Sweet Baby 31 Weeks

5/21/12 • 31 Comments
Last updated on: October 10, 2018

Sweet Baby weighs as much as four Oranges!

I can’t believe Sweet Baby will be here in about 9 weeks! The time has flown by so fast. Yesterday my sister threw a shower for us. I cannot thank her enough for all that she did! It was absolutely incredible! I’m so very lucky to have a sister, and even more happy she’s going to be an Aunt! Hip Hip Hooray! 🙂 She’s super crafty and made this adorable umbrella for over my chair where I sat to open gifts.

Unfortunately most of my pictures came out blurry, so this is the best of me and hubby!

About our baby: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She’s probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby’s kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy. (summary and weekly image from babycenter)

About me: Feeling great, and super anxious to meet our Sweet Baby!
How far along? 31 Weeks 2 Days
Total weight gain: 24lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, just bigger sizes.
Stretch marks? Just by my scars from my gallbladder removal.
Sleep: When baby is sleeping 🙂
Best moment this week: My sister throwing me a baby shower!! 🙂

Worst moment this week: Traffic on the turnpike. Thankfully no bad moments other than that. 🙂

Miss Anything? Being able to lift more.
Movement: Yes! 🙂
Food cravings: Grapefruit, strawberries and watermelon!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Raw ground meat/chicken.
Gender: Baby GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Heartburn and sleepy!
Belly Button in or out? Small and closed in, but not pushed out.
Wedding rings on or off? Off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 🙂
Looking forward to: We have our 32 week ultrasound tomorrow, can’t wait to see our Sweet Baby!

About Courtney Lopez

Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

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Kathleen says
May 21, 2012 at 2:18 am
So glad you had a great shower. You and your sister could be twins!
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Notorious Spinks says
May 21, 2012 at 2:43 am
You looked like you all had fun! Congrats!
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Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
May 21, 2012 at 2:53 am
It looks like a ton of fun! 🙂
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Tricia Nightowlmama says
May 21, 2012 at 4:08 am
WOW your not wearing maternity clothes yet. They really have some cute things out in the market. You don’t have long left though how exciting
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Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
May 21, 2012 at 4:51 am
Looking good!! Love the picture of you and your sister!
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Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
May 21, 2012 at 4:53 am
How exciting!
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Jenn says
May 21, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Fun! So glad you had a nice shower.
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
May 21, 2012 at 1:06 pm
The umbrella she made is just too cute! Can’t believe it’s already time for your shower, and 9 weeks out, huh? Wow!
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Penelope says
May 21, 2012 at 3:13 pm
You are such a cute couple! You don’t look like you could have a baby in 9 weeks, you are so teeny 🙂
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Donna says
May 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Glad you had such a wonderful shower. Beautiful pic of you and your sister!
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Billie says
May 21, 2012 at 5:22 pm
You two look great together. I bet you’re getting very excited!
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Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy) says
May 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Looks like such a cute shower theme. and I swear you and your sister look identical (please don’t tell me your twins because I’ll feel stupid, lol)
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Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
May 21, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Both of you are so beautiful! It looks like you had a wonderful time!
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Colleen (Shibley Smiles) says
May 21, 2012 at 5:02 pm
The photo of the two of you looks adorable. Babies are so fun! Hope the shower was a blast.
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Marcie W. says
May 22, 2012 at 12:01 am
Nothing is better then the bond between sisters! My little sister gives birth in less than two weeks and I can’t wait to become an official Auntie!! Hooray for a great shower.
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Debra Pearlstein says
May 21, 2012 at 9:07 pm
This is a fabulous picture! All best to you!
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Tammy says
May 23, 2012 at 2:52 pm
The umbrella is cute.
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Simply Being Mommy says
May 23, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I love baby showers! You look great.
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That Bald Chick says
May 24, 2012 at 5:15 am
Great pictures!
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Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
May 24, 2012 at 11:28 am
9 weeks!!! Exciting!!
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Sam says
May 24, 2012 at 2:09 pm
You look fantastic, and I’m glad you had a great shower. You’re in the home stretch now!
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Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com says
May 24, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Glad you had a great shower. Your baby girl is going to be here soon!
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Toni Patton says
May 24, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Sounds like you had a great time. Love that umbrella!!!
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HilLesha says
May 24, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I love that umbrella!
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Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
May 25, 2012 at 2:58 am
Sometimes it comes faster then expected 🙂
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Stefanie says
May 25, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Cute photos!
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Rachel says
May 26, 2012 at 3:55 am
Aww — you all are so cute!
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♥ Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins ♥ says
May 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm
These are some beautiful pictures!
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Zippy says
May 27, 2012 at 1:37 am
You look so beautiful – GLOWING!
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Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says
May 28, 2012 at 2:23 am
9 weeks?! So exciting!
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