Week 31

The past few weeks I have actually lost weight ... only about 2lbs, but its still quite the change from the past few months where I was guaranteed to see an increase everytime I stepped on a scale. I have a doctors appointment next week, so I will be sure to check and see that there is nothing wrong with the weight loss. I am assuming my lack of appetitite and nausea are conributing to it, but also the fact that I gained so much in such a short time (all of my weight in 3 months) its possible I am just leveling off. Anyway, another week has flown by and we have 9 (or so!) to go. I have seen some info lately that suggests that the average 1st pregnancy goes 8 days or so beyond the due date, which means I actually have 10 weeks to go ... but lets not think about that :( Me @ 31 Weeks
Babyzone says:
"Things are beginning to get tight in there, and heartburn and indigestion are common. Eat small meals more often and drink lots of water. You may have developed the pregnant "waddle"—that happens because pregnancy softens the ligaments in your pelvis, allowing your hips to spread to make room for the baby. Don't worry, you won't walk like a duck forever!"
First of all, I have been waddling for weeks. In fact, I think I generally waddle all the time :) Second of all, I also think I ran out of room a while ago. I have had a constant pain in my right side (from some poor squished organ begging for mercy) for about 8 weeks. Also, my appetite ran out weeks ago and I cant polish of huge plates of food like I used to. While I wish that was a permanant change to my life, I realize its only temporary and I will be back to pigging out in no-time. Unfortunately, I have also lost appreciation for food. Nothing really tastes good, I dont crave anything, want anything, etc. Even cupcakes do nothing for me. Now thats just plain sad :(.

I also have a lot of trouble breathing. BabyCenter says its from squished lungs, but my yoga instructor (the one I like) says its because my diaphragm is smashed. All I know is that something makes me unable to get in enough air. Not only does this make regular breathing a bit complicated, but makes any sort of exertion on my part seem to be like running a maration. Thus, I am determined to exert as little effort/energy as possible over the coming weeks :)

The Baby @ 31 Weeks
Height:16-16.5 inches
Weight:About 3 1/3 lbs
During the next several weeks your baby will really begin to put on the weight. According to the American Pregnancy Association the average size of a newborn is about 7 ½ pounds and 19 to 21 inches long.

BabyCenter says that Baby Schneider knows my voice voice. Also that his/her fingernails have grown and that the baby "may even need a manicure" after it's born. Good thing I love manicures. I'm gonna call NailBar and schedule us both a mani/pedi for sometime in October ;)

Interesting fact from What to Expect: "Some babies suck their thumbs so vigorously while in the womb that they're born with a callus on their thumb."