another late HDBD: 26 weeks

How far along?: 26w 3days

How big is baby?: She is now the size of an eggplant or 13.6 to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5-2.5lbs.  She is soaking up my antibodies, getting her immune system ready for life outside the womb.  Eyes are forming, and she'll soon be practicing to blink...perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes. 

Weight gain/loss?: +22lb and feeling a bit like a linebacker.  That's all I have to say about that.  I saw one of my besties this morning at our bible study and she is super skinny for being 19weeks pregnant.  Made me feel like a cow.  But I've been praying and praying for her to get pregnant after years of trying, a foster/adoption, and failed IF treatments, so I couldn't be happier for her.  Plus, it will be fun to have babes only 7 weeks apart!  

Stretch marks?:  none...please stay away!  One of my awesome newborn clients from this week gave me her almost full bottle of this prevention lotion.  Hope it works!

Maternity clothes?:  ooooooo yea.  See that bump?!

Sleep?:  Not too bad, though I've been battling this sinus infection for almost 3 weeks now and the allergies to TX trees didn't make it feel any better.  I'm on antibiotics, but they aren't doing much.  I can't wait to be able to fully breathe in my sleep.  Andrew says that I'm snoring.

Food cravings?: none really.  I just like to eat everything.  Well everything + cupcakes.  :)

Gender?: sweet baby girl.  And status on her name:  I have a new favorite that Andrew needs some convincing on.

Movement?: Greater than last week and notice her most when I'm still....which is a rare these days, so it's mostly in the morning and before bed at night.

Belly button?: still an inny and looking to stay that way.

Symptoms?:  I'm wishing that I had time for naps these days, but Adalyn's nap time is my most productive time of the day for work...so I press on.  Other than being sick and feeling haaauge, feeling good.

What are you looking forward to this week?:  I'm having a girl's night to celebrate a dear friend's birthday Friday night, have a full day of shooting on Saturday, and family time on Sunday.  It's been a busy week, so I'm looking forward to some down time.