Week 26

March 17-23, 2014

How far along:  26 weeks, the last week of second trimester.

Total weight gain: Unsure but I feel like I have not been eating as much as I did last month, but still eating more than usual.

Maternity clothes: I can wear regular leggings but maternity everything else it the way to go.  All my maternity clothes feel comfortable and it makes me smile thinking about when maternity tops and jeans were too big on me.

Stretch marks: Lathering up in belly butter and coconut oil.

Sleep: Good.  Once a week I wake up between 2:30 and 4:30 and stay awake for at least an hour.

Best moments this week: I have just been enjoying being pregnant and loving feeling our baby boy move.  I got the invitation to my baby shower in Orange County and I am so excited to see friends and family.

Miss anything: This weekend was very warm and sunny in our backyard and having a mimosa or a cold beer would have been nice.

Food cravings: I have been trying to cut back on sweets (which I am getting nervous for my glucose test on Wednesday) but treat myself to a doughnut after church on Sundays-something I look forward to for the weekends.

Anything making you queasy: Luckily no.

Gender: Baby boy!

Labor signs: Braxton hicks.

Belly button in or out: My belly button is out and feels soft and smooth.

Wedding rings on or off: Wedding rings on.

Happy or moody: I am usually happy and only once this week was I cranky (my poor students).

Looking forward to: In 3 weeks I am going home for our baby shower and excited to spend time with my family, friends, and be in warmer weather.