week 32

I am 32 weeks and 1 day today.  I had a check up yesterday and things are looking good.  It was another quick appointment which was nice.  The baby's heart beat was a strong 137 bpm and he measured right on target.  The baby is already head down.  The baby weighs as much as a jicama at about 4 lbs and is roughly 18 inches long.  The baby now has toenails, fingernails and real hair.  He is spending his time practicing all the skills he will need to survive outside the womb, such as his swallowing, breathing, kicking and sucking.  It feels like he spends most of his time practicing his kicking to me though.

Bennett wanted a picture with his brother.

In reality, I think he just wanted to touch my sweater.

Bennett is not fully aware of his soon to be a big brother status.  He does notice my growing belly though and likes to poke it.  I try to engage him and tell him there is a baby in the belly but he has no patience.  He usually runs off while I am mid-sentence.

Mommy is craving granola and crepes filled with farmer's cheese.  I am definitely feeling more tired than usual and the growing belly is something that's really getting in the way of doing things.  I have a hard time putting on shoes and cutting my toe nails already.  At least the baby let's me sleep.  He is more active during the day.  I hope that he keeps the same schedule once he is here.