A 31, 32, 33 Week Upate?

Friends! The last couple of weeks have been crazy for Mark, the Nug, and I, so crazy that I have been lax on my blog posts. And by crazy I mean not really that crazy I just need an excuse for not posting. In all honesty life has been pretty mundane. We've just been working, spending time together, and working on Tenley's nursery. Which looks fantastic...except that we have a shower Saturday and her nursery will return to chaos. And by no means am I complaing, she is already so loved by so many. So here is a 31, 32, 33 week update? With no belly picture by the way, there's no way I'm getting dressed up these days if I don't have to!

How far along: I'll be 33 weeks tomorrow. We are just 4 weeks away from a full term baby and 7 from her due date! She is about the size of a pineapple and I can definitely tell. Her movements span my entire stomach and her rolls can be a little painful.

Sleep: Sleep is pretty good, probably much better than some get at this point. I still attribute the good sleep to Sam (the maternity pillow) I'm not sure I'll want to give him up when she gets here.

Food Cravings: I really wanted Chinese this week, we tried the new Panda Express in Alabaster. It was pretty good. I do feel hungry a lot and my cravings for chocolate are out of control.

Gender: A sweet baby girl.

Name: Tenley Hope Arnett

Movement: Still moving around pretty good, our Dr. said she was head down at our last appointment and I'm hoping she stays that way! I've been getting some kicks to the ribs lately that take my breath away. I honestly think the only thing I'll miss about being pregnant is feeling her move.

Symptoms: Heartburn and just the typical discomforts of the third trimester. I have noticed my hands and arms going numb a lot. And I'm so, so tired. Like zero energy. I keep hearing about some "nesting" syndrome...I hope that comes along soon or my house may just be a disaster when she gets here. Can anyone recommend a house cleaner/company???

Best Pregnancy Moment: Our parents bought us a rocking chair. Even before I got pregnant, the thing I was looking forward to the most was a rocking chair, other than the baby of course. It came in this week and the hubs promptly got it assembled. As I was "test driving it" I got Mark to read Tenley a book, like my mom did with me. I picked up "My love will always find you" of course I didn't make it 30 seconds before becoming a blubbering mess. I highly doubt I will ever read her that book and be able to keep my composure.

What I'm Looking Forward To: Her shower this weekend! I can already taste those chicken salad sandwiches:)


What I miss: Ok, I'm just going to say it...I miss being NOT pregnant. I have been very careful not to complain about this pregnancy (to social media/strangers, friends and family have gotten an earful!!!) I KNOW how hard it is to see complaints and think "I'd give anything for morning sickness, stretch marks, weight gain, waddling, and everything else that comes with being pregnant." I've been there too. BUT being pregnant is no walk in the park, not for me at least. I've literally hit every negative point in pregancy and it has been a long 8 months. I'm hurting, I'm uncomfortable, I can't breathe, I can't walk for long, the heartburn is eating me alive, and rolling over in the bed is almost impossible these days. With that being said, I know I would do it 100 times over. I would stay pregnant for 2 years if I had too. The best part of prenancy, the one thing that gets me through everyday? Feeling my daughter move. As ready as we are to meet her, I'm finding myself hoping that time would slow down just a little. I hear my mom saying "Cherish it, she is the safest and most content she'll ever be." So here's to enjoying the last 7 weeks and knowing the end goal will be oh so worth it.