31 Weeks - Our first Baby Shower!

Week 31 (Mar 13 - Mar 19)

Your baby's the size of a pineapple!
 (What a terrible analogy! The thought of a prickly pineapple wiggling around in my stomach, hm.)
 

She's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month. She's getting so big, she's probably crowding your lungs. (This is actually not the case for me - PTL. She is so incredibly low that my lungs and ribs have been safe from all jabs and discomforts that most people experience.)

your baby at 31 weeks

• She's going through major brain and nerve development.
• Eye development, too. Her irises now react to light!
• All five of her senses are in working order.

Week 31 was so busy and SO MUCH FUN!!! I've been delaying this post because I wanted to include my pictures from the week, but my camera cord is MIA and I just can't delay any longer!! I'll have to settle for the pics I was able to snag on my phone, for now.

Week 31 started with a trip to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the artist for the night was Maroon 5. We had a blast enjoying some good ol' Texas food & fun from a suite - woo hoo! I did so much walking from the parking lot and around the arena that I started having contractions on the way home. (Just some mild tightening, nothing bad.) My feet even swelled up a little bit!

Suite view just before Maroon 5 got started

 On Saturday, our family came in for our first baby shower & Darrin's "Man Storm"/Diaper Party/Excuse to go play at Dave & Busters. My sweet girl friends from Bryan put together a beautiful celebration for baby Blair and we had a wonderful turn out from family, Bible Study friends, and coworkers. We are truly overwhelmed by the love and blessings in our life! THANK YOU!!!!!




Shannon, Patricia, Hannah & Amber - my sweet hostesses. Love this banner that Shannon made for her!!

My precious sisters and Blair's sweet grandmothers. Love them!!!

The boys came back to help us carry gifts home! Papa, Patilyn, Mommy, Daddy, Gigi & GPops

On Sunday, I helped host a vintage school themed baby shower for one of our friends who is expecting a little girl just days after baby Blair. I know they will grow up to be great friends.

Bible Study girls, taken at Emily's shower on Sunday. How fun is this - we are all expecting little girls! Mindy's is due NEXT WEEK, mine & Emily's are due in May, and Jessi's is due in June. :)

 The week finished up with an early 32 week appointment and once again, we were told everything is "perfectly normal!" I even got us preregistered at the hospital. I love checking things off my To Do list. :)

31 Weeks

Blair's Heart Rate: 146 BPM
My Weight Gain: Still hovering around 15-17 pounds
Preggo Probs: SICK (cold/sinus), Charley Horses, cramps (when I'm on my feet a lot) & some CRAZY emotions.