The Recap of Weeks 32 and 33

Somehow in the last few weeks since posting, it became July and I turned 30. In what was seemingly the blink of an eye. I think time is going faster with each passing day and it's hard to believe we're under the six weeks to go mark.

During week 32 I took the APR exam, which is to become Accredited in PR. It was something that has been on my list for awhile, but seeing as how "my list" is becoming shorter while "the baby's list" is becoming longer, I thought I should get it done before he arrives. The next week I received my official results that I passed the exam, and I am so relieved to have that accomplishment behind me. With so much time spent studying for the exam, week 32 passed very quickly.

Week 33 was a true whirlwind of a week. With a trip to Titusville for my baby shower, Krista's bridal shower and my maternity pictures by Melody and Champ, it took me a little while to recover. It's the first time I've noticed that I'm beginning to tire more easily and that I don't quite have the same stamina. I told Taylor that this "growing a baby thing" is taking a lot out of me these days.

Here are a few of the wonderful maternity pictures Melody and Champ captured. I'm so thankful to them for documenting this journey.




The baby shower was absolutely wonderful. I've been so touched by the generosity shown by our friends and family and the shower really showed that to me again. It was so much fun to come home and unpack all of his presents in the nursery with Taylor.

I am going to the doctor every two weeks now. Here's the 33 week stats:
Weight gained to date: 18 pounds
Baby's size: He is now 4 pounds and is 17 inches long.
Interesting baby fact: He is losing the wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening.
Baby's heart rate: 156
Overall health: The good news is that he's dropped a bit, relieving some of the pressure on my ribs and lungs. While I continue to feel good overall, I'm definitely tiring easily and have to temper what I think I can accomplish in a day with what I actually can accomplish in a day.
Best part of the two last weeks: Seeing many great friends and family in Titusville for the shower. I had such a great time and felt so amazingly loved.