26 Weeks

So I'm coming to the end of my second trimester which is just too much for me to comprehend!  I can't believe that baby Percy's due date is 3 months from TODAY!  CRAZINESS!!  Throughout my first 6 months of pregnancy I've encountered many people that are so happy and excited for me and Ben.  And while I whole heatedly appreciate their kind words and wishes, I've picked up on some norms that people love to ask women who are carrying a fetus!

"How are you feeling?"  - this is THE number one question that I'm asked.  Family, friends, co-workers, parents at gymnastics/school, even strangers ask me this question ALL THE TIME!  Like I said, I'm extremely appreciative of people looking out for me, but at this point in my pregnancy it's such a funny question.  Sometimes I'll have co-workers ask me how I'm feeling multiple times in one day!  While I usually just switch up my answer from "good" to "great", I kinda feel like I should make up some elaborate story about how wonderful I feel!  I feel like I'm boring people with my nonchalant answers!

"Have you picked out a name"  -  This is probably the second most popular question that I'm asked.  Ben and I have a short list of about 4 names that we really like.  It's been THE HARDEST DECISION to pick a name for our little one, and we haven't decided on one yet.  We are just holding onto our short list and every so often revisiting it.  We've taken the advice of many other mommies and are going to wait until we meet him to pick out his name.

That's it for my pregnancy rant.  I'm sure I'll encounter some more wonderful questions during my 3rd trimester!  Oh boy!

26 Week chalkboard

This weekend we took a trip to Connecticut to celebrate our dear friends Sharlene and Jordan.  They are getting married this New Years in Tobago, and for obvious reasons we won't be able to attend.  Jordan's parents threw the love birds a pre- wedding celebration on Saturday for all of their family and friends that live stateside.  Because of Ben's new restaurant work hours we were unexpectedly not able to attend the dinner on Saturday night, but lucky for us there was a brunch on Sunday morning that we were able to make.  Sharlene and Jordan have been together since about junior year of college.  We're so incredibly happy for the two of them, and can't wait to see pictures from their tropical destination wedding!

 26 Week Bump Shot

How far along? 26 Weeks 6 Days - baby is the size of a head of lettuce 

Total weight gain: 16ish pounds

Maternity clothes?  Still able to mix some pre-pregnancy tops with maternity pants.  

Stretch marks?  Still none yet

Sleep:  Sleeping well these days…. but I think I need to start going to bed earlier     

Best moment this week:  Going to Connecticut to see Sharlene and Jordan.

Miss anything?  Not really missing anything this week    

Movement:  His movements have become much stronger this week.  I love feeling him move around!

Food cravings?  After last weeks rant, I'm not really having any cravings.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope 

Have you started to show yet:  Oh yeah baby!

Gender:  Baby boy Percy! 

Labor signs:  n/a  

Symptoms:  I'm actually feeling great these days- no symptoms!

Belly button in or out?  It's definitely poppin'  Oh Man!  

Wedding rings on or off?  On and still feeling loose!  yay!

Mood:  Feeling good!

Looking forward to:  Getting the nursery together and organized.  I'll get a post together soon to show you our progress!

Weekly goals/plans: Get work done on the nursery!