knew what all of them are but seeing real life videos and the visuals really makes it a reality.  I left there saying "What the hell did I get myself into?"  (sarcasm of course). 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 32 weeks 2 days

Size of baby: Brett is the size of  a honeydew melon;  19.5  inches long and weighs 4.5 pounds!; 150 bpm

Weight Gain/Loss:  Up 14 lbs total (1st trimester= 1 lb; 2nd trimester = 6 lbs; 3rd trimester= 7 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: Definitely! 

Gender: The Chinese Calendar was right- it's a BOY! Brett James Marcol

Movement:  He moves around a lot but it isn't the toe tapping like it was last month.  It's funny to see something I have resting on my belly move.   


Sleep: Been good-wake up every 2 hours or so to pee.  I wish my body would sleep more though:(  Internal Brett alarm clock sucks

What I miss: my memory

Cravings:  Tums and anything that won't give me heartburn (which seems about everything;( ). 

Symptoms:   peeing,  lots of stretch marks on my belly - stopped counting.  My acid reflux has gotten out of control. The tightness in my belly I have concluded is Braxton Hicks contractions. I am also experience back pain. 

Best Moment this week: Hearing Brett's heartbeat again today and looking forward to my next shower on Sunday!