Week 26

We had a baby check this week and it went very well. She still hates the doppler and runs away from it, which I think is so funny. She also didn't appreciate being messed with when she was feeling where the baby was. She is laying sideways, and I am hoping she is going to turn down soonish. I will keep doing the spinning babies exercises to get her head down. I will probably make a "hospital care provider" appointment for next time (at 30 weeks!) And then do my 36 week appt. at the clinic again. Joy leaves two weeks before my due date, but I think it will be fine. I guess we'll see. Even if she isn't here, I'm fine with being at the birth center with anyone there. 

Week:  26

What I love: That we'll have a road soon! Hopefully! I am ready to just drive around. It has been more challenging being with my kiddos recently as Emma's last molar is coming through and she's been a PIA in a big time way. Jack is also being a challenge, being super aggressive in a mean, violent type of way. I think it's the change to being in school with his other friends, but it's hard to deal with it. Especially in a non-angry type of way. But other things I love are my kids, my husband, being almost at the end of my 2nd trimester. 

What I hate: Hurting when I walk sometimes. Being cranky. Not being able to bend over very well. Knowing that even more restrictive movement is coming. Pushing babies out. Yep hate. it. 

What I miss: Sleeping all the time, any time I want. OK, so I haven't actually been able to do that for five years, but every once in a while, I really miss it! :) 

What I’m looking forward to the most: Being finished. And being able to drink freely. That will be nice. Not that I drink that much anyway, but it would be nice to have a huge! G&T right now. :) 

Sleep: Still sleeping really well. In fact, I keep not hearing the kids when they wake up. Which is all to the good for me. 

Bra Size: C. And hopefully that will be it until my milk comes in and then I'll start the reverse process.....

Wedding rings on or off: Off still and until the end. Though I tried on Julianna's and it fit. I asked her if I could borrow it till I have my baby :) She didn't think I was serious. :D

Weight: 164 Weight Gain: 21 lbs

Worries: Not really worried this week. Other then being a bit concerned at my fast temper. And I still don't want to push a baby out again. 

Things of interest: I had my prenatal at the clinic this week so I could get my labs done. I met another midwife who works there and I really liked her too. She was very down to earth and efficient. Always a big plus in my book. I will probably make an appointment with a medical provider the next time and then will be set until 36 weeks.  I am really looking forward to this last trimester. It's the longest and most painful/uncomfortable, but it's the END! I will NEVER have to do it again! I will never be this uncomfortable AGAIN! YIPPPPEEEEE! (Lord, please don't judge me and have me get pregnant again accidentally before I an do something PERMANENT to stop it! Thank you so much!) 

Developments: 
She's getting bigger. That's for sure. It was really funny at the appt. they were going to listen to her heart on the doppler and I warned the lady that she doesn't like it and would try to run away. Sure enough as soon as she found her heartbeat, the little stinker started moving all around. And when the MW tried to feel where she was she resisted quite a bit. Too funny!

Mood: Good. A bit cranky at times and snappish, but really pretty good. I haven't had a big depression for a long time, which is such a blessing. Lord, help that continue! 

Movement: Lots and all the time. She is stretching all around all the time.   

The belly (and the button!): Yes it's still there. I don't have any sign of a line yet, which is kind of funny. 

Measurements: Chest:  Waist: 32.75  Midsection: 38.5 Hips:  Thighs:  I didn't take all of them, but I don't think they've changed much other then the belly getting ginormous. 

Exercise: Yep. 5 days. Oh ya! I'm still cruizin'. 

Eating: Yep, still the same. I did pretty good with the protein this week. 

The weekly pics: 

And me

And a comparison because it's fun!