34 weeks

• This week I had my prenatal appointment with Dr. Visci, who made it clear that my weight gain is right on track (25 lbs.) and that I only gained a pound in between appointments.  Good doctor.  ::pets head:: 

• The baby is head down and lying on a slant, which is why his little bum is always busting out of my right side.  I actually started feeling much more precise movements lately - it almost feels like small hands and feet scraping across my belly.

• Babycenter says he's the size of a cantaloupe.  The fruit comparisons just don't do it for me.  I mean, is that supposed to help me visualize?

• I'm definitely feeling the discomfort more often while I'm working these days.  Sitting in certain positions is making me dizzy and weak, therefore I'm constantly moving all day long.  That can be difficult when I need to sit still in order to get 50 tests graded.  Or when I'm at church with my students and I have to get up for a drink every six minutes.

• Maternity clothes have me on wit's end.  What is it about that?  When I was 12 weeks pregnant I would've given anything to have the belly to fill those clothes, and now that I have it, I don't feel like spending the money on them.  I keep thinking well it's only six more weeks.  I do love my black dress from Motherhood.  It was a little pricey but a good investment...I'm thinking of wearing it to an upcoming wedding since it's completely comfortable and table-dance-able.  Kidding.  Aaaaand these two h&m dresses just might be my next must-haves. 

• Now that the weather has cooled down to absolute perfection (68° and partly sunny), I feel like I can make it through these last weeks.  The only new complaint I have is that the muscles around my pelvis are sore at the end of each day.  I really need to start doing my kegel exercises - I think it would help.  So would a $75.00 prenatal massage and a two hour pedi.

• After I wash my face and get into my pajamas in the evenings, I've been lathering my bump in Mama Bee belly butter.  I've read that only genetics will determine whether or not you get stretch marks but I'm not taking the chance.  I didn't get them last time around and my intention is the same this time.  Anyways, this belly butter is super - it has a mild smell and just plain reminds me of babies.  Totally recommend.

• And to end on a positive note, food has been my best friend.  Everything tastes divine, and my new fave snacks?  At school, these dark chocolate dusted almonds.  At home?  Caramel apple swirl bread.  Both make me drool.