31 weeks

by Blue-Eyed Bride on April 9, 2009

I totally stole (borrowed?) this picture from Mojito Maven. She took it in Charleston and it’s the most recent picture to show off what the bump looks like today.

I had my 30 week check up this week and the baby weighs 4 pounds now. We had our final sonogram, so the next time I see his face will be on delivery day. I wanted to thank Lulu at the Dirty Martini Diaries for giving Baby Boy the nickname, “Blue Eyed Baby Mascot.” I love it.

Life is pretty hectic and crazy right now and I’m writing this post on my lunch break. I’ve reached the point of pregnancy where sleeping is difficult because the sharp pains in my lower back and the charlie horses that take over my legs are keeping me awake. Gravity has also taken over and I have to use all of my might to stop myself from rolling from my side onto my stomach. This bump takes up a lot of space in the bed.

I’m not horribly swollen yet and I’m hopeful that I can keep that away for a few more weeks. I have a very busy few weeks coming up. In addition to teaching every Monday night and attending newlywed girls Bible study every Wednesday night, I’m working on six events that will be executed before May 10.

I’m hopeful that all of the busy-ness will make the next few weeks fly by. I’m also hopeful that BEB Mascot’s bedding and furniture will arrive before he does. Here is a breakdown of the next few weeks for us:

April 11- All day childbirth classes at the hospital (31 weeks)
April 12- Easter (31 weeks)
April 14- Meeting with possible pediatrician (31 weeks)
April 17- Baby shower hosted by my coworkers (32 weeks)
April 20,21- Event (32 weeks)
April 23, 24- Event (33 weeks)
April 25- Baby shower hosted by our Sunday school class (33 weeks)
April 30- Event (34 weeks)
May 1-3- Anniversary trip to Savannah (34 weeks)
May 8,9- Event (35 weeks)
May 18- Lactation class (37 weeks)
June 6- Hosting bridal shower for dear friend (39 weeks)

I know you all don’t care what all I have going on every day of my life, but I did want to point out just how busy life is right now and it appears that it’s only getting busier. I’m just concentrating on getting through these next few weeks and getting everything done that I need to accomplish.

We’re in the home stretch!

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1 Cristina April 9, 2009 at 1:51 pm

Good Luck with everything and keep in mind you might go into labor early since it’s your first baby :)

2 T Sharee April 9, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Good luck with everything. Your schedule looks like mine minus the pregnancy part. lol Anyway I love the nickname!!!

3 Jackie April 9, 2009 at 1:58 pm

Such a cute picture! Good luck with everything in the coming weeks :)

4 KLC April 9, 2009 at 1:59 pm

hot mama!

5 Pretty Personal Gifts April 9, 2009 at 2:06 pm

I wish I looked that good when I was pregnant. You look amazing!

6 Chic Runner April 9, 2009 at 2:07 pm

Good luck, BEB Mascot is going to be coming before you know it and you are going to be a great mom! :)

7 Abby April 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm

You are a doll! I wish I was HALF that cute when I was pregnant. Hopefully staying busy will help the time go by quickly because those last few weeks are killer.

PS. The lactation class is a Godsend. Get in good with the lac consultant – they’re pretty awesome!

8 Mrs. Newlywed April 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm

1. You are the cutest pregnant girl ever.

2. SAVANNAH?!? Please tell me you are going The Lady and The Sons.

3. That schedule blows. When are you supposed to fit in twitter time?

9 pocket full of pink April 9, 2009 at 2:10 pm

What an adorable baby bump!!

10 Erica April 9, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Sounds like you’ve got everything under control! I hope you can continue to enjoy this stage of pregnancy…you look so happy!

11 Naturally Caffeinated Family April 9, 2009 at 2:26 pm

you look adorable! you are soo close!!=)

12 Mandy Rose April 9, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Cutest.31.week.pregnant.chic.I.have.ever.seen!

ADORABLE YOU ARE!

http://houseofroseblog.com

13 Gwen April 9, 2009 at 2:29 pm

You are so cute!!! I can’t believe that we will see adorable little BEB Mascot in a few short weeks!!! You’ll get everything done!!! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you. :)

14 Ruggy13 April 9, 2009 at 2:29 pm

awww we do care! your bump is so cute!

15 Christin April 9, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Good luck with everything you have coming up!

16 KrissyBo. April 9, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Oh, wow! You have quite a heavy schedule over the next few weeks! I hope everything goes well and I hope you will be able to rest better in the coming weeks…it really is so hard to defy gravity, I can remember wanting to sleep on my tummy so badly! Take care, you look adorable! :)

17 Newlywed Next Door April 9, 2009 at 2:49 pm

You look fantastic and so stylish!

Hang in there! I think is so awesome you’re doing so many events before baby comes!

18 Lavender Lily April 9, 2009 at 2:50 pm

too cute!

i have finally convinced myself that life will never slow down and will only continue to move faster and faster…so let’s enjoy the ride! =)

19 Marge April 9, 2009 at 2:52 pm

You look so great! It looks like you will be busy busy busy until the babe arrives… Make sure to take some time for yourself! We can’t wait to meet Baby Blue Eyed!

