Pregnancy Update: 34 Weeks

HOW FAR ALONG: 34 weeks

HIS SIZE: 18 inches long & 5 pounds; the size of a savoy cabbage

WEIGHT GAIN: 26 lbs; my belly is big!

SLEEP: Aside from rolling over every hour, pretty darn good!

SYMPTOMS: Just the effects of being 25+ pounds over my normal weight including sore ankles and pelvis pressure. I am sure I am starting to waddle a bit.

STRETCH MARKS: None but I have been packing on the lotion!

MOVEMENT: A lot

THREE THINGS I AM LOVING RIGHT NOW: 
1: Black and White EVERYTHING - I have always loved black and it makes up 40% of my closet so I was thrilled to get to use black and white in Ashton's nursery. While there are pops of color, it is pretty darn monochrome and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Hopefully I will post the final pics of his room in the next week or two.

2: The 3 day weekend - SO looking forward to this upcoming 3 day weekend! I think we all were a little too accustom to our extra time during Christmas break:)

3: The Bachelor - While it is not enlightening tv, it is definitely mindless fun and I look forward to it each week. It doesn't hurt that all of my girlfriends from work are also entangled in the show so it is a fun topic of conversation.

BOOKS I AM READING [OR LISTENING TO]: 
I just finished Pilgrimage this week and I was mesmerized by the life and upbringing of Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis. Although I am no longer a practicing Catholic, I am so proud that this is the man serving as Pope. His ideals, faith and humility are truly humbling. Not my typical read but a good one!