32 Weeks Gestation

"By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth."

I'm 32 weeks pregnant today. There are only 8 weeks left until my due date. Even though I've been pregnant since November I still think, "Oh, my God! I'm pregnant!" everyday. When I roll out of bed (yes, literally roll), when I look at my ever growing belly in the mirror, when I feel him move around, or see his little foot when he is kicking me, I still can't believe it.

I think I'm feeling that more so now because in a few short weeks I will be a mom and I will be responsible for this little person's life. It's really exciting, but also nerve wracking and scary at the same time. I worry about money like most new parents do, but I also have to raise him, teach him, care for him 24/7.

It's overwhelming when I think about it. I just try to think positive and know that everything will work out and that I'll be the best parent I can be to Tristan. I can't wait to meet this baby boy that has been growing inside of me for the last 8 months. =)