26 Weeks

Time is seemingly flying by as I get towards the end of the second trimester.  I keep wishing for spring and warmer weather (even though we still don't have more than an inch of snow!) but then I stop myself and realize spring means we'll have 2 kids - YIKES!  This baby can take it's sweet time as we still have quite a large to-do list before her arrival.  Pat's parents and sister, Anne, are both making separate trips up here in February and March and are always good at helping us get organized : ) 

Some notes on week 26:

-I feel way bigger this time around.  I breezed right through the cute belly stage that I feel like lasted at least until 30 weeks last time around. 

-Pants other than pajamas are so uncomfortable - this baby already feels really low

-I am generally sleeping pretty good, though still taking a little something to help me sleep. 

-I am measuring right on track (per the 24 wk visit)

-I am having crazy braxton-hicks contractions.  I remember this starting around 30ish weeks with Fin, but according to my doctor, the uterus is a lot more touchy in subsequent pregnancies.  I literally get them if my pants are too tight (see above), I bend down, stand up, and while I'm driving.  Good thing my job requires no movement and I don't still have to lift a toddler around (ha).

-I am craving sweet candy, which is unusual for me.  I just discovered blender skittles today - life changing I tell you!

-It's getting way harder to carry Finley or chase her around

-We went to Toys/Babies R Us today and I browsed through the baby stuff and felt a little more anticipation for a newborn.  Maybe this one will get to wear newborn sized clothes - they are so tiny!

-We tested out a double stroller brand - the Baby Jogger City Mini - any feedback is welcome. 

-We have narrowed it down to 1 main name, with a few other potentials.

-This girl is a crazy mover, especially around 10pm.    

-Up next, my glucose test and rhogam shot at the 28 week appt. 

I've installed a baby ticker on the sidebar for two reasons: 1) in case anybody is wondering how far along we are. 2) so that I can remember how far along- if I don't have a doctors appointment I have a hard time remembering which week it is!