26 Weeks

How far along:  26 weeks, 6 days

Size of baby: A head of cauliflower!  2 pounds, 14 inches in length.

My symptoms:  Some swelling in my feet and hands, backache, overall "heavy" feeling!  I am a little anxious/apprehensive about moving into my third trimester (which officially begins tomorrow), but trying to mentally prepare myself :)  It's probably going to be challenging at times, but hopefully the excitement will outweigh the discomfort (I'll keep dreaming!).

Weight gain:  I'm guessing about 15 pounds total...but we'll see on April 19th -- my 28 week check up.  If I've gained more than that....I'm blaming it on Easter.    So...much...sugar.

Movement: Tons of movement.  I feel the weirdest things, and wonder what he's doing in there.


What I miss the most:  Aside from my standard answer (cocktails), I miss working up a sweat, which I never thought I'd say.  I've never been much of a regular exerciser (and I'm in wellness...pathetic, I know!), but I cannot wait to shed this weight.  I know it's good right now, but I hate feeling heavy and big.  I've been thinking about what kind of exercise I'm going to start once I'm able to.  I also miss bending at the waist with ease.  I feel like I'm crunching him any time I'm bending over.

What I’m craving: Anything involving sugar.  I've never eaten as much chocolate and sugar as I have in the last few months...I'm setting personal records!

What I'm wearing:  Up until about week 20, I was able to wear mostly my regular clothes (with the belly band), especially leggings and long tops.  But for the last couple of months, it's been maternity stuff.  Maternity cuts are just so much more comfortable than regular clothes now.  Dresses are a must.

One memory from last week:  The past couple of weeks have flown by, with a lot of my focus being on work.  I admire all women who worked throughout their pregnancies.  Lack of focus and exhaustion make it really tough some days.  The highlight of my day is when I walk into my apartment.  I go directly for the pajamas and the couch!  One thing that I've been thinking about is how nice it would be to have a friend to go through this with together.  Don't get me wrong...Joey is amazing, and I don't know what I'd do without my mom and his mom always asking how I'm feeling, but to have a friend go through this with me would be fabulous.  I'd love to have someone to hang out with who wanted to talk alllllll about being pregnant, and the feelings and thoughts that I have.  But, maybe next time :)

Easter pic!