Baby G and I are 26 weeks this week. Per all my pregnancy apps, he’s the size of: a bunch of kale, a butternut squash, or a bowling pin. I don’t know if it is because I am a nurse or all expecting moms do this, but I am obsessed with reading about what he’s up to in there week to week. This week: his eyes are starting to open!!!!! I can’t even wait to see his cute face. He is growing eyelashes! (Hopefully he gets those from mom). His immune system is also gearing up and sharing antibodies from me! Like how cool?! Honestly, pregnancy is really a miracle when you think about it.
HE needs a name. And I know he has one, I just wish I knew what it was already. We have a running list of a few that we just can’t pick one. I want to feel strongly about it- just don’t yet. So Baby G it is for a little longer.
Best part right now: Feeling him move around. Over the last few weeks, the movement has grown more and more from little twinges where I’m not sure if that was him to undeniable jabs and kicks… and I love it. I can’t tell the difference between arms and legs or his butt- I’m looking forward to that! Also the constant nausea has settled down so much! I haven’t had to take my meds the last few weeks and feel so much better.
Worst part right now: Sleep is a joke. Coming from the girl that can sleep anywhere anytime for 12 hours straight- pregnancy sleep sucks. I’m ordering a pregnancy pillow this week because currently I am requiring 4 different pillows to try and get comfortable and then I have to turn over and it takes 15 minutes to rearrange my pillows ( eye roll emoji). Oh also, the swelling is the worst. Now that I am feeling better nausea wise and have more energy I think I can do everything my pre-pregnacy self could do- false. I definitely notice the swelling after work and now if I don’t rest during the day my ankles are non existent. I got new compression stocking that are my new best friends. Oh also, this belly gets in the way to put on my shoes or pants or socks or really anything. I may start needing assistance to dress myself soon (eye roll emoji).
Cravings: I have zero consistent cravings. Mainly I just see something or think of something and I HAVE to have it 🙂 Its generally extremely healthy or complete crap. Oh one constant love is sautéed Kale. I have it pretty much daily. My favorite is for breakfast with eggs. ORRRR I want ice cream or sugary cereal (send all the cinnamon Chex or Lucky Charms). Apples always taste good. Especially this season.
Updates: The acne situation is getting there. My best friend’s mom is an esthetician and she hooked it up with some amazing natural products. Thanks Jill <3
Baby’s Nursery: … is currently empty. We’ve picked paint and the overall plan but just trying to find time to actually do it. I think I’ve narrowed down the furniture except the glider/rocker. So if you have one you love.. send me your recommendations.
Clothes: We’ve been in all maternity clothes for weeks now. I’m so looking forward to cooler temps, bring on all the leggings, scarves, cardigans and boots. I discovered this week that NONE of my cute boots fit me right now… so that’s fun. These feet better shrink back down.
Now we are off to Kansas to celebrate the holidays with our Gilliland fam <3
XO,
& Baby G
