Getting Bigger!

I’ve been feeling pretty walrus-y lately.  My sister lovingly and kindly reminds me that I am doomed to become much bigger. I’m starting to move into that third trimester period when you feel like the blueberry girl on Willy Wonka. My first clue today was when I couldn’t fit into the bathroom stall at a restaurant.  I couldn’t fit through the door because my belly kept getting in the way. Not a great self-esteem booster for the preggy people of the world.   To be fair, though, it was a ridiculously TINY bathroom.  But, I’ve lost sight of my feet when I stand up straight, so there is a mile marker for you!  Other than my ever-increasing waistline, pregnancy has been going fairly smoothly.  Baby has been waking me up for the past two days bopping around.  It’s a sweet feeling that continues to amaze me.  I did have a crazy allergic reaction to scented lotion that broke out my arms like a bad case of poison ivy.  Getting a hormonal pregnant lady itchy is bad news bears.  That lasted about a week, and I’ve had to invest in all organic, non-scented products.  Hopefully it won’t happen again!

I think the best thing you can do for yourself when pregnant is investing in a full body pregnancy pillow.  They wrap around your body and keep you on your side (which you have to be), keep you belly elevated, and your legs separated.  Honestly I would use one if I wasn’t pregnant, but being pregnant is a good excuse to buy one.  I know they are expensive, but seriously, just DO IT! You will not regret it as you grow bigger. I’ve also been using Palmers cocoa butter lotion.  It’s not technically organic, but it has been incredibly gentle on my sensitive skin and I haven’t gotten any stretch marks yet.

I’m going to start creating my pre-baby bucket list for the summer. Anyone else have one? I’ll be sure to share after it’s finished!

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 18 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep! Some maternity jeans and some stretchy capris. Mostly I’ve been running around in loose sun dresses, which I have LOVED.
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: Baby kicks me awake around 4:00 a.m. every morning, but other than that it’s been better than usual! I can fall asleep at the drop of a hat, which is nice. 
Miss Anything? Wine! Running.  Having a waist. 
Movement: Yep! He likes to move up into my ribcage and sit on my bladder.
Food cravings: Craving sweets! Chocolate <3

Anything making you queasy or sick: Haven’t felt queasy, but still get acid reflux.
 Gender: BOY!!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Symptoms: Charlie Horses at night, acid reflux, sensitive skin.

Belly Button in or out? In, but getting closer to the surface! If I lay a certain way it will pop a bit. 

 Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!! Annoyingly so!  Finding joy in everything. 

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery together.  My showers! Kissing his little face.