25 & 26 Weeks

25 Weeks

So I missed posting last week because I was visiting my family.  First I went to Pasadena (LA area) to help out my Aunt & Uncle C for three days while they went to see my Uncle G go before the Senate Judiciary Committee because he has been nominated to serve as a judge on the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Uncle G is a great guy and we are all very proud of him and what he has accomplished!  I couldn't go to DC but I was able to go hang out with two of my cousins in Pasadena for a few days.  O & W are 13 and 16 but they are very mature for their ages and are a lot of fun to hang out with!  I mostly just had to drive them to and from school and then I spent my days hanging out at their house which is one of my favorite places because it is incredibly relaxing.

One of my favorite places to read

 I was able to do a lot of reading which is one of my favorite ways to spend a day. I figure I should get in as much reading as possible before Baby M comes and life gets crazy:) I was a little sad that it wasn't warm enough to lay out by the pool but it was still really nice!

Another great reading spot

I came home for two days and then I flew up to Utah to visit my family.  I always love going home and spending time with my parents and siblings!  We are a sort of nerdy family but we have a lot of fun together.  My little brother M has gone through a growth spurt over the last few months and I think he might actually pass me up in height by the next time I see him.  Since there is an almost 15 year age gap between the two of us it is fun to see him getting older. We watched lots of March Madness and debated the merits of various different superheroes.  I ate lots of food that I probably shouldn't have but I enjoyed every bite of it :)

My Grandma drove up from Wyoming to see me so we went to lunch with my sister C.  I don't get to spend much time with my Grandma anymore so I always try to soak up the time that we have together.  She brought me an adorable stuffed bear for the little man.

Grandma, Me and the Little Man

My parents and sisters were able to feel Baby M kick which was fun.  My dad is especially patient in waiting to feel kicks so he experienced it the most.  I feel very blessed to have my parents as the grandparents for the Little Man. He will be very lucky to have them.  Baby M will be the first grandchild for my parents so there is a little extra excitement over this pregnancy!

My dad and me with Baby M

J was nice enough to paint the nursery while I was gone!  I was so excited to come home to a painted nursery so that we can start putting everything together.  A friend was nice enough to stop by and help J move the dresser upstairs.  I love the paint color on both the walls and the dresser.  I still need to sew the tabs on the backs of the curtains but hopefully those will be up by next week.  I also need to get started on finding/ making the wall decor.

The last few weeks hanging out with family have been a lot of fun!  I'm not thrilled to head back to work on Monday but it will be nice to be home and see J every day.  I love having him around so that he can talk to Baby M and feel his kicks :)  For now I'm looking forward to having a nice Easter!  J has been deployed for the last few years on Easter so I'm excited to have him here this year. 

26 Weeks

Now onto the regular update:

How far along: 25 & 26 weeks
Baby is the size of a: 25- rutabega then  26-cucmber
Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs at 25 weeks, 10 lbs at 26 weeks

Maternity Clothes: I'm still wearing maternity jeans and some shirts and regular dresses and leggings.  It is really strange to see how a shirt fits one week and then how different it can look the next time I wear it.

Sleep: I'm still sleeping really well!  The little guy is being really nice to me and letting me get good sleep.

Best Moment of the Week: Getting to go home and spend time with my family :) Also getting reunited with J at the end of the week!

Miss Anything: regular jeans.  Maternity jeans are super comfortable but between having to cover the band and trying to keep them up they can be kind of annoying.

Movement:  Baby M has been very active but he really likes to stop kicking as soon as someone else tries to feel it.  He is already a little punk :)

Food Cravings: I got to have Cafe Rio so I was happy food wise this week!

Symptoms: Occasional ligament pains, it's starting to get a touch harder to put my shoes on or get up if I'm laying down

Have you started to show yet: Yep!  It is very obvious from the side but from the front it depends on what I'm wearing.

Looking Forward To: Easter!  and also getting the nursery set up :)