I am now at 31 weeks, 2 days. Everything has been going VERY smoothly and I couldn't be more grateful. The high risk doctor told me that I will not be allowed to go past my due date due to the issues I had in the first trimester, therefore I will be induced at 39 weeks, if I do not go into labor on my own. I was a little sad to hear that because I was hoping to avoid an induction and go into labor when the baby is ready, but if that's the best way to go, then so be it.
I don't have many complaints. I feel pretty good, just very tired and I feel large and in charge. My ribs and feet hurt every night, but I guess that's par for the course. I am trying to just suck it up because I have less than 8 weeks to go! (I can't believe it!) Ryan and I are so excited for this baby and we are as ready (mentally) as we'll ever be. I personally can't wait to have my body back to myself! As much as I absolutely adore feeling this little person move around inside of me, i'm ready to have my energy and shape back. I have big plans for whipping myself into shape once this baby is out!
The nursery is pretty much done except for some accessories and everything from my shower, which is another thing I absolutely can't wait for!
I've been having some braxton hicks contractions and those are pretty cool. I know it's nothing like what the real thing will be (absolute, horrifying pain!), but it's fun to know that my body is preparing for labor.
That's about it for now. Here are some belly pics from this week!
31 weeks!
