26 Weeks!

Hey party people! 26 weeks already, and only one week to go until I enter the THIRD TRIMESTER...DUN DUN DUN. Seriously so hard to believe. They aren't kidding when they tell you it goes by faster the second time around!

Selfie queen.

So, yes, hard to believe in some ways, but in other ways, quite easy to believe. I say this because all of the classic late-term pregnancy things are starting to kick in...facial swelling, feet/hands swelling, big time waddle, trouble sleeping, you name it. I can't remember if these things kicked in this early with Eileen. May have to go back and consult old blog entries...see, there IS a point to all of this OCD documentation!

It's not fun unless you make a huge mess, right?

Of course, it isn't helpful that we've been sicker than dogs around here. First Eileen caught a cold a few weeks ago, which turned into a weird flu that we all caught. She ended up on antibiotics, but T and I just toughed it out. Then, she got better and I got a NASTY sinus infection. I was way down for 1.5 days, and then I ended up on an antibiotic. Then T got some form of it, and Ei is coughing AGAIN! Have mercy! I think we are all finally on the mend (knock on wood), but what a flu season! I am R-E-A-D-Y-F-O-R-S-P-R-I-N-G y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure, snow is pretty, but I would rather play with my pacifier (that I'm not supposed to have during the day!)

So, because I should be napping right now while my girl naps, I will keep this brief for everyone. You're welcome.

A bonus shot of my creepy belly because Ei rolled my shirt up when she climbed on me and I didn't have time to take another one!

How far along? 26 weeks and 2 days! Baby is over a foot long and over two pounds…and I can feel every ounce and inch, lemme tell ya!

Clothing? Mostly all maternity at this point. I went shopping at O.ld Navy this week for some summer staples that will HOPEFULLY be my last maternity purchases for a long time. And that was a depressing shopping trip (shorts and tanks with this belly, oh no!), haha!

Stretch marks? Chea.

Sleep? Just not great. The sinus infection from hell didn't help, on top of already having awful sinuses, especially at night. Not peeing in the middle of the night that much, but only because I consciously decide to hold it out of laziness. All in all, not feeling super rested.

Best moment of this week? Just consulted Ei's posts and realized that this is when we took our babymoon last year! Ahhh, memories. Best moment of this week was finding a ton of good loot for sunny's room on our local buy sell swap site. And T graciously agreeing to pick it all up for me!

Worst moment of this week? Well so, I actually ended up at the doc this week for a tiny bit of spotting. I know, I know, pre-Eileen Emily would've mentioned this IMMEDIATELY but it actually ended up being totally fine. Was not due to DTD or anything like that but still because it was such a small amount (size of a grain of rice) and I had no cervical change etc., doctor said it was likely normal cell turnover. PHEW. Still, I need to take it a bit easier because my sciatic nerve has been flaring up so badly that it's causing EXTRA Braxton Hicks. Not something I enjoy.

Miss anything? I am being so vain and missing my old wardrobe/figure this week. So petty, so silly. I am more than grateful for exactly where I am right now, but still, I am human (and a hormonal human at that). Not dwelling on this, though, I promise!

Movement? YES. This baby is so so so much more active than Eileen was. In fact, this baby is hardly ever sitting still. I am loving it, although sometimes it can be hard to get to sleep with all that action! Sunny loves to sit directly on my bladder and also loves to slide tiny elbows and knees across my belly. It's pretty incredible.

Symptoms? Sinuses are ridiculously blocked. Costochondritis is back with a vengeance, I believe due to sinus swelling etc. Sciatic is giving me a ton of trouble and making getting around very difficult. Ankles/hands swelling a bit, and, oh yeah, I am getting HUGE (there seems to be no stopping it). Other than that, just your general pregnancy stuff. But really, only about 12 weeks to go...how is that possible?!

Food cravings? Sweets, sweets, sweets. Juice. More sweets.

Gender? So so so mixed up. Sometimes I am SURE it's another girl, but my low-hanging belly still makes me think that boy is a possibility. Anyone have a good guess?!

Labor Signs? Nope, thank goodness.

Belly button in or out? Super outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but fingers are starting to swell.

Mood? Sickness brings out the Debbie Downer in me, but beyond that, feeling super happy and EXCITED.

Milestones? Sunny's eyes are open this week! And, oh yeah, I am ONE WEEK FROM THE 3TRI!

Looking forward to? My 28 week appointment, next week (full of 50s temps!), and a fun weekend ahead!

And, as usual, some extra photos...