26 Weeks

 

After the complications of last week, this week was much better.  Saturday morning I awoke to some cramping and mild contractions (I know what they feel like now).  Jeff and I just hung out in bed talking until they went away.  Because I wasn't worried about my girls, they went away pretty quickly.  I just need to keep myself from getting stressed out.  The rest of the day, I felt pretty good.  I spent most of it out of bed, which is a big deal at this point.  Unfortunately I haven't quite learned what my limit is.  I think I overdid it on Saturday, because on Sunday I was back in bed all day with lovely tummy pains.  I had to make a hard decision to drop my substitute teaching jobs for the remainder of my pregnancy.  I am NOT looking forward to staying home all the time.  Getting out and teaching is my social life right now.  I was totally bummed to have to make that decision.  I still have several weeks of Intervention to do, so it's not all bad.  At least that is only 3 hours, 3 days each week.  That's totally doable.

So Monday I stayed home.  It was a bummer because I was actually feeling pretty good.  Oh well, I have to look out for the girls.  I worked my intervention on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday this week.  On Wednesday, I had my second glucose tolerance test (yum), another ultrasound and appointment with our OB, and then a WONDERFUL prenatal massage.  It was a busy day!  My parents came into town with Grandma Bert and Lisa (my sister).  They had some condo stuff to deal with and also some furniture shopping to do.  I really like all of these little trips down here.  We all went out to Mikuni for dinner, except Benny (Jeff's dad) who had to work.  :(  I am going to LOVE having my family closer when the girls are here.  After dinner, we went to Big Spoon to give the girls a little bit of sugar.  I think they liked it.

Thursday was another good day.  Work was great, and we all had a Subway picnic lunch in our backyard before my family had to head back to Redding.  This time Benny was able to make it, but Jeff and Pat (his mom) were working.  I hope we can get everyone together one of these days!!!

Other than all that, the week was pretty mellow.  I did get lots of deliveries of diapers.  I have started my stash of cloth diapers and I am getting a little bit obsessed.  I love all of the colors.  I also like getting presents almost every day. hehehe.  I just hope that the whole cloth diaper thing works out.  I am getting so excited for the girls to get here....I especially look forward to them being on the OUTSIDE of my body.  That way if they want to fight over space, I don't have to feel it.  I love my girls though.  I am really starting to enjoy this pregnancy.  Thank you LORD!!!

DATA:

How far along? 26 weeks

Babies are the size of an: who knows!!

Maternity clothes? LOVE them, but this week I have been opting for skirts with elastic waists. Even my maternity clothes are feeling tight.

Have you told family and friends? Yes.

Stretch marks? Not from the pregnancy  ;)

Symptoms: Minor headaches, rib soreness and major belly discomfort.

Sleep: Sleep? What’s sleep?  So uncomfortable this week! (same as last week)

Best moment this week:  I think I had one whole day where I felt (almost) normal.

Miss Anything?  Not being in pain

Number of times I get up to pee each night: I think 3-4.

Movement: TONS of movement.  I love it!

Food cravings: None really

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smells still bother me, but not as much.

Have you started to show yet: Yup.  I feel huge.

Gender: Both GIRLS!!!

Labor Signs: Not this week.

Belly Button in or out? Totally flat.

Mood: Blah

Looking forward to: This pregnancy being over.

Weight Gain: 18.6 pounds.