31 Weeks

This morning on the way to work I was able to finish knitting Margaret's blanket. Don't worry -- Mark was driving! I just need to sew in the ends now. I also finished up her sweater over the weekend (all it needed was a button). Shawn has knitted her two pairs of socks and one pair of tiny little mitts (to keep her from scratching herself). Next up I need to finish the blue and brown socks I made for her, make her a hat to match her blanket, and finish the pink and green frilly socks I started for her. After that I will have to take a look around and see what I want to try to make next. I was worried that I wasn't even going to get the blanket done, so I am very happy to have finished the blanket and the sweater. And I have two social knitting events this weekend so hopefully I can make more progress on all the other goodies!

Margaret is VERY active. VERY VERY active! At night she is still kicking enough that you can see it, and when Mark puts his hand on my belly she is very quick to respond by kicking or punching him in the hand. At times it feels like she is doing jumping jacks because she is making movements all over the place. I'm glad she is having a good time in there. Meanwhile it has been almost a week since I was able to eat something for dinner other than wheaties and I'm not able to get a good night's sleep because I am so uncomfortable. The heartburn preventative is also absolutely critical. Max has hidden it from me and I have been suffering. I called in a new prescription last night and we can pick that up this afternoon. Hurrah!

And here's your 31 week scoop:
http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/pregnancy_week_31.htm
How Big is the Baby at 31 Weeks Pregnant?
Your baby keeps gaining weight rapidly by pregnancy week 31. By 31 weeks pregnant your baby will weigh almost 3.3 pounds and will be about 16 inches long!
Your Baby's Growth and Development
Your baby is busy accumulating layers of fat under his skin as you continue your pregnancy week by week. The arms, legs and body start to fill out and look less wrinkly as each week progresses. Your baby may be finding the space in your womb tighter and tighter by 31 weeks pregnant. You may also feel more and more uncomfortable by pregnancy at 31 weeks as your baby continues to grow and the space in your womb decreases each week.
Though your baby's movements should continue to be strong, they will likely be less dramatic and sporadic at this point in your pregnancy. You may see an arm slowly moving across your belly. You will probably start realizing just how strong your unborn baby is from here on out. Kicks and sudden movement changes may cause you to gasp unexpectedly, much to the delight and amazement of onlookers.
Your Growth and Development
By the time you reach pregnancy at 31 weeks your uterus will measure about 4 and a half inches from your bellybutton. You may find that you have some trouble catching a good breath now and again. Remember to take things easy as you continue your pregnancy week by week and as you grow and develop during the last few weeks of pregnancy. If you have been working out regularly up until this point in time, you may find your health improved if you actually engage in lighter workouts. If you haven't already, consider some prenatal yoga or stretching exercises in these last few weeks prior to delivery. Yoga is well known for preparing the body for labor and helping to strengthen and relax the muscles and ligaments in the body.