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How Far Along? 26 weeks
Week 26 Began: Friday, December 9
Size of Baby: length of a scallion (14″, 1.75 pounds)
Gender: A girl, Margaret
Weight Gain: I actually didn’t even weigh myself this week, but I am showing more.
Maternity Clothes: Really quiet week so nothing of note here!
Nursery: My sister and her husband came to Lexington – I hadn’t seen them in 3 years so it was a nice catch up session. She brought me her hardcover illustrated edition of The Hobbit which I adored as a little kid. It was a super thoughtful ‘heirloom’ style thing to share with me and our next generation!
Movement: Still subtle but definitely there.
Symptoms: Backache so bad! Gas… so awkward. haha. Heartburn. Leg cramping – really just in my calves.
Side Effects: A new thing is if I don’t eat soon enough I get really REALLY tired and irritable. My parents are used to a leisurely eating schedule so it’s been a lot of my snacking throughout the day!
Sleep: I’m hitting 8+ a night, sometimes 10 hrs which is AWESOME. My Dad often is letting Lily out in the morning for me so I can sleep more which is so nice and helpful.
Cravings: Chocolate. Popcorn.
What I Miss: My husband. I hope he comes home soon.
Best Moment This Week: Visiting with family. Having a big family meal for my sister and her husband while they were in town.
What I Learned This Week: It’s okay so say “no” to something and no shame in walking away from drama.
Looking Forward To: M coming home soon.