How far along? 26 weeks, the last week of 2nd trimester!
How big is baby? About the size of an eggplant.
Total weight gain/loss? I was at 144 at my appt. on 12/30/11, and today (2 weeks later), I'm 146. So I've gained exactly 20lb since my first appointment at 9 weeks. It looks like I'm gaining 1 pound a week now.
Maternity clothes? Kind of scared because a couple items in the first round of maternity clothes I bought are starting to get tight. Maternity clothes tight?? It's been so hot here lately, so all the long
How big is baby? About the size of an eggplant.
Total weight gain/loss? I was at 144 at my appt. on 12/30/11, and today (2 weeks later), I'm 146. So I've gained exactly 20lb since my first appointment at 9 weeks. It looks like I'm gaining 1 pound a week now.
Maternity clothes? Kind of scared because a couple items in the first round of maternity clothes I bought are starting to get tight. Maternity clothes tight?? It's been so hot here lately, so all the long
sleeve maternity shirts haven't been any good. I know it will get cold again, but I'd love a few short sleeve shirts.
Sleep? Still doing good. I've gotten used to tossing back and forth when one side of my body starts to hurt or get numb. Like clockwork, I wake up at 4am every morning to pee. But I've also gotten really good at falling asleep right after.
Best moment this week? We were watching my belly roll as baby did his exercises the other night. Theo went to touch a spot on my belly and baby simultaneously pushed against Theo's fingers. We've both felt and seen the baby move many times, every day really. But this was different. It was like the two of them really connected. It was a great moment.
Symptoms? Here's a new one... Lactation!! I thought this would be happening closer to my due date but had no idea it would happen this early. Does this mean I need to start wearing those little pads??
Best moment this week? We were watching my belly roll as baby did his exercises the other night. Theo went to touch a spot on my belly and baby simultaneously pushed against Theo's fingers. We've both felt and seen the baby move many times, every day really. But this was different. It was like the two of them really connected. It was a great moment.
Symptoms? Here's a new one... Lactation!! I thought this would be happening closer to my due date but had no idea it would happen this early. Does this mean I need to start wearing those little pads??
Back pain is still there. I went to the chiropractor this week, and she applied kinesiotape which felt
amazing while it was on. I'm trying to be really aware of the way I'm sitting or standing. I put a throw pillow behind my back when I drive, and I've noticed that helps a lot.
Gender? Still a boy!
Labor signs? No real labor signs... but I think I've been having Braxton Hicks the past few weeks. I only realized what they were recently. I used to think it was just baby adjusting and that was why my belly would get really tight. But after doing some research, it sounds like that's actually BH! It only happens once every couple days, and lasts no more than a minute. Belly button in or out? Out... and shows through every shirt I wear!
Food cravings? Still loving anything sugary
Food aversions? None really, I'm eating almost everythingGender? Still a boy!
Labor signs? No real labor signs... but I think I've been having Braxton Hicks the past few weeks. I only realized what they were recently. I used to think it was just baby adjusting and that was why my belly would get really tight. But after doing some research, it sounds like that's actually BH! It only happens once every couple days, and lasts no more than a minute. Belly button in or out? Out... and shows through every shirt I wear!
What I miss? Nothing in particular this week.
What I'm looking forward to? We take the tour of the hospital on January 23rd... so that's exciting!
Milestones? It's the last week of 2nd trimester! Also, I may be wrong, but I think baby may be head down. But that's just based on the way the movement feels. I know he can still flip back and forth, but I think it's pretty cool.
NYE was technically week 25, but I haven't posted since week 24. So let's play catch up. We had an really good, quiet NYE. Theo and I went to dinner at Cheesecake Factory. We kept imagining how amazing it will be when little one is sitting with us at the table one day. Then we spent some
time at a friend's house. I got to see my prego buddy and we compared bellies. She's a month ahead of me, and yet I think I look almost the same size! We got home in time to watch the ball drop with my family. 2012 has so much in store for us. I can't even imagine how different our lives will be this year, in the most incredible way.
We all had the day after New Years Day off. Once again, the weather was phenomenal. This does not feel like winter! But I'm not complaining. We spent the whole day outside, barbecuing and playing ping pong.
I'm pretty sure Dre knows what's going on. Her nuzzling spot on my belly isn't quite as comfortable as it used to be.
My obsession, though I can't say that's much of a change since before pregnancy.
My view
My beautiful mommy
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