32 Weeks...PHEW

32 weeks. 8 months pregnant. Belly is swollen, sore, and see through with veins. Back is nearly broken from extra weight. Feeling incredible pressure in my groin every time I walk. Acid reflux is out of control. Sleep is a distant memory. 

But my heart is so, so happy.

Eileen checking out the baby...

My new favorite resting position.

Giving sunny a kiss!

Eileen and I have been talking about "the baby" a lot. There is still some confusion on her part whether I'm talking about her (no longer a real baby, wahhhh!) or this new "thing" that mom keeps bringing up. Adorably, when I ask her "where is the baby?" nowadays, she starts rubbing my tummy and even kisses it without being asked. I know that she doesn't understand what's going on (sometimes when I ask her she rubs the closest body part, like my arm or shoulder...so stinkin' cute), but it is truly precious and makes my heart explode. She loves to do this "trick" because she sees how happy it makes me. Oh, my sweet little girl! I hope sunny is just as precious and sweet (I have a pretty good feeling)!

Giggling about how much trouble I'm capable of.

Mommy's second favorite trick..."CHEEEESE"

Messy messy girl.

As I alluded to above, I'm really falling short this week. I think it's all normal pregnancy stuff (I mean, I know it is) but I plan on asking my doc for tips next week. Walking and doing normal chores are a struggle all of the sudden, which is hard because my active 14-month old does not want to watch her mom lay on the couch all day. TV has been on more than normal, but I am trying to cut myself some slack. At the same time, I am really treasuring these last few weeks of just me and Ei. What a cliche, but time really does go by too quickly.

Spring, where are you?!

Good thing I don't have a puppy AND a baby.

Of course, this weirdo weather hasn't helped! I believe that spring is FINALLY making a real appearance this week, and so, I am clinging to that. I am dying to take Eileen on some real walks around the neighborhood if my back lets me. We've also been down a man, as Tim was traveling last week for work. Trips always seem to come at the worst times, but oh well. All of this will surely toughen me up, right? Eventually?

Selfie time with my best bud.

Noses!

Super silly.

Getting through this week will be key, because I believe the sunshine will really lift all of us up! And then we have a couple of slow weeks to look forward to. We are slowly but surely inching towards the finish line. I am excited, nervous, thrilled, and terrified all at once. TWO KIDS?!?!?! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!?!?! (Kidding. Honestly, I want as many as my body will give me).

My view lately.

And my new uniform (Eileen thinks it's hilarious).

So, mamas who have done this before, any tips for taming a wild toddler when you finally find yourself at your (almost) most pregnant and least mobile? I'm so grateful for the wisdom of others! I know I sound like I'm complaining, again, and I'm sorry about that. I don't mean to. Motherhood is harder than I thought I would be at times, but also infinitely more wonderful. I feel so grateful and privileged to be exactly where I am. I just don't want to hang my best buddy out to dry while I sit like a lump...know what I mean?!

So much cheese, and I love it so much.

"Scheming" face!

"Look out world" is right!

And, oh yeah, if you couldn't tell...we are battling cold in our face (you're welcome).

The latest in fashion at our house.

Relaxing in our owl chair!

So, enough whining and shameless photo sharing. On to the bump stuff!

Getting bigger every day!

How far along?  32 weeks + 1 day... and baby will gain a ½ pound every week from here on out. AHHHH.

Clothing? Pretty much all maternity, and some maternity shirts no longer fitting my belly. Glamorous!

Stretch marks? Yep.

Sleep? Very sore while I sleep, and waking up a lot. Body pillow alone not cutting it...I think I need to call for some reinforcements (towels, blankets, whatever).

Best moment of this week? Watching Eileen bond with sunny has been magical.

Worst moment of this week? Scraping off my car...in April. Mother nature, cmon now!

Miss anything? We're doing fine.

Movement? TONS of hiccups, just like Eileen! And so much movement, almost all the time. Sometimes I actually tell sunny to calm down because the movements are so hard and sharp, ouch! But, as always, I prefer this to worrying!

Symptoms? Major back pain and groin pressure...still having a TON of BH contractions. Crazy appetite (and weight gain to match, yikes). Acid reflux like woah, much more than with Ei. Exhaustion. Nausea due to smooshed organs. In general, just not feeling my best. Oh well.

Food cravings? JELLY BEANS. Juice. Carbs. Give me ALL. OF. THE. CARBS.

Gender? I am honestly so back and forth. This week I will say boy.

Labor Signs? Nope.

Belly button in or out? OUT .

Mood? Honestly, a little overwhelmed, but still so happy.

Milestones? Baby is almost at his full birth height. I only have SEVEN weeks to go. WHAT?!

Looking forward to? My appointment next week, and a relaxing (sunny!) weekend in between!

This week's pregnancy-small-talk-gems (aka things other people say to pregnant ladies without thinking): The check-out woman at TJ Maxx told me I looked like I was only 5-6 months along. I honestly could have kissed her, even if she was lying. Ha!!! Desperation!!!!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND THANKS FOR BEING MY BLOG FRIENDS, EVEN WHEN I'M BEING A BIG TIME WHINER DORK! God bless all of you.