31 weeks

I had a moment this past week in yoga... HAH. I'm serious. It was a larger class than it's been in a while. (OK, so it was only my 3rd or 4th time there) And I wasn't the newbie. (Yesssss!) And I was the person who was second most pregnant. I'm not counting the ladies who were on their second baby, though. Aside from the woman who was 37 weeks preggers, I was next on the list. And THAT was a weird thing. The teacher "adjusted" moves for me.  Granted, that meant give me an extra block so I don't have to bend my head down so much during pigeon--waddup prenatal style! (coooo)  Maybe one of these days I will do my pigeon impression during this move in class. And I'll just play it off like it's a birthing technique. Hah. But the point of this thought is that I know it's cliche but I really can't believe I'm this pregnant. I almost want to cry. Seriously. Except that my foot keeps cramping so I'm getting distracted and that's stopping the tears from coming. I've got to savor these moments?!! I'm waiting. Waiting for baby to come. Waiting for the change to happen. Waiting for labor to start... what's it going to be like? Please don't comment on that... I've already read the literature.  But it's just like EVERY OTHER SEASON OF LIFE that God brings us through. We've reached some mark: a new year, a new season, a new job, a new friendship, a new hobby, a new struggle, etc. And we now have to wait for the next step. I'm thankful for God, who is faithful to his promises. And even though sometimes that means waiting a long time for things to happen (or to still not happen), He remains the same. Because I know that once Baby comes, I will be waiting to get more sleep... waiting for Baby to smile, and move, and crawl, and walk, and talk, and eat solid foods, and have their first ______... Learning to be in the present. Be in the now. Be where God has me. For this moment. It is good.

How far along?  31 weeks! (In case you didn't know, an "average" pregnancy is 40 weeks. So 10 months, not 9. And by average, the doctors/books/interwebs say anything between 38-42 weeks is still "normal." A premature birth happens before 37 weeks. But apparently, thanks to modern medicine, a baby is viable after 24 weeks... my friend was telling me about some miracle baby story that involved her crying as she listened to it at work so I just trusted her on this one. Anyways... I digress)

How do I feel, physically? This is one of the most common questions asked. I feel good. In general. I do. Starting to get a little more uncomfortable. And getting tired again. But I'm so thankful I feel good.
Maternity clothes?  Maybe I should start posting my favorite articles of clothing because by now you should know I'm well into the maternity wardrobe.
Sleep: Yes. It's weird though. Things start to feel heavier (ie my stomach and my knees in particular) so it feels weird. And yes I use maternity pillows. I've been using the Boppy wedge (thanks Shannon!) Or, the cheese wedge, as I refer to it. (Scroll down on this link to see it in action. The cheese wedge!) But it's just what you think. A giant wedge of cheddar cheese in pillow form to put under your belly to support it. Now, my awesome husband did get me the Snoogle for Christmas. Imagine a giant Italian "S" cookie but in pillow form. But the part that curls up under my neck is not great. Although, I have had an issue with pillows anyway (even before the pregnancy). I just can't find a good one. Period.
Best moment this week: A patient telling me how awesome having a kid is going to be! He was so pumped for me! Yes, you will lose sleep. Yes, your life will change. But it's all worth it! People rock! :-)
Miss Anything? Doing what I want when I want. Like lifting heavy things. Seriously. I have to think about what I do and have to wait for people to do things for me. I guess that's a loss of independence. I guess it's not such a bad thing.
Movement: A pilates pro this week? Currently bicycling inside of me as I type. And doing side plank, I'm pretty sure. 
Food cravings: See above section on sleep...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week. Sweet!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In! 
Wedding rings on or off? On!
How am I feeling, emotionally?:  I changed this question. I'm getting very excited to meet our baby. It's becoming more of a reality that we will have a new person in our lives before we know it!
Looking forward to: Birthing class!