Week 25 & 26 - Combo Time

About ME:

I'm not sure that the picture above does the belly justice...but it is definitely getting bigger and bigger.  This week is a combo week...we have a "revised" due date, NOVEMBER 7th...so week 25 & 26 become one BIG blog post.

Waist: 39.0 inches (Total growth 5.5 inches)
Weight: 154.2 lbs (Total increase 10.4 lbs)

The past 2 weeks brought on a little more leg cramping and acid reflux, but also a "new" back pain.  I went to the chiropractor last week and found out that our precious Monster has pushed my rib out of alignment and that is what is causing this new pain.  After 1 treatment, I felt some minor relief, but he also gave me stretches to complete and will be seeing the doctor again this week.  Rich also surprised me with a pregnancy massage on Saturday (which was amazing)!!!

Also, my body is continues to no longer be my own...at all!  My belly button is a half-outtie and working on becoming a full-outtie within the week.  Goodness, the changes that happen in a week!

Next doctor's appointment in 2 weeks...but a glucose test this week!

About MONSTER:

In the past 2 weeks, lots of growth has been happening along with continued movement!  Monster's eyes are starting to open this week along with more brain-wave activity.  Monster can hear noises and now respond...looks like we need to start talking to him/her a little more each day!

Planning for MONSTER:

Working on the nursery...and have been blessed with all our bedding for the room arriving last week.  Thanks Aunt Roxy and Grandma!  Now we have a little more motivation to get the crib and dresser put together.  We also picked out the nursery chair we want and are so excited to start to see things piece together. 

Down to about 14 weeks (give or take) and it seems like time is really starting to fly.  We plan to get more work done on the nursery this week (pictures to follow).