31 Weeks....but umm leaky boobs??

Week 31: Another day... another ounce
Fetal development in pregnancy week 31:fetus in seventh month Your not-so-little-one is just a bit closer to their birth weight and height at around 4 pounds and 17 inches. With each added layer of baby fat, your baby's skin starts to look more and more like it will when they finally get to see the light of day. The heavy news: you can expect your miracle-gro muffin to gain about a half a pound of weight per week from now until about two weeks before birth. Great. That's just what you needed. Even more weight to carry around!
Your baby's still-developing immune system has gained substantial strength over the past few weeks getting them in full gear to face our disease-ridden world o’ wonders. Obviously, a large majority of your child’s immune strength will be derived from exposure to breast milk as well as the outside elements. Their cute little noggin’ (which could already be covered with luscious locks or just purty peach fuzz), is still soft because the skull bones have not yet fused together. As much as that sounds a little too vulnerable, their “skull softness” allows for a much smoother passage through the birth canal during labor—something both you and your little swimmer will appreciate when it’s finally time to “go!” Also, some babies will have that “soft spot” on their head for up to one year after birth.
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And how's mom doing? Have you felt anything you suspect might be contractions already? Braxton-Hick contractions are part and parcel of the second half of pregnancy and lucky for you, become more frequent during the third trimester. Cleverly dubbed “false labor” contractions, these spasms are an obnoxious fake-out and So next time you’ve got yourself a pair of damp head-lights in the grocery store, just go ahead and purchase the nursing pads to protect your clothes, bras, and any remaining shreds of dignity you can salvage shouldn’t be confused with premature labor. The fun part of having BH contractions is that it’s not unusual for them to be painful... and by fun, we mean “why oh why, does the third trimester mean everything is uncomfortable?” Still, just a heads up: if you notice the contractions more than four times in one hour, or even more glamorous—changes in your vaginal discharge, call your healthcare practitioner right away.
As for other third-trimester niceties; your nipples may be engaging in a bit of “pre-milk” expulsion at the most untimely moments. So next time you’ve got yourself a pair of damp head-lights in the grocery store, just go ahead and purchase the nursing pads to protect your clothes, bras, and any remaining shreds of dignity you can salvage.
As your magical growing baby obstinately refuses to shrink or give back any real-estate in your belly, you can sit back, "relax," and take in the heartburn and increased lower back pain. If you choose, you can always eat less with each meal, and instead opt for smaller more frequent meals, this should help the heartburn. As for your poor back, get off your feet and elevate them above your heart, double-check the names list, and how many key baby-items you’ve already got in your registry. If you’re lucky, you might just make it in less than eight weeks! Hang in there wonder-mom, we believe in you!

So I can honestly say I have not had the 'priveledge' of the leaky boobs yet.....thank goodness! Otherwise things seem to be moving along pretty normal. As I mentioned before, my glucose screening came back normal but my iron levels were low so now I am on another iron supplement...hoping it doesn't 'block me up' like they say it can. (Sorry for TMI).
Last night Brandon and I went to our first birthing class at the hospital. It was interesting...our instructor is hilarious! She definitely makes the 2 hours a week much more enjoyable than we were expecting. The last 15 minutes or so of class, we get down on the floor (on our blanket and pillows) and do some breathing and relaxing techniques. It is hard for me to relax and focus with Brandon whispering things in my ear such as "Move back a little...perfect...I can see right down your shirt!" or my favorite "I have to fart, should I hold it?" Ahhh it just wouldn't be Brandon if these sort of things didn't come out of his mouth! Here I am trying to focus on my object and do the ridiculous breaths while trying not to bust out laughing...yeah not so lucky!
Our first shower is next weekend...and our backyard is coming along nicely! I am very pleased with all the work Brandon has put into it. I'll be sure to post some pictures after the shower.

Well I think that's all for now...I'll probably be back next week after my 32 week appointment!