weekly Belly Picture - Week 34

How far along? 34 weeks.

Total weight gain? 29lbs

Body changes? growing belly! A little swelling in fingers..with the weather getting warmer, I decided to put my wedding ring in our safe for the time being. Nice thick hair.

Sleep: Still not good. I've now gotten used to waking up with a very tight and sore back pretty much every day. I got a massage yesterday but my back was hurting in the middle of the night again and it was tight for the first 15 minutes after waking up. During the day I'm always fine, no back pain at all, but at night it's a different story.

Best moment this week: Getting approval from my committee and planning to set a date for my dissertation proposal defense..looks like it's going to be March 27th or April 2.

Gender: GIRL :)

Food Cravings / Aversions: ICE CREAM GALORE! I just can't get enough of ice cream. I crave it every night. Last night we went to art walk but all the food trucks were spread out

instead of on the usual lot all together because of permitting issues. So, I was so bummed

when we couldn't find a dessert truck. We looked everywhere and my feet were getting so sore

and I was getting cranky. When we left, I made Brad go to Wendy's so I could get my ice

cream fix. haha. No aversions or other cravings...

What I miss? Tuna tartare with avocado. Wine and a cold beer. Being able to put on socks without feeling like I'm going to pull out my back or squash my girl in my belly.

Symptoms: Lower and middle back pain, and strange dreams. Feeling pretty good otherwise!

Movement: Yes. But I have to say she's pretty chill. I wouldn't say she's a crazy kicker. She has her moments and when she kicks a lot during one day it's like a party...the next day she's

tired and more quiet.

What I am looking forward to? Getting my dissertation proposal over with and getting my IRB completed.

Milestones: Getting back in shape...especially my legs are going to need some major work.

Thought of the week: Enjoy every moment.