Baby Journal: Week 31

Hi Lorelai,

We had SUCH a busy weekend, but you took it like champ! We ended up having 2 back-to-back weddings, which really has been the weekend I've been dreading this entire pregnancy for fear I just couldn't do it. I ended up feeling great (thanks to lots of preparation, practice, and being aware of my limits). We had 23 hours of photography bookings in 48 hours. It was outrageous even for someone who was not growing a human.

Your dad is determined right now to find "your song". One that you will learn in the womb and love when you arrive. Something that will peak your interest as a baby (and he has seen videos of baby's stopping crying for their song...so he is hoping a simple song will fix all your tears too).

This week we painted a nightstand for the nursery, which is the last piece of furniture we were waiting on.We also hung more decorations in your nursery....which is coming together great!

Where do we stand on middle names? Honestly we've been so busy we haven't discussed it in weeks. Sooo...yep...still no middle name for you yet!

Also, I kept waiting for my belly button to pop out...but no luck there. Apparently not everyone will get an outtie, which I always felt like was a MUST for pregnancy. It doesn't look like I'll be hitting that milestone anytime soon!

Symptoms: I think I've got the heartburn thing under control...but just when I have one issue down...another pops up. Kevin says I snore now...like full-on old-man style snoring. Is this the least of my worries? Yes. I gave him some earplugs and told him goodnight. Your clearly taking up more room in my tummy than you did before, because it is not uncommon for me to just feel crazy uncomfortable, no matter how I sit. Most of the time I'm okay...but when I can't get comfortable it starts to drive me nuts.

Promise: I promise to do my best to cook for you...sometimes. But you have to promise to tell me if you don't like it. I really hate to cook, but your dad enjoys it so hopefully he will be the one making dinner! When in doubt, I'll teach you the secrets of ramen noodles, captain crunch, and how to microwave an egg. Let me rephrase that...I promise not to let you starve even though I hate cooking.

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