26 Weeks, 98 days left!

26 Weeks is here and I finally am getting overly excited. So there has been a reason we keep getting ultrasounds (we have had 4 so far and my office only does 2 typically). Our baby at her first anatomy scan was measuring little, but they were more concerned because her femurs were really little (which is a surprise because I am a tower...)  which is a soft indicator for Downs Syndrome. So we went back a few weeks later and she was still measuring small. So we were referred to a specialist and had that done Monday. We said a lot of prayers that if it was His will she would be healthy, and if it wasn't that we would be comforted. The thing is I know we could handle anything the Lord throws at us because He only asks of us what He knows we can handle. 

So we had the ultrasound and she was still measuring very small (now like 2 weeks behind where she should be) and he just goes "nope she's fine, she's just tiny". He couldn't find anything that could indicate that there was an underlying problem. It was a relief, not that I wouldn't be happy even if our little girl had differences, but obviously everyone hopes that their child will have an easy life so I felt very grateful that this wasn't something I had to be prepared for. One of the coolest parts of the ultrasound is the tech was getting mad that our sweet girl kept covering her face and all of a sudden she switched to 3D! It was the coolest thing. She was still covering her face a ton but we got two photos where we saw what she really looked like. They will be at the bottom :) 

How far along:

26 weeks 

Size of baby:  
Butternut Squash! Almost 2 pounds. 

Total Weight Gain:
I haven't really bothered to look. 

Stretch Marks:  

I think I might be getting little ones on my love handles? Maybe? I don't know it's very light pink and it's always after I change out of maternity jeans so idk if it's pink from the seams or not. Oh well! 

Maternity Clothes:
Pure bliss. 

Gender: 
She is officially 100% a girl. This tech was extremely positive so thank goodness lol. The last one was too but this one said she won't even tell people if she's not certain haha. 

Movement:   

She was moving lots! It was so fun to see her wiggling at the ultrasound she was all over the place. 

Belly Button in or out?:
I don't think it'll ever pop out. Maybe at the last stretch? 

Sleep: 
Sleep is great. I wake up a lot but fall asleep quick. Except for the night before the ultrasound. I think I was so anxious that I just couldn't sleep. 

What I miss:

Well I went to the dollar theater and was SO uncomfortable. I think it's because the chairs only go just right below my shoulders and I need more support than that for almost 3 hours. So that's sad. Guess it'll only be expensive ones from here on out. 

Food Cravings:
My friend Marianne had amazing lettuce wraps at her reception last year. And that's all I want! Mmm they were tasty. 


Food Aversions:  

Not much these days :) 

Nausea:
More than nausea I start getting light headed and get cold sweats if I haven't had much water. I was a bit nauseous all night before my ultrasound but I think it must've just been nerves. 

Moody/Happy?
Very happy :) 

Wedding ring on our off?

It's on! Haven't gotten swollen feet or hands yet. Thank goodness it's not summer! 

Symptoms: 

Standing on my feet all morning at church yesterday while we rushed around the library to get the packets ready was way rough. My feet killed and my lower left back was aching so bad. I get light headed pretty easily and get a little bit of reflux but no more than I got before I was pregnant so I don't really notice. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Seeing our little girl again in 6 weeks... I know that's forever away but it was so cool seeing her in 3D that I hope they do it again! 

Baby Names:

After seeing more of what she looks like we are like 99% sure. We call her by her name all the time. But we still want to see her first. If people ask me I don't mind telling them, just don't want to officially announce it! 

26 Week Photo

Sweet Girl's Photos:

"No close-ups today please..."

"Maybe just a quick peek"

"Gotcha! Beat iiiiit" Literally reminds me of a Michael Jackson pose. She always does this!

She totally has Bryce's nose in my opinion. That's her umbilical chord in front of her lips. And the placenta to her side of her face. 

Or does she look like me? Hmmm..

She's pushed up against the placenta and is squishing her face into it according to the tech lol. 

"That's enough, thanks for coming see ya byyyyyye"

She really was doing this 99% of the time, we got lucky she showed us her face super fast in those two shots! Love this sweet girl so much, we can't wait to kiss that sweet face in 14 weeks! 😍