26 weeks & a road trip

For Memorial Weekend, David and I had the opportunity to drive down to Cedar City and meet up with parents, who then drove us to Ridgecrest, California. We had such a wonderful week away from Salt Lake! David took me around the city, which took about 20 minutes because it is fairly small, showed me some sentimental places and we got to spend time with some of his friends.

We spent a lot of time with the Jensen brothers and we played hours on end on a game called Dominion. David was so fixated on winning that he wouldn't stop playing it until he did so! It really is a fun game, we might have to get it. The Jensen's also played some laser tag with us in the neighborhood and took us shooting one morning. I must say, I have a pretty good shot! I surprised myself with how well I did.

We also spent time with Nathan and Aundrea Wonnacott and their newest edition, Luke. He is such a cutie! We went to Baskin Robbins for some ice cream and just caught up with them, which was really nice. I hadn't seen them since before David and I got married. Another couple we got to see was Branden and Tara Decker. It was my first time meeting them so it was a pleasure! They were really easy to get along with.

It really was neat seeing where David grew up and it was especially touching to see him light up as he shared stories about his childhood. Just being there with him was my favorite part of the trip. My least favorite part, however, was the driving and the air mattress every night. My feet are finally back to normal after them being swollen all week long from the driving and walking.

This week, baby's eyes are forming they will soon start to open. Eyelashes are now grown, too. Baby measures 14 inches long and weighs over 1.7 pound. Buttercup's getting the immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up my antibodies. Baby is taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.



How far along? 26 weeks, 6 months! I'll be in my third trimester on Sunday.

Total weight gain: I will just say that I am gaining steadily.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Soon I will have to start wearing bigger, stretchy shirts. Most of my normal shirts are finally starting to come up a little too high. I finally got my maternity uniform for work and it shows off my little bump. I had a few customers ask when I was due, so that made me feel good!

Sleep: Hardly any. My insomnia is killing me.

Best moment this week: Baby dancing around while listening to Michael Jackson. We have a wiggler!

Miss Anything? It's to the point where soon I won't be able to touch my toes... will soon need to have David paint my toenails.

Movement: Lots! Not so much the past week or so because baby doesn't have much room, but little one lets me know that it's there! David has been able to feel buttercup a handful of times, so that is really special.

Food cravings: Corn chex!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Long car rides apparently.

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks every so often.

Symptoms:  Sciatic nerve pain (ow!), emotional, forgetful, painful ribs, hard time breathing.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it's slowly starting to pop out.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Beyond happy! When I get emotional though, I completely lose it! I have completely bawled a few times.

Looking forward to: Getting a new apartment and starting on the nursery!