32 weeks

I had been posting a picture about every 4 or 5 weeks, but I’ve decided to try to get a picture every 2 weeks now as we approach the finish line. I mean, my doctor wants to see me every 2 weeks now, so I figure you guys can too. I may go down to once a week pictures after 36 weeks…

Can you believe we’re only 8 weeks from our due date?! When the heck did that happen?!! Noah’s gaining around 1/2 pound or so every week now, (we won’t talk about what Diana’s gaining…) so I can almost feel my belly stretching and expanding by the day.

My doctor checked last week and said that Noah is now turned head-down, which explains the kicks I’ve been getting it the ribs lately. She says his movements will slow down soon as he gets more and more cramped in there, but so far he’s doing a pretty darn good job of making the most of his space. If anything, he’s just getting more and more active. And MUCH more aggressive with his movements. I don’t mind it so much, though. It’s kinda reassuring. However, if he’s half as hyper outside the belly as he has been in the belly, Jake and I are in for some fun. :-)

The backache from last week is mostly gone, as long as I’m careful about the positions I put myself in. And the heartburn isn’t too bad, either…I just burp a lot. :-) But I’m definitely feeling the little guy invade my lung-space. I’m forever running out of breath. He’s also really sapping me of my energy. I try to get as much as possible done in the mornings, because I seem to just crash after lunch. Other than the breathlessness and tiredness (oh, and the HEAT!), I can’t really complain. I’m just tired of being pregnant and ready for him to be here already!

Just for fun, here’s an illustration of about what a baby looks like at 32 weeks. Isn’t it crazy? It’s hard to believe the little Tasmanian devil of a creature inside of me looks just like a baby! (Oh, and I added the nice little maternity shorts for those blog readers who may not want ALL the details… You’re welcome.)