20 Miss E April 9, 2009 at 2:54 pm

You are too cute! And whoa do you have a lot going on, lady! Time will fly by and before you know it little mascot will be here. So excited for you :)

21 southern daze April 9, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Such busy but exciting times! I absolutely adore your picture. Ever since seeing it on MM I’ve been meaning to ask you (and her) if I could borrow it and post it on my blog. You truly are the cutest pregnant gal :-)

22 The Balancing Act April 9, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Whoa…you are surely one busy momma already! Just a warning, but it doesn’t get any less busy once baby is here either!! ;)

23 Mrs. Stilettos April 9, 2009 at 2:59 pm

good grief! just reading that puts me into panic mode!!!! but, you are right! the time will go by so quickly for you! keep busy!!

24 Megan April 9, 2009 at 3:03 pm

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, you look adorable! It seems like your pegnancy is going be so fast! But I’m also not the one dealing with sharp pains and charley horse :-)
You are a busy girl! I hope you find some time to rest!

25 GIRL FROM THE LAND of 10KL April 9, 2009 at 3:10 pm

You're such a brat! Seriously, you're the cutest prego girl ever!

Sounds like you have a busy couple months coming up—'tis the season.

Take care & have a great weekend =)

26 Joel, Hillary, Camden and Kendall April 9, 2009 at 3:14 pm

How cute are you???? I LOVE pregnant Erin! :) Good luck with your hectic schedule….all that makes mommyhood seem like a breeze! I can’t believe your anniversary is so soon! Time flies….enjoy these last weeks of pregnancy!

27 Mojito Maven April 9, 2009 at 3:49 pm

LOVE this picture!!

I know you are super busy and stressed. I am thinking of you and your sweet baby! Love you!

28 Lavender Lily April 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm

completely off topic, but if you have pics of the candy buffet from my sis’s wedding, would you mind sending them to me? i know we got professional pics, but the ones my family got aren’t super great…if not, no big deal! (let me know if you need my email address again).

29 B April 9, 2009 at 4:22 pm

what a cute little bump! yaaay for being in the home stretch:)

30 Jane April 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm

Wow you are a busy lady till that baby gets here! At least you will then have time off to enjoy your bundle of joy!!

31 USCEmily April 9, 2009 at 4:44 pm

Good luck with everything, Erin! I understand how busy you are (except I don’t have pregnancy to contend with in addition to everything else!) I can’t wait to meet the little one! Not too terribly much longer :-)

32 Carolina Girl April 9, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Gosh girl, I got tired just reading that and I’m not 31 weeks pregnant! Best of luck to you in these new few weeks! You look beautiful :) Can’t wait to see the BEB Mascot!

33 Emily April 9, 2009 at 5:09 pm

ahhh… gosh you are cute.. I know I sound like a broken record but you are one stinking cute girl!! I have been having charley horses at 20 weeks.. OH NO!!
U are super de duper busy and being sleep deprived does not help… Hope you manage to get some rest this weekend!

34 SAS April 9, 2009 at 5:18 pm

You have a very busy schedule coming up. Remember to take it easy as much as possible. I am almost 36 weeks and have been pretty uncomfortable and have no energy the last 3 weeks. I teach Kindergarten, so when I am in school, I have no energy by the time I get home. This week was our spring break, so I have had extra energy to get things done around the house (think: finish nursery!). Enjoy these next few weeks!

35 The Shabby Princess April 9, 2009 at 5:21 pm

Holy moly you’ve got a lot going on!! I can’t believe you’re hosting a bridal shower at 39 weeks–that’s friendship right there. Goodness. Just take it all in stride–I suppose being busy will help the time fly by and before you know it you’ll be a Blue Eyed Mama!!

36 Melissa April 9, 2009 at 5:52 pm

You are too cute pregnant!!

37 *~! megs !~* April 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm

You are one adorable pregnant lady!!

&

You'll be in my town the beginning of May! You're going to love it!!

38 S. April 9, 2009 at 7:51 pm

I totally care! Hope you start to sleep better…i will keep you in my prayers for good rest.

39 Jess April 9, 2009 at 8:31 pm

You are so friggin cute!!!

40 almost DUNN April 9, 2009 at 8:39 pm

Can I please be as adorable as you when I’m pregnant? Pretty please??

41 *~! megs !~* April 9, 2009 at 8:48 pm

PS- There’s a little token of lurve for you on my blog!

42 {The Perfect Palette} April 9, 2009 at 9:01 pm

good luck with everything. love your blog! come stop by ours sometime.

43 Preppy 101 April 9, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Cutest little pregnant girl ever!! Watch your salt intake and you may have very little swelling, if any ;-) Worked for me. xoox

44 Adie April 10, 2009 at 12:20 am

You are adorable! What a flattering shot. Good luck with the swelling and all of the hectic events you have coming up! It is nice to keep preoccupied – keeps your mind off the discomfort.

45 Team Clancy April 10, 2009 at 9:44 am

You still look absolutely great!

46 Lucky in Love April 10, 2009 at 10:14 am

Erin…you look so fantastic!

I’m so excited for your baby boy to be born. He couldn’t be raised by two better people. What a lucky little boy he is :)

47 writing4612 April 10, 2009 at 10:31 am

Hang in there!

48 selina April 10, 2009 at 10:06 pm

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Sarah

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49 LyndsAU April 14, 2009 at 4:26 pm

stunning! I love it! you look FAB!

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