31 week update

Along: 31 weeks

Size of baby: LBMH is (still) the size of a head of lettuce - 18-19 inches long and almost 4 pounds. It's really starting to feel like he's running out of room in there...

Total Weight Gain: 20-21 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Yes, definitely.

Gender: It's a BOY! Reed Lewis Hill

Movement: He's moving a lot now, usually right after I eat and when I lay down to go to sleep. I'm guessing he's sleeping a good bit of the day, though.

What I miss: Nothing out of the ordinary this week. It is getting harder to put on and take off my own shoes. I have to sit down to do both, and a few times I've enlisted Erik's help. I've still rocked the heels a few times during the week, so at least those are easy to kick off. ;)

Cravings: Puppy chow and Lofthouse cookies. We hosted our Sunday School social on Friday night, and I had to make both. After eating dinner at Rosa's, though, we weren't really hungry for dessert. Darn, more for me...

Symptoms: Heartburn on a pretty regular basis and just generally getting bigger. Nothing too bad, though.

Best moment of the week: Spending time with our friends on Friday night. It was pretty laid back (just dinner and hanging out), but it was nice to just catch up and relax. We are so lucky to have a great group that we enjoy spending time with. AND... This week we found out the name of Reed's future best friend. Haylie and Chris are having a little boy just a few weeks after us, and we have prayed for this baby for a while now. I love having a name to put with this dear little one. I can't wait to introduce our two boys and watch their friendship grow.

Looking forward to: Our first two baby showers with friends in Richardson and Dallas next weekend! My First Baptist Richardson family and my closest friends from college (and after) are throwing showers for Reed. It will be fun to see everyone and to celebrate our little boy.