Monday, December 17, 2012

26 Weeks

Feel like blogging about a whole lot more - but not sure how to put it all into words...so this is all I've got for now. "Like" on facebook if you've read this. ;)
 
Today I am 26 weeks pregnant. 98 days to go or 3 months 7 days until March 25th.
 
 

Our little gummy bear is now approximately the size of a eggplant - approximately 14 inches long & weighs about 1 2/3 lbs.

Total weight loss/ gain? 25 lbs. YUCK

"Feeling fat lasts nine months but the joy of becoming a mom lasts forever". ~Attributed to Nikki Dalton

Maternity clothes? I have 2 pairs of jeans, one nursing bra, & one sleep bra. I can wear most of my shirts that I normally wear – some are getting shorter and some show off more of my belly but they still fit. I forgot I actually have 1 maternity shirt but it's a touch baggy yet.

Sleep? Do you watch Duck Dynasty? If not you should! BUT!! Those dreams I keep talking about - ya had a dream that I made Uncle Si's beans and had the same issues afterwards as the guys on the show.
Best moment this week? More people noticing my belly sticking out - but I really wish my belly looked like skinny pregnant women bellies!  

Movement? Josh felt 1st, then Jasmine, now Abby has felt the baby move too! Whoo hoo! Can't wait to see the big tidal waves etc. ;)

Food cravings? Nothing sticks out.

Food aversions? Veggies, Plain Chicken

Gender? Josh and I know. The world will find out probably on March 25th. That's probably when they'll schedule my c-section.

What I am looking forward to? My next apt on Dec 31st & getting to the 3rd trimester which I think starts on Christmas! As of today I've got 14 weeks left - that really doesn't seem that far away.

Labor signs? Thankfully none.

Belly button in or out? Will be in for the whole pregnancy.
Milestones? from babygaga.com
 
At long last your little swimmer can see!
For the first time ever, your wee babe's eyelids have finally opened (remember: they were fused shut previously) and they’re probably having their first moments of sight as you read this (or maybe it already happened while you were brushing your teeth or browsing the internet or something).
In addition to taking in their first visual impressions of their comfy amniotic-filled studio, your little human-bean recently acquired the ability to move their head around.
That's right, if your child were clever enough (which they're not - yet), they could engage in that most basic of non-verbal communication - the head shake/nod. Not to mention, gawking!
In further anti-alien developments: your little super star’s head hair is starting to grow in!
Who knows, maybe a cute little cowlick or two is springing into position right now - the first of years of cute-but-stubborn bed-head.
Your wee piggy's toenails have recently grown in and they're still slowly piling up fat beneath their still-loose-n-wrinkly skin.
Most importantly, their brain tissue and neurons are all developing at a rapid pace, increasing their (genius-level?) brain activity, which will continue to function at accelerated levels for the first eight years of childhood!
And how's mom doing?
 Hoorah! This is the final week of your second trimester! You're almost there!!!

1 comment:

Sadie VK said...

Oh my word - I have heard so much about Duck Dynasty lately!! What channel is it on? I feel so out of the loop.

I just took some videos of my belly doing the "tidal wave" thing. Yikes! It's actually starting to hurt! So exciting that Josh and the girls have been able to feel movement!