Currently 26 weeks and 4 days pregnant!
This Week:
At 24 weeks we have reached VIABILITY! What a relief and I feel myself relaxing a little. Week 23 was so stressful because it was just so important (mentally) that I make it to week 24. In fact the night before I kept waking up dreaming I was having contractions and bleeding. Stupid mind games!
Baby This Week:
Maternity Clothes:
Big time! Can't live without maternity clothes now! I never buy maternity PJs because mine always fit but I am noticing that my baggy shirts are beginning to show the belly. Might have to switch to Ryan's shirts to sleep in soon!
Stretch Marks/Weight:
At my appointment at a little over 24 weeks, my prediction of weight gain last week was accurate! ha ha! It seems my body maintains a certain weight for a long time and then BAM all the weight gain in one week! Up 5 lbs in 2 weeks at my last appointment. Yikes.
Not really any new stretch marks yet but I can kind of see them coming in.
Movement:
From day one, this little one has seemed to be more active then my other two. The last two weeks its felt like it is almost trying to escape!
Food Aversions/Cravings:
Not a lot of cravings these weeks. Just really hungry in general. I seem to get a craving for something and once I've had it, it goes away and doesn't really return. I am noticing my appetite has decreased in the sense that I don't eat as much in one serving. Running out of room I guess!
The pelvic, hip and back pain have been crazy these weeks. I finally caved and ordered a maternity support belt to try out. I am really hoping it gives me a little relief in the afternoons/evenings from the pain.
What I Miss:
Once I hit 24 weeks, I gained back a little independence! I am still "taking it easy" especially in the afternoons because I experience some pain "down there" from the pressure of the day. But I am now dropping Sam off at daycare in the mornings which I am loving! So this week I can't miss anything with my new found freedom!
Labor Signs/Health Update:
An appointment at 24 weeks revealed things are still looking stable and so he gave me permission to go 4 weeks (!!!) before my next appointment! He knew I had a long drive and said he doesn't see a need to see me. He also assured me that I can call or come in at any time if I ever had any concerns at all.
At 25 weeks, I went and got the glucose drink/blood work done at The General on a rainy day. I couldn't have time to fit it into a regular appointment with daycare drop off, ultrasound and appointment. So when the doc gave me a 4 week break, I knew I could get it done one of those weeks. Well I picked a rainy day and Ryan was off and came with me. It was so quick and I didn't even have to fast before hand! I got a call the next day with the results and while the blood sugars look good (never thought there would be a problem), they did tell me that I am anemic and would require to take something to help since it is so low. I guess that explains why I am so tired all the time.
Gender:
I am very split on the gender. Ryan has been "boy" the whole pregnancy and I have been more flip-floppy. Week 25 I had a strong boy feeling having felt girl for a few weeks. In other words, we have no idea! ha ha! My Dad is convinced it's a girl and my brother's family are sure it's a boy! This little one sure is keeping people, including me, guessing.
Wedding Rings/Belly Button
No changes but belly button is starting to get more shallow.
What I'm Looking Forward To/Best Moment:
Because the blood work in week 25 went by so fast, we decided to run a couple small errands. I had promised myself I wouldn't buy or organize anything for Baby until after week 24. So we went to Buy, Buy, Baby and got a few small items. Soothers, wipes, thermometer and a cover. We still need a few more items that we'll pick up but it felt so nice to plan for a happy baby outcome by getting some things off the "to do before baby comes" list! My nesting heart is happy!
Daddy This Week:
Ryan actually went away for a few days to Nova Scotia with my brother. He was a little nervous leaving me but all was good and I am glad he got away and had some fun. One thing that is an argument in pregnancy with us is that I BEG for a foot or lower back rub all the time and he never gives me one. Never has for any of my pregnancies. So, I told him that it's enough and he is buying me a message! ha ha! When I showed him the price, he mentioned the next day he would give me a foot rub. #success
Big Brother Sam:
I apologize to everyone in contact with us in the next little while with Sam's loose use of the word "Boobs". We have been trying to explain to him that baby won't be drinking a bottle or milk from a cup like he thinks. That mommy will be nursing baby which means baby eats from my chest. He says, "but I have a chest" but then we have to explain that he doesn't have "boobs". Well now it's boobie this and boobs that...ugh!
We also had an amazing Halloween with our little Peter Pan! He did so well trick-or-treating. Now we need to come up with a 4 person costume idea for next year! :)
Wisdom:
Halloween candy is DANGEROUS!
xo
I didn't think you loved being pregnant that much that your pictures say 25 MONTHS...eek! LOL
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