26 weeks!

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a spiffy and relaxing weekend so far.  I've decided to spend my day cleaning and hopefully napping. We have had lots of visitors this month which has been a lot of fun! But that also means I have been slacking on getting things done around the house that I normally get done. It's amazing how dusty things get here! 

I looked at the calendar and couldn't believe how close summer is getting. Some days I feel like baby Sev should be here any day then I have to be reminded that he won't be here for 3 months still! (hopefully less) A mom of one of my students looked at me and thought I was due next month..ha! She was a little shocked when I told her I have 3 months to go. I guess he's grown quite a bit the last month!

Over the weekend, Brandon's sister Brittany and I went to the mall and I found some cute maternity and non-maternity dresses! I think dresses are my new best friend. It was also funny trying to find a "party" dress for my friend's wedding reception. It's not maternity but I think I can still rock it!   I'll post lots of pictures up after our Vegas trip in two weeks. I'm sure this   Vegas trip will be a little more low key than my usual trips there! I wish I had more exciting things to say this week....but next weekend Brandon and I  are finishing up painting the room and making our final name decision so keep posted for that soon! Have a great week everyone :) Here are some highlights of the week and my big belly! Oh! and a picture of my latest chalkboard project...so fun to make and easy!

Pretty sure you could set a cup on my growing butt and belly right now!!

Baby Sev's sweet ride!! :)

I made this from an old frame, chalkboard spray paint, and sheet metal! I also made the little magnet! I kind of want to make another one:)

Cheesecake Factory with Bran's fam on Easter Sunday....DELICIOUS

I <3 him so much! :)

Todays Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012

How far along: 26 weeks 1 day J

Maternity Clothes: I’ve been wearing dresses everyday…and it’s great J Once in awhile I’ll rock an old pair of pants with a belly band but it feels uncomfortable.

Sleep: Terrible L I wake up almost everyday at 3 or 4am with a burst of energy. I hope I can sleep more before the baby arrives!

Best moment of the week: Easter we went to the cheesecake factory with Brandon’s dad, step mom, brother and sister. It was very relaxing and a fun way to celebrate Easter with family!

Movement: Sometimes I feel like he’s going to bust out of my stomach. About an hour ago I almost videoed my belly because he had hiccups and my stomach was shaking! So fun to watch J

Food cravings: Nothing lately! Still have my gallon of Mint chocolate chip around at all times.

Symptoms: insomnia, headaches, and pretty bad shoulder and back pain…could be the over 20lbs I’ve gained in my mid section! lol

Labor signs: I’m having Braxton hicks contractions regularly now. Last night I was a tiny bit worried because my stomach was tightening every few minutes…not pain just a very tight feeling. This morning I haven’t had any of that J

What I miss: feeling small, wine, and my fam

Belly button: almost out! I’d take a picture but I think

 it would scare you guys J

What I’m looking forward to: Seeing family in less than a month! I miss them SOOOO much! Becky’s wedding in Vegas in two weeks…and in 6 weeks it will be the last day of school J Lots to look forward to next month!

26 weeks pregnant

Wow! Can you believe baby has eyelashes at 26 weeks? And she’s amping up to start batting them soon. At this point, it probably feels like this baby (who you haven’t even met yet) has taken over your life. She’s interfering with your sleep. She’s messing with your brain. (Forget much?) She might even be giving you a stress headache or two. It’s normal to be experiencing some mild swelling, but around week 26, it’s important to watch out for swelling severe or sudden -- it could be the sign of a dangerous condition called preeclampsia. Notice your belly occasionally feeling really tight? That’s a contraction. Yup, already. Don’t freak out though -- your body is just practicing some tightening in preparation for labor. As long as the contractions aren’t steady or severe, you’re not in labor.

Your baby's the size of a head of lettuce!

She's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing her senses, features and talents!

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your baby at 26 weeks

• Her eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open.
• And her eyelashes are now grown, too.
• She's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.
• She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.