Week 31 and 32

So is anyone else watching the countdown? AH! Time has just been flying by. It feels like just yesterday that I had the cute little bump. Now I've got.... THE BELLY! Ben and I went to breakfast at Denny's this morning and a lady told me, "You look like you are about done!" I told her I have till October... so I don't know if its a good thing to look like I'm at the end, when really I'm not quite there.... oh well! I am definitely full of baby!

Week 31:
This week was calm and quiet. Not much new. I had a baby shower this weekend at Grandma Sandra's house and it was a lot of fun! Aunt Ginny and Janae came. We played a few silly games and ate the most delicious cake! Also the cutest cake I've ever seen!

The cute baby shower cake!

I was so happy because I now have a Pack and Play. Jacob will be sleeping in it for the first few months, till we have a house and we have room for a crib. So, thanks to Momma Shauna and everyone who came to the shower!

Jacob weighs as much as four oranges! 3.3 lbs, 16 inches.

Week 32:
This week has been fun! I went and bought a pair of walking shoes so I could go walking in the morning. Ben and I are staying at his dad's house in California till September 5th, and they have a beautiful neighborhood. I've been walking everyday! Go me! I know that I will need as much exercise as possible. I also went swimming with Ben. That was interesting. I'm not a very good swimmer, but it felt good to be in the water. This week I also had my first pregnancy massage. Kristy has a lady come over to the house and I decided to get a massage too. It felt really good, except for the massage in the lower back. I guess those are the muscles that stress the most because my hips are widening. I'm still a little sore, but it was a fun experience. Too bad my muscles go right back to being sore. :)

Jacob weighs about as much as a jicama, 3.75 lbs. 16.7 inches long.

How I'm Feeling:
Well, this past week I have just felt like there is so much to do, and so little time! Ben and I haven't taken a birthing class yet because our stay in California has caused some scheduling conflicts with the hospital birthing classes in Rexburg. We will still try and fit one in. I also got a copy of What to Expect in the First Year, and I've started reading the first few chapters that talk about what to buy for baby, and everything you need to know about breast feeding, etc. I still have a lot of reading to do, but its helping me feel more prepared. I'm just a nervous and excited wreck! I'm so happy to have Ben because he helps calm me down when I start to get too anxious and antsy. I can't wait to get home so I can get everything ready at home. I want to put some meals in the freezer so I can spend time with Jacob when he comes. If anyone has any freezer meal ideas, send them my way. I'm always looking for good recipes!

Week 29 and 30

Week 29:
Well, Jacob and I spent this week at Grandma's house in Boise! Jacob had a relaxing week while I got things ready for our trip to Cabo San Lucas. Grandma bought him some receiving blankets that I am sure he will love! I also received some cute clothes from Steph, and a gift basket from Cindy! Thank you Thank you! Jacob is one lucky boy!

Week 30:
Our week in Cabo was really HOT! The temperature "felt" like 130 degrees according to the forecast. I didn't feel guilty about spending time in the air conditioned rooms. The rest of the hotel was open with fans, which didn't quite cut the heat. Jacob was pretty chill during the day. I'm not sure if we could both manage the heat. But when I got inside he kicked up a storm. One night Ben actually felt him roll over. He got really excited. Its fun to guess which body parts we are feeling! We both can't wait to kiss the cute toes we can feel sticking out of the side of my belly!

I will try and post a belly picture for next week! It's getting mighty big and will only get bigger!

And for those of you baby shower goers, I am now registered at Babies R Us and Target. I haven't finished the Target registry because I tried to do it online. I will have to go finish it at the store. I didn't register for clothes because I figure everyone will want to pick something out on their own. I would ask, if you are getting clothes, to get all kinds of sizes. I'm not sure how big Jacob will be, but I know he will grow fast! Thank you!!!

How Big is Jacob?
Well, he is getting bigger and bigger! I love it! Week 29 his weight was comparable to this nice squash right here.

Jacob weighs about 2 1/2 lbs and is a tad over 15 inches.

Week 30, Jacob should weight about as much as this cabbage. Cabbages have never looked cuter! Lots for mommy to love!

Jacob weighs about 3 lbs and is 15 3/4 in.

How I have been feeling:
I still feel really good. The heart burn and the backaches won't get the best of me! I'm into the stage where my ribs start hurting after I have been sitting for a while. Plus I am enjoying the benefits of swollen feet... whatever those are. :) Most of all I've just enjoyed feeling Jacob kicking. My favorite thing to do is to lay down and hold my belly. (He kicks more when I lay down. Or I can feel it better.) I just imagine what he looks like and what it will be like to meet him at the hospital in October! I've never been so in love! My little family will feel so complete now that Ben and I will have a little one to call our own! I feel so lucky and so blessed! I couldn't be happier right now.