Update: 26 weeks

 Just a little bump humor.

Baby size: My little girlfriend is about 2 lbs now and measures approx. 14 inches, about the size of a scallion, from head to heel. Her eyelids will begin to open and blink on their own.  She may be able to hear my voice and they say to play music for her.  She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid as well.

Weight gain:  I weighed myself Saturday night b/c I was anxious to see how many lbs were added after our Thanksgiving feast and was thrilled to see only 2 more lbs since my last doctor's appointment. 24 lbs in total so far.

Stretch marks: Not yet and I hope it stays that way.

Belly button: Definitely out.

Sleep: Still suffering from insomnia but the tryptophan from the turkey worked wonders as I slept through the night on Thanksgiving.  Maybe I need to start eating a turkey sandwich each night before going to bed.

Movement:  She is a mover and shaker.  I have discovered she especially kicks right after I drink something very cold. 





Best moment of the week: Cutting down our Christmas tree as a family of 3.  This year seemed extra special knowing that the baby was part of the process. 

It is tradition that we go with my sister's family each year to pick out and cut down our trees.  It took us about 15 mins to pick out a tree.  Actually my sister found our tree and we agreed it was a keeper.  On the other hand it took them 1.5 hrs to find the BIGGEST tree at the nursery.

Griswald's Family Christmas Tree