26 weeks

Pumpkin this week...

~ His eyes are forming and will start to open soon.  Will they be blue like Ryan or brown like mine?
~ Eyelashes have grown in too.
~ Soaking up all my antibodies for life outside of my belly.
~ He is taking breaths, of amniotic fluid which is good practice!

Size of the Baby?

13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pounds.
A little head of lettuce!

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

Total weight gain thus far is 20 lbs.

Maternity Clothes?

I bought a bunch of things from Destination Maternity and I can't wait to wear them.  I'm getting sick of wearing the same things.  And I scored big at Heartbreaker with their maxi dresses!!

Stretch Marks?

Knock on wood still stretch mark free but I need to be better about putting on lotion- I've been bad lately.  Lazy!

Best Moments?

We had a doctor appointment on Tuesday morning.  It is always good to check in with our doctor and get a healthy report.  It's nice to hear baby's strong heartbeat too!  We don't listen as often anymore at home since he is kicking and moving lots.  But I love hearing the doctor say that he sounds healthy!
And hitting the 100 dyas until baby is born mark!  That's crazy!

Movement?

Yep!  He is sitting more on my right side so I feel lots of kicks on the right and just below my chest.

Nausea/Vomitting?

This week has been okay.  I've been more lightheaded and tired than weeks before but haven't lost my breakfast this week- yet!

Labor Signs?

Nope!

Gender?

A little Mr.

Belly Button In or Out?
Still in but creeping up to the surface.

Wedding Rings On or Off?

Totally on!  I did have a swollen finger moment this last week when we took a walk but as soon as I got back in the AC, my fingers shrunk again and all was easy to move again.

Sleep?

I've been hitting my pillow and instantly asleep.  When I wake up in the morning it's harder to find a comfy position but I'm still loving my body pillow.  Also- before I was pregnant, I ALWAYS had to sleep under the covers.  Now, I can't sleep in the covers- too hot!

Wisdom?

Remember when I wasn't pregnant and I tried to pack my day so full- work, coaching, gym, dinner, friends, husband...??  Yea I'm still trying to do that but I'm exhausted!  Between a growing baby and I think the heat, I've been really tiered.  I need to listen to my body and give myself a break.  I just keep thinking though about how much life will change in a few short months and I'm trying to pack it all in before then... and while we finally have nice weather!

What am I most excited about?
A weekend with NO plans.  That's right- NO PLANS!  And I can't wait.  We will do as we please and try to relax a little bit.  I'm also excited to celebrate the 4th of July today!  My family is spending the day together- yard games, relaxing, perhaps a nap, and dinner!  I can't wait!

Happy 4th of July,