Steve and I decorated our Christmas tree this week! I love it! Tuesday, my sisters came over to make wreaths with me! We scattered branches and pine needles aaaallllllll over my living room, and Steve made us dinner :)
Steve also got a new tattoo this week - only because he guessed his Christmas present early! He now knows that's a big no-no, I'd rather him pretend like he doesn't know than find out that he does! He had the bottom one before, but it was just an outline, so they added color to that one, then did the new one on top:
One of the funniest things that happened this week was Zane reacting to loud noises - one night, Steve knocked over the fan, and as it clattered to the ground, Zane kicked me really hard! Another time, Steve turned on the vacuum right next to me, and Zane kicked hard again! I don't think he likes the loud noises lol.
Zane should be measuring at least 14 inches this week, and weigh about 1 3/4 pounds! He's busy inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid through his mouth and nose, which is essential for developing the lungs. His nerve pathways are becoming more and more developed, making him more sensitive to sound (which explains the kicking!). His eyes are also finished forming, and he should finally open them sometime this week!
Me at 26 weeks:
How far along? 26 Weeks
Maternity clothes? Yup :) Actually, I'm starting to grow out of a few of the maternity pants that I started wearing during my first trimester . . .
Total Weight Gain: Gained another pound this week, leaving me at -4 pounds from pre-pregnancy
Sleep: Sleep has been off and on - the leg cramps were pretty bad this week - bad enough to the point where they made me cry! I woke up Steve one time and he tried rubbing my leg, but once they start, nothing can stop them. I've really made an effort to up my potassium and calcium intake the last couple of days, and I think it's helping.
Best moment this week: Sometimes the best moments are just cuddling with Steve and talking about what our baby might be like :)
Miss Anything? I just want a cold turkey and cheese sandwich . . .
Movement: He's not as active as last week, but he still moves around a few times a day, especially at night :)
Food cravings: I was really craving ramen noodles (or "stringy stuff" as my family used to call it) with tuna fish earlier this week - and I finally got some! Yum! Also, I've developed a strange liking to milk lately - usually I'm not a huge milk fan, only with my cereal, plus I'm lactose-intolerant, so I drink soy, almond, or lactose-free milk, but I've been loving my milk lately!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not in that sense, but I have been feeling dizzy every morning at work. I think I just need to drink more water in the mornings, so I'm trying to do that.
Any other symptoms? Leg cramps, stretching pains, dizziness, heartburn - it's back, with a vengeance :/
Have you started to show yet: Yup, though I don't really feel like I grew this week too much
Gender prediction: It's a boy!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I would say happy - I'm really excited about having a baby :)
Looking forward to: Meeting with the birth photographer and doula this weekend! I hope I like them!
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