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Symptoms- I really can't get enough of you being in my tummy! I have loved every experience I have had while being pregnant with you. Some of those experiences are more fun than others but regardless they are all new and are just a reminder that I have a sweet angel growing inside me. Some of the not-so-fun experiences are the occasional heartburn. I have never had heartburn until I got pregnant with you and that sensation is painful but nothing that can't be fixed with Tums. Daddy probably doesn't enjoy this next "experience" but I have had gas more frequently. In the past, I have had to suffer because of Daddy and now the tables are turned! Other than those two symptoms, I am not experiencing anything negative. I am still going to Pilates twice a week and now that the weather is nice, Daddy and I are taking lots of walks and hikes! I notice while I work out that you get your own workout inside my tummy! About half the time you are sleeping and resting up but then you wake up and start flipping and kicking. After all that activity you seem to wear yourself out and then take a nap to get your energy back!
Cravings- I have wanted chocolate more frequently these days. I allow us to have a few sweet treats a week but nothing too major- maybe Frozen Yogurt (our favorite is vanilla with strawberries and hot chocolate fudge) or a few pieces of chocolate here and there. Other than that little sweet tooth I do not seem to crave anything. My major focus with eating is getting 7 servings of fruits and vegetables each day and making sure you get enough protein and water. With all these healthy foods I have eaten over the past 6 1/2 months I am really hoping you grow up loving your greens!
Weight Gain- I went to my 26 week check-up on Thursday 2/29/12 and so far I have gained a total of 11 pounds. My doctor is still happy with this number due to my below average height!
Maternity Clothes- I am still have two pairs of non-maternity jeans I wear, only with the Belly Band, of course. I also purchased a pair of maternity jeans with the full tummy panel and even though they look silly without a shirt, they are so comfy! I still have lots of tops that I can wear so I haven't had to buy much...yet!
New Happenings- You seem to be on a sleep schedule. You are active in the morning, after lunch, and just before bed - other times you seem to be sleeping. I sit at my desk in the morning and watch my tummy move with your movements, I see it bump out as you kick or punch. I could sit all day and watch your sweet movements! Your kicks and punches are not painful yet, just fun! I know you are higher up in my abdomen because I feel your little flutters closer up to my ribs now- mainly on my right side. I am also having more vivid dreams at night that don't seem to make any sense. They are not about you or really anyone in particular, just dreams I remember very well when I wake up.
The countdown is on! 14 more weeks until we get to meet our precious baby girl!!!
