Baby Journal: Week 26

Hi Lorelai,

So you're finally back in the states...but you had an awesome time right? Back here you are kicking up a storm, and your dad can see you kick on a regular basis now.

We visited the doctor this week for the glucose test and we passed with flying colors! The one thing we didn't pass was iron (no surprise there as I've had this issue before pregnancy) so we get to start taking even more iron meds every day.

According to the size of my uterus (which is actually measured with a little measuring tape which I find hilarious) you are right on track for growth.

This week was also my birthday, which means I'll be 29 years old when you are born! Thanks for easing me into turning 30...as I think being a mom will be more shocking to me than turning the big 3-0.

We are working on your nursery a lot lately! We ordered fabric for your crib sheet and curtains...and I went crazy ordering more fabric for cute little things like skirts and bows! We still have a lot to go, but we're getting ready for your to arrive!

Symptoms: Swelling....it is a big deal. My engagement ring was taken off this week to make sure it didn't get stuck. I try to put my feet up at work as much as possible, but the reality is not all shoes fit anymore. Oh also I've been woken up multiple times a night from crazy terrible charley horse pain. Sleeping is still really tough for me, but I think its more a mental thing than a pregnancy thing. I think my emotions are a little higher than normal lately too, but that could be mostly because of sleep deprivation over pregnancy. Also, for the first time I started to get up from the couch while holding things (so not using my hands) and I realized I couldn't. It brought on a fit of laughter which really didn't help, but I'm still shocked that things like that aren't coming as easily to me right now.

Promise: I promise not to be too obnoxious with pictures and to live in the moment as much as possible. I'm realizing that with your cousin, that sometimes I spent so much time trying to get a good photo, I don't get to spend time just holding her and loving on her.

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