Week 26

Baby W this week…

-Baby W is soaing up my antibodies, getting his immune system ready for life outside the womb.
-His eyes are forming and he will soon be practicing the blink...perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes that I hope he gets from his father (Tate has long lashes that I am super jealous of and LOVE).

Size of the baby?

Size of a head of lettuce! I have something the size of a head of lettuce in my belly...that just baffles me! I was looking at the the later weeks and what size he will become..oh boy, it amazes me what a women's body can do!

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

+15lbs @ my 24 week appt. If the scale is right @ the gym, then I've gained 2 pounds since my 24 week appt. We will know for sure the number though when I go to the doctor in 2 weeks for my 28 week appt.

Maternity Clothes?

Need to buy a few maternity tank tops because I keep wearing the ones I already have and they are starting to get too short and I don't want them to be stretched out.

Stretch Marks?

Still none! Thank gosh!

Best Moments?

 My mom came up last weekend and we had fun time picking out fabric and shopping for the lil' guy! I know she is super excited about being a Grandma and loves picking out baby things with me!

Movement?

It's so fun to me that he is on a schedule in there. I feel him at the same times everyday. Morning when I wake up, around lunch time, dinner time and then again right when I am going to bed. Love <3

Food Cravings?

Ever since he was the size of a grapefruit, I have bought them and have been eating them daily. So yummy!!! Trying to eat healthier so that I know he is growing big and strong. Having fruit smoothies with spinach and eating the one veggie I can stand, cold carrots :)

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Raw meat!

What I miss?
Being able to do things myself. I don't want to hurt myself or him so I try to avoid lifting heavy things. I want to re-arrange our bedroom and the nursery but I have to wait to do it when Tate is around since I should be moving very heavy furniture.

Nausea/Vomiting?

None

Symptoms?

 OMG...Tate was gone last weekend for State Wrestling and I woke up Friday morning @ 4:45 with cramps in BOTH of my calves. It hurt so bad and I could not get out of bed fast enough. I was of course all snuggled in with my pregnancy pillow and even though that things does wonders for sleeping, it for sure doesn't help with wanting to get out of bed fast. I was actually yelling it hurt so bad and scared Mya. Can't wait for those to go away.

Labor Signs?

Still too early for this!

Gender?

BOY

Belly Button In or Out?
Slowing making it's way out

Wedding Rings On or Off?
So on...and not even getting close to being tight.

Sleep?
 Besides the occasional cramps in my calves @ the butt crack of dawn...sleeping like a baby ;)

What I am looking forward to?

I HAVE MY HUSBAND BACK :) He is officially done coaching wrestling and I am so excited! I know how much he loves it, but I love having him home. Even thought I am barely home during tax season, it will be FABULOUS to not have to worry about things getting done while I am work and know that Mya is not alone for long hours anymore! Only 7 more weeks until I am back to normal hours :)