32 weeks

Happy Thanksgiving!!  Today, I spent my Thanksgiving taking care of families that were not mine.  I am thankful for the time I do get to spend with my family.  Yesterday, and every Wednesday before Thanksgiving that I can remember, was spent with my Grandma and Grandpa Wellman.  It's nice to have Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday because I never miss it.  I have been fortunate to have every Wednesday before Thanksgiving off so that I can spend the evening with my family.  This year, we had smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cauliflower salad, macaroni and cheese, and rolls.  I finished my meal with a delicious piece of homemade apple pie and Ray had chocolate pie.  Yum!

We left early to see White Christmas at the Palace Theater.  I enjoyed the show but I must say it was HOT!  I removed my coat, my jacket and my shoes because it was so hot.  For the first time with this whole pregnacy, my poor feet swelled.  They swelled so much that I could barely get my feet back into my dress shoes.  Was it all the food I ate or the heat? I have no idea!  Fortunately for me, my feet returned to normal size once I returned home and propped them up.  I do not like that feeling, at all.

Tuesday I had a checkup, the normal stuff.  Baby's heartbeat is around 145 and doc says I'm measuring normal size and my weight gain is right on track.  For those of you who continue to ask me if there is more than one in there, the answer is still no. ;o)  Unless, the second baby is a ninja and they just can't find him... or her.  Hmm.

Here I am at 32 weeks in my Thanksgiving dinner/theater dress:

How far along?  32 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Most definitely

Sleep?  Here and there, trying to get my naps in when I can.

Miss anything?  More naps, lol!

Movement?  Constantly, except when a friend or family member wants to see/feel him move, then he rests.

Food cravings?  Water (mostly Aquafina), pumpkin delights, and grapes.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  No.

Labor signs?  I think I may have had my first run in with Braxton-Hicks, although I'm not entirely sure.  My belly firms up temporarily and then relaxes.  It's not painful but it is uncomfortable.  I tend to notice it mostly when I am up and moving, especially while I'm at work or working around the house.  I talked to my OB-Gyn about it and he agrees.

Symptoms?  Still heartburn like crazy.  No particular rhyme or reason for it.  It's worse than my normal heartburn where it burns in my throat and the recommended Tums do not work.  I'll live.

Belly Button in or out?  Can you believe that it's still in? I can't!  It's hanging on for dear life.

Wedding rings on or off?  Still on, even after the theater swelling incident.

Mood?  Much better now that the carpet has been installed and the bathroom project is coming to a close.  What's next?  Painting baby's room.  :o)  PS, have I mentioned how happy I am now that we have new carpet? I love it.

Looking forward to?  My ultrasound tomorrow!! And we are getting closer to delivery date for the baby's furniture.  We must get that room painted!!