26 weeks - End of Second Trimester

We had another doctor appointment and ultrasound today.  Baby is looking great, and weighing 2 lbs 2 oz.  His head is about 7 cm in diameter and he is definitely still a boy!  He is at the 63^rd percentile.  I feel him kick almost all the time now, which is fun. Sometimes it is exhausting, but I am getting more used to it, so it is fun when I want it and not as distracting when I am trying to work/sleep.

The last few weeks have had their ups and downs.  Some stomach downs, and some cramping and pain near my cervix, but it seems like things are back on track and we have a plan for both.  I am certainly feeling (and looking) more pregnant each day, and I know it is only the beginning.  I am down to 7 mg prednisone and am happy to be weaning off.  I am going to start monitoring my blood sugar a few times per week to make sure that I don’t develop gestational diabetes (especially with the prednisone which ups my risks for diabetes).  We have our next appointment in 2 weeks (with only a quick ultrasound), and I am guessing this 2 week pattern is probably here to stay.

 

We had a wonderful weekend with Tina and Josie last weekend!  It was truly a joy to catch up and visit, and get to show them all our favorite spots.  I also got a mini baby-shower of love from Tina and Josie and had fun getting maternity clothes for me and toys and clothes for the baby!  I am still sad we haven’t been able to go to California all year (and won’t at Christmas), and having some of Charles’ family visit makes it easier (although I greatly miss the rest of you).  I have been so lucky to marry into a great family and I never thought I would miss you all so much.  We also like the spontaneous care packages from Maria which are fun and make us feel closer!

 

Tomorrow we are meeting with our replacement doula since our planned labor doula is moving out of town.  I think the replacement, Deana, will be great, so excited to meet her.  Also we are taking our labor class all day on Sunday.  We might get a few other things done this weekend, but as it is, it will probably be busy with shopping and cooking on Saturday.  We both have Monday off (Columbus day holiday for me and Charles is taking vacation), so that will be a good day to decompress after some busy weekends (and even busier weekends coming up, yay for my Shower, I can’t wait). 

It is feeling like October is already packed, and December I might be useless, so I hope we can get the room painted and furniture set up early in November, to give us time to finish decorating and get everything prepped.  I know we have 3 months left, but it sure feels like it is going to fly on by.