So I was checking out some old Gender Prediction stuff just for fun to see what they said...I don't believe in any of it, but it was fun to try. Here's what I found:

1. Carrying high or low? I'm carrying high. Supposedly this means I'm having a girl. I think it has more to do with the fact that I have a very short waist! LOL.

2. Heart Rate - 140s + means girl, under 140s means boy. This baby's is usually between 120 and 140...that would mean boy!

3. Chinese Prediction Chart - According to my age and conception month, it says boy.

4. Mayan Calendar - If mom's conception age and the current year are both even or both odd numbers it's a girl. If one is odd and one is even, it's a boy. Mine is 26 and 2011, so it would be boy.

5. Cravings - If you crave sweet supposedly you are having a girl. Salty, a boy. I've been craving red chile and chicken nuggets from McDonalds with Spicy Buffalo sauce...so I would say boy.

6. Acne - More acne means a girl. I definitely had the worst skin ever when pregnant with Jenna and my skin seems much better this time round...does that mean boy???

7. The Ring Test - Take your wedding ring, tie to a string and hang over the belly. If it rotates in a circle, it's a boy. If it swings back and forth it's a girl. Mine said girl.

8. Morning Sickness - Morning sickness means a girl, none means boy. I was very sick...so this means girl.

3 out of 8 for Girl, 5 of 8 for Boy....interesting odds!

I'm 32 weeks today! Only 8-ish more weeks to go. Still doing great! I passed the one hour glucose, my blood pressure has been beautiful, no signs of trouble yet. Not too much swelling either...I had more swelling during the summer, but it's less often now. I have had some Braxton Hicks, which aren't painful, but kind of annoying. Drinking water seems to help with those.

I felt hiccups for the first time last week. The hiccups felt pretty low, so I'm hoping that means baby is head-down. I'm not very good at being able to tell. I can't tell what's a foot or hand or elbow...

There are several things I don't enjoy about the third trimester...You know you are in the last trimester when you drop something and think, "Oh God, how am I supposed to pick that up???" Or finding a comfortable sleeping position. Or trying to paint your toe nails. And I've noticed I'm starting to bump into more things with my belly because I forget how "out there" it is! However, the belly does make a nice resting area for Jenna.

My only complaint is that I have A LOT of ligament pain and soreness around my lower belly and legs. I never had this issue with Jenna. I'm thinking about getting a maternity support belt to see if that helps. I've had a lot of random shooting pains too. I've heard some moms tell me this is more common with subsequent pregnancies :-(

We still haven't decided on any names and won't until the baby is born. I have my short list, but I just can't name someone until I've met them...it's probably just my indecisive personality coming out!

I have a big to-do list for the month. I'd like to get everything done by the time I'm 36 weeks. You never know if this one will come early (of course hopefully not too early)...plus with the holidays it's going to be a busy time anyway!

- I need to get my hospital bag partially packed, & have a little bag for Jenna ready.
- Stock up on postpartum essentials
- Install my car seat base again and wash the car seat interior
- Get out the swing, newborn seat, and bassinet
- Book my newborn photos
- Get at least 5 freezer meals ready
- Get at least 50% of my Christmas shopping done

I'm looking forward to my "Sprinkle" party this weekend. I had some reservations about having a shower for my second baby, but my friends really wanted to do something nice for me to celebrate the new baby, so we're having a "Sprinkle." Guests are not supposed to bring big, expensive, gifts, only small necessities if they'd like. I just like an excuse to visit with family and friends and eat good food!

That's it for now! I haven't taken a 32 week pic but here's my 31 week pic.