Bu- Bye Second Trimester!

 The finish line is on the horizon! Less than 100 days to go!

  Week 26! 

Well this week Baby G. is the size of a head of lettuce.  

·    Baby G. is measuring about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighing about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.  

• His eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open, and his eyelashes are now grown, too.
• He's getting his immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up my antibodies.
• He's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice. (source Bump)

Baby G.- Continues to kick me awake at 5 a.m. every morning. You can set your watch by it.

Bump Report-  According to the doctor the bump is measuring about 1/2 a week ahead of schedule. My bump has grown so much in the last month that my back has been bothering me. I picked up the Belly Bandit on the recommendation of my doctor. It has really helped.

 Coconut Oil- I slather the bump in this natural moisturizer. Bonus: Jef says I smell like an Almond Joy Bar!

Nursery- We ordered the glider. We also bought our first two pieces of baby gear that we have actually brought into the house. The Snug-a-Bunny Rock and Play and the car seat. We have officially decided on a lamb and bunny theme.

Cravings - Peanut butter, egg salad, and of course Pirate's Booty (not at the same time).

Aversions- Oatmeal and the smell of hotdogs still send me over the edge!

Looking forward to- The baby care class next week. I will either be surprised by how much I know or horrified about how clueless I am! I think these classes are   important. People will give you advice along the lines of' Well, I did this with my baby', but new research has changed a lot in terms of what is now recommended. It should be informative and interesting!

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