26 weeks has arrived! According to my many apps, Baby B is about 2 pounds and measures about 9.5 to 14 inches. The baby's eyes have been closed and they have finally re-opened this week. Baby B can also hear noises and respond to them. I have found that he/she really likes music and moves A LOT.
This has been a different week for me as I've been feeling pretty good physically, but have been emotionally bothered I guess I could say. First off, I wish I had an accurate scale so that I knew if I was on target for weight gain, because my current scale sucks and the one that I want, it's kind of expensive, so I'm trying to adult and and not make rash decisions!
Secondly, I am now visibly pregnant and I'm not hiding it. This also means that people in public see it as well and it's not denying it. I get the "oh how many months are you" question and respond and they are like "oh, I asked because you're so small" or "you are so tiny" (meaning my body...not my belly) or my favorite "when I was xx months, I was way bigger than you". I get that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it kind of makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong and makes me question my actions. The questions go through my head of:
Am I gaining enough weight?
It kind of hurts. Then I get kind of angry and say to myself that people need to mind their business. I know my husband gets tired of me asking everyday if my stomach looks smaller. His response is always "definitely not". I know that depending on the baby's position, my belly shape changes, so that plays a part. Also, what I ate for the day and time of the day affects the shape as well. I don't know if people were expecting me to get balloon sized or what.
I know from research that according to my Normal BMI, I'm only supposed to gain 25-35 pounds my total pregnancy. Right now, I have gained about 11 pounds (it'd probably be more if I had an accurate scale) with 3 months to go. That's not bad right?? I've been a pretty healthy eater and I eat when I'm hungry, which is 3 times a day with snacks in between. My baby is also moving constantly, so I know that it's doing alright. I'm just venting I guess because it is kind of irritating.
Now, for the physical things...I've had more trouble finding a comfortable spot when sleeping. I toss and turn ALL NIGHT. I have a pregnancy pillow but I don't think it works that well for me. I also have slight pain at the bottom of my bump, which comes and goes throughout the day. It helps when I hold it up, as I am carrying low, so maybe it's time to invest in that belly support. I have also had some back pain, but it's been manageable.
I hope week 27 is a little better and I get off this emotional rollercoaster. My OB appointment is on Friday and I'm going to express my concerns to her.
Here is my survey for the week:
What Fruit/Veggie are you? Eggplant (What to Expect), Head of Lettuce (Photofy) or Butternut Squash (Ovuline), Scallion (BabyCenter)
This has been a different week for me as I've been feeling pretty good physically, but have been emotionally bothered I guess I could say. First off, I wish I had an accurate scale so that I knew if I was on target for weight gain, because my current scale sucks and the one that I want, it's kind of expensive, so I'm trying to adult and and not make rash decisions!
Secondly, I am now visibly pregnant and I'm not hiding it. This also means that people in public see it as well and it's not denying it. I get the "oh how many months are you" question and respond and they are like "oh, I asked because you're so small" or "you are so tiny" (meaning my body...not my belly) or my favorite "when I was xx months, I was way bigger than you". I get that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it kind of makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong and makes me question my actions. The questions go through my head of:
Am I gaining enough weight?
Am I doing harm to my baby?
Is my stomach supposed to be bigger?
What could I be doing differently?
It kind of hurts. Then I get kind of angry and say to myself that people need to mind their business. I know my husband gets tired of me asking everyday if my stomach looks smaller. His response is always "definitely not". I know that depending on the baby's position, my belly shape changes, so that plays a part. Also, what I ate for the day and time of the day affects the shape as well. I don't know if people were expecting me to get balloon sized or what.
I know from research that according to my Normal BMI, I'm only supposed to gain 25-35 pounds my total pregnancy. Right now, I have gained about 11 pounds (it'd probably be more if I had an accurate scale) with 3 months to go. That's not bad right?? I've been a pretty healthy eater and I eat when I'm hungry, which is 3 times a day with snacks in between. My baby is also moving constantly, so I know that it's doing alright. I'm just venting I guess because it is kind of irritating.
Now, for the physical things...I've had more trouble finding a comfortable spot when sleeping. I toss and turn ALL NIGHT. I have a pregnancy pillow but I don't think it works that well for me. I also have slight pain at the bottom of my bump, which comes and goes throughout the day. It helps when I hold it up, as I am carrying low, so maybe it's time to invest in that belly support. I have also had some back pain, but it's been manageable.
I hope week 27 is a little better and I get off this emotional rollercoaster. My OB appointment is on Friday and I'm going to express my concerns to her.
Here is my survey for the week:
What Fruit/Veggie are you? Eggplant (What to Expect), Head of Lettuce (Photofy) or Butternut Squash (Ovuline), Scallion (BabyCenter)
Due date: October 18, 2016
How far along: 26 weeks, 6 days
Next appointment: July 22
Gender: Still #teamgreen...many people are saying boy! The girl count is slowly going up
Total weight gain/loss: 11-12 pounds
Exercise: Walking the dog and PokemonGo...don't ask
Stretch marks: Still no stretch marks but I can feel the stretch
Swelling: Fingers are starting to swell as rings are getting a little tighter.
Maternity clothes: I haven't bought anymore since last week
Belly button: It's flat
Wedding Rings On/Off: On
Happy or Moody: I've been pretty happy
Wedding Rings On/Off: On
Happy or Moody: I've been pretty happy
Sleep: It's taking me a longer time to get comfortable at night. Don't feel well rested in the morning
Food cravings: None
Symptoms: Heartburn is in major overtime....daily
Movement: I love feeling the baby move. Baby B kicked me so hard this week that I awoke from my nap! It scared the crap out of me!
Labor signs: None
What I miss: Sushi is what I miss this week
Food/Smell Aversions: None
Food/Smell Aversions: None
What I'm loving: Some would probably be weirded out, but my in-laws LOVE touching my growing belly. I don't mind it because it lets me know that they are comfortable in doing so and can't await the arrival of the grandson/daughter/ niece/nephew!
What I'm looking forward to: Designing the nursery...still, I'm getting restless but have nothing to put in it
Best moment this week: Not really any "bests" this week
Milestones: None
XoXo,
Crystal
