Along: 26 weeks
Size of baby: Head of lettuce- baby is working on getting immune system ready
for life outside of my body- soaking up antibodies. His/her eyes are beginning
to open.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 16-19 pounds- I don’t
have any idea. I read somewhere that I should gain between 16-22 pounds at this
point. I’m going to guess that’s about right.
Maternity Clothes: I am still able to do a
mixture. I was gifted some maternity tops from a co-worker who just had a baby
girl. I know they will get a lot of use come summer. I have an outfit on today
that fit great two weeks ago. Today, it is much tighter. It is fun to see a
comparison and the change in just two weeks.
Gender: We will all know come August. Noah has asked for me to find
out on Monday (our second sonogram) because he needs to know. He said his
teachers are asking and he’d like to tell them- that was the main reason for
the urgency. I guess it’s safe to say that biggest brother doesn’t really dig
the surprise.
Movement: Love this part of my
pregnancy- feeling the baby a lot and just really reminded the miracle growing
inside of me. Deacon felt baby kick on 5-10. Noah hasn’t yet, but I can’t wait
until he does.
Sleep: I have a sinus infection/horrible allergies so this has been
rough. I am hoping it will all clear before we take the boys on vacation next
week.
What I miss: NyQuil, I’d like some
strong medicine right now. With pregnancy, I’m much more limited on what I can
take. I’m just trying to weather the storm.
Cravings: ice cream, cold water, barbecue with pickles
Symptoms: hip pain, fatigue, light
headed, irritability, insomnia
Best Moment This Week: Noah learned about the Holy Spirit on Sunday and has been
talking constantly about the Pentecost (which is June 4th this
year). He explained to me that when we feel that thump on our heart as we are
about to make a bad choice, that’s the Holy Spirit working on us. Noah told me he
had felt that before and was just very excited to talk about what that meant to
him and his life. All of this conversation was unprompted and completely lead
by him. As a mom who prays over her kids daily, my heart was so full to see the
joy and excitement in Noah’s words. Matt and I do not take shepherding his
heart lightly, and as he is discovering the truth about the cross- there is
simply nothing more beautiful or joyful.
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