26 Week Belly Post

How far along: 26 Weeks

Size of the baby:  Around 14 inches and 1.75 lbs. About the size of a hothouse cucumber.

Total weight gain/loss: I found out at my 26 week appointment that I have gained another 4 lbs since my 21 week appointment. Totaling a grand total of 19 lbs! Although I feel like I have gained on the higher end my doctor continues to tell me that I am gaining within normal range. So I have decided not to stress out about it too much and just continue to eat as healthy as I can. 

Maternity clothes: Still sticking with one pair of maternity jeans & leggings, and have not purchased any other maternity cloths. I am lucky that during the week I get to wear scrubs, so running out of options for cloths hasn't really been an issue for the weekends because I can still wear most of my shirts. I just have make sure I wear a long undershirt.

Cravings: Margarita, Beer, or Wine...but I can't indulge in these until this summer. =(

Symptoms: Still dealing with heel pain from standing on my feet all day at work. I think my poor feet definitely feel the extra 19 lbs I am carrying around and in my profession where standing is a must all day, I tend to suffer more than I think most would . I am still using the Doctor Scholls foot inserts for my shoes and it is still managing to alleviate some of that pressure that I tend to feel these days.  I also think I overdid it last weekend with the move of the guest bedroom to the downstairs bedroom. Although I didn't do much heavy lifting (that was Josh's job), I still went up 3 flights of stairs continuously througout the day and my legs and lower back payed for it the next 3 days. I have to say its so hard to take it easy when I have so much I feel like I can and want to do. I think most can attest (including my poor husband) that I am in MAJOR nesting mode! So far the crib has been put together, light fixture is up, baby chair is in the room, and changing table is built. I have also managed to bring in some accessories into the room and get the closet organized. There is still so much to do but I feel as though we have accomplished a lot already and that makes me one happy Momma! Bedding comes in this week and I am SUPER EXCITED! Can't wait to show you guys pictures soon....

Movements: Baby boy is more active then ever and I hear that the peak of activity is approaching (around 28 weeks). Its so common to feel him throughout the day, mostly after I eat or sit down to relax and especially at night when its time to go to bed. Josh and I are seeing my belly make same crazy movements these days and I can definitely say that he has become stronger within the last 2 weeks.  

Gender predictions: BOY!

26 Week Belly pic...