26 weeks

I am 26 weeks and growing every day! We finally went shopping for baby stuff and picked out some of the big items we will need. We had so much fun, but I think I overdid it because after folding and unfolding stroller after stroller I started to get cramps in my stomach. We ended up going home a little earlier than planned because I needed to get off my feet and relax. My belly button has been sore and I noticed it has changed just this week. It's starting to flatten out- you can see inside of it now! Barrett must be growing so much this week. He is still kicking and moving just as much as he always does and Steven finally got to see one of his super strong kicks. The other day I had my laptop in my lap and he seriously kicked me so hard that my laptop moved! I've been telling Steven about these crazy hard kicks and on Sunday (at 26 weeks exactly) I could feel the pressure and his kicks starting so I called Steven over to see if he could catch a glimpse. When Steven sat down, Barrett started having a dance party and my stomach was moving so much! Steven couldn't believe how much my stomach would move and he said it looks like it hurts. It hasn't hurt at all so far...I actually love it and look forward to the moments when I can feel him move (kick, punch, dance, or whatever he is doing in there). Here comes the serious prego belly! I'm excited that I really look pregnant now :)

My new weird belly button

Getting big!

Sophie wanted to be in a picture.

Embracing my bump!

How far along? 26 weeks

How big is baby?  A head of lettuce

Total weight gain?  I'm not sure...I'm guessing around 15 pounds. I'll find out Thursday at my appointment.

Maternity clothes?  Both...t-shirts are getting tighter! 

Sleep? I'm sleeping fine, but I wake up with my stomach feeling kind of achy. I think I am just starting to feel the pressure of the extra weight.

Best moment of the week? Shopping for Barrett

Food cravings? Still wanting sweets all the time. I have even started to like oreos more! I will indulge and have a couple and dip them in peanut butter! Oreos have never really done anything for me so Steven thinks Barrett loves oreos like him :)

Food aversions? None.

Symptoms:  Some stomach cramping, sore belly button, some lower back pain.

Mood this week:  Very emotional. I cry so easily (and it's usually because of something I watched on tv or just because I am so happy). I honestly didn't think pregnancy would make me more emotional because I was already that way...but I was wrong.

Movement:  I feel him all the time and I love it! 

What I’m looking forward to:  Getting my glucose test over with! I am a nervous wreck when it comes to blood work. 

What I miss:  Sleeping on my stomach for sure!

Next appointment: Thursday, May 24th