Week 32: Summer Time

Well, here's the most current baby bump photo! I'm at work lol. I also got a haircut! It's not really what I wanted, but it'll grow out and be fine.

32 Weeks

As far as Mr. Valentine goes, he's looking good. Every doctor's appointment is pretty standard now, with nothing new to report; just a very active baby. He's constantly kicking and punching me.

I have been struggling just a tad with the summer heat. But, I've found a genius way around it. Swimming. I did go swimming in a real pool with some friends from work a couple Saturday's ago, but I got a pretty bad sunburn, so I have been avoiding the outside as much as I can since then to let it heal. But I have a back up plan for my house. I hate being stuck inside when the weather is nice (especially since this past winter was never ending!) so I found a children's pool with a slide that I can lay on, sort of like a lounge chair. It can also pull double duty next summer when I have a nearly 1-year-old little boy to entertain!

You could call this the Red Gyarados in the Lake of Rage. Whatever the name, it is PokeMom approved.

Also, Valentine continues to be spoiled already...we've gotten some more goodies from far away friends!

You can bet that there will be a photo of Valen & I together where I have my pikachu hoodie on and he has his adorable little hat. It will happen.

Cute mobile from my favorite professor from school! She's moved to Chicago and doing awesome things, but I thought it was so sweet that she sent a little gift! Also, we've got 2 pikachu stuffed animals, and you can't see it in the photo but also a Jolteon. :-)

I'm very, very thankful for the love and support we've gotten so far from our friends and family. I've got 2 baby showers in the next couple months to look forward to, and I am very excited to see many friends and family who I don't often get to see!

That's all I know for now! See you in 4 more weeks?! I'll be at 36 and almost ready to pop!

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