32w6d: Squash me with kisses

At the Ohio shower...sisters kissing each other's babies.

Baby is the size of a squash!

How far along?: 32 weeks, 6 days

Maternity clothes: Mixing it up.  Shirts are a must!  But the dress I wore to the Ohio shower (in the picture) is just a normal Ralph Lauren dress I found, in a size bigger than I would normally wear. Gotta love stretchy summer clothes!

Stretch marks: Uggggh. Sore subject. I realize as I get bigger and reach the end, they will come.  But that doesn't make it easier to see everyday.

Sleep: On and off, depending on the day. I'm up a lot more in the night now for potty breaks and leg cramps.  Falling asleep is also harder than ever because my hips are killing me, so laying on my side is not an option.  I've been falling asleep sitting upright in bed.

 Best moment this week: Picking up the baby's mobile from my mom, watching the nursery come together a little more, finalizing things on our to-do list, and of course...traveling to Ohio for our shower!  One of the funniest moments of the whole weekend (which was hard to narrow down, because we laughed a LOT all weekend being together again) was the night before the shower after family dinner, my sister Emily (in the picture above) wanted to talk to the baby.  It was hysterical!  Literally, sounded like Dori from "Finding Nemo" trying to talk whale. haha :)  The video is at the end of this post.
Miss Anything: Traveling without too much discomfort.  But other than that, not a thing because I had everything I needed this week, finally being with family!

Movement: He's a crazy baby.  Constant "belly morphing" going on in there!

Symptoms:  The usual...a little more dizzy this week, and starting to "feel" large.

Food cravings: Nothing that was not satisfied at "home" over the weekend.  I swear I had four bowls of mom's veggie soup on Saturday!

Anything making you queasy or sick: The usual

Have you started to show yet: Um...people think I'm ready to pop.  Most took guesses at the shower that I have about two weeks left.  I really hope they are wrong and I go AT LEAST six more. :)

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Not really. On the drive back Sunday, I had awful cramping and what felt like contractions.  I think he was just uncomfortable, but it was enough to scare Daniel and I.

Belly Button in or out?: Depends on the day.  It is funny looking though. haha

Wedding rings on or off: Off, except when I shove them on for important events.

General Mood: HAPPY!! A bit stressed earlier in the week with work deadlines, broken windows at the house (long story...) and other things that had to get done.

Best advice this week: We received SO MUCH great advice from family and friends. I'm hoping to scan some of the sweet notes in and put them on here.  Can't wait to put them into his baby book!

Worst advice this week: Nothing really. 

Exercise:  Working on things for the party, and running around doing things to get ready for baby is enough right now.  I'm exhausted!

Looking forward to:  Hospital tour, registration, birthing class, pediatrician meet-and-greets, finalizing daycare, working on the nursery, packing our hospital bags, and getting all things ready for baby in the coming weeks.  Hopefully Daniel and I can spend some quality time together in between the madness...since that will be on shortage for a little while once Cael gets here.