Big Time Catch-Up (weeks 23-26)

Okay, I'm just going to call the last 3 weeks what it was: complete chaos.  The big move to our new house was last weekend, and the two weeks leading up to that were nothing short of stressful: packing, working, entertaining guests, packing some more, etc.  So needless to say, my blogging went by the wayside (plus our computer was packed up for the last week and a half, so that made it difficult to upload pictures).  So without further ado, here is the photo bomb that is the last 3 weeks of my pregnancy.  

23 weeks:

24 weeks:  
(San Francisco, spending a lovely afternoon with my good friend Christie. Too busy to take belly pictures that week, so these will have to do)

Absolutely adore her.  Christie is among the few fabulous "Aunties" that Baby G will have.  :)

25 weeks:

(and dead tired from the move)

26 weeks: 
(Feeling very full and spoiled after my husband pampered me with flowers, a spa gift certificate, and a delicious pancake breakfast.  I was truly spoiled this Mother's Day, more so than I deserved to be considering I'm not quite a mom yet.  But I won't complain.)

How far along? 26 weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes? Yes, and some of my regular stretchy clothes still.

Stretch marks? No.  Still keeping my fingers crossed, since my belly seems to be growing by the day.

Sleep: My allergies have been bothering me.  And I have baby parts (I think feet) poking and prodding at my bladder constantly, so I don't get a whole lot of sleep between having to breathe through my mouth all night and getting up every couple of hours to pee.

Best moment this week: Having my husband pamper me on Mother's Day.  Good man.

Movement: Tons!  Especially after something sugary like a cookie or a popsicle.

Food cravings: Bananas, banana popsicles, iced tea, pretty much anything cold and juicy.

Gender: Baby girl!

Labor Signs: Not this week.  Had a few scares two weeks ago, but I think they were mostly stress-related. My doctor threatened to put me on bed rest if I didn't start taking better care of myself.  That was the wake up call I needed, so I'm taking it much easier and everything is fine now.  :)

Belly Button in or out? Innie.

Wedding rings on or off? Still on.  But the heat is making my fingers swell, so I may be saying goodbye to my engagement ring soon.  I am so grateful I never soldered my two rings together; since my wedding band is so thin I'm confident that I'll be able to wear it through most of my pregnancy.

What I miss: Being able to be on my feet for longer than an hour or two.  And a good, hard workout.  And wine.  Always wine.

What I am looking forward to: Lots of fun stuff coming up: my birthday next week, setting up her room over the next few weeks, Labor Class in early June, and my Montana Baby Shower in about a month.  May and June are exciting months!

Milestones: Making it past V-Day (Viability Day, 24 weeks, when the baby has a much greater chance of survival if she was to decide to come early.  But don't get any ideas, Baby!  Stay put, you've got some more baking to do!)