31 Weeks

Well the weeks are getting much longer but are going by entirely too quick!  I can't believe in less than 10 weeks we will be able to finally hold our baby boy (who is still without name).

I just had my 31 week checkup on Monday.  Of course, my doctor had another patient in labor and I didn't get to see her.  I had been having some serious pain in my pelvic area and a few other issues so I was anxious to speak to her.  But, the staff took great care of me.  They were concerned as well!  So they shipped me off to the ultrasound room.  I was told last time I wouldn't be having another ultrasound.  They were unable to check the cervix because Baby B's head was pressed on it, but the placenta checked out to be fine.  I was shocked that I really couldn't recognize Baby B on the ultrasound.  I had invisioned him looking like he did at 20 weeks.  He had grown so much and took up almost all of the available space that things just looked unrecognizable to me.  I had to ask the technician where the head was!  She also told me his foot was lodged in my pelvic area which could be the cause of the sharp pains I've had when we've been walking.  They also sent my urine sample off to check for blood and I'm waiting to hear back from the lab about it.

I have actually lost 4 pounds.  So....to date I have not truly gained a single pound.  I would have never thought I would be the girl to not gain weight while pregnant.  Isn't it funny how things work??  I have had a little nausea in the past week or so and my appetite has been awful!  I really don't want food at all!!

I got the lab order for yet another sample of blood to be taken for iron samples!  I'm taking Integra F like a champ and it better be working!  I'm praying for iron levels to be normal so I do not have to go in for the dreaded weekly iron infusions and be scheduled for a blood transfusion after delivery!!!  I would appreciate your prayers for Baby B and myself!

Tony is so creative!  Notice the heart he painted to dot my "i" with. 

Maybe you can't see the excitement in Molly's face, but she is definitely excited! 

Tony hard at work!

We have almost finished the nursery!  Did you see the color change??  I never dreamed I'd have a blue nursery.  I've never been one to follow tradition!  We will have to pep it up with a few ideas that are a little more creative!
If you have any tips on how to get up from a chair or out of bed with this huge belly that I have, call me!!  I need all of the tips I can get!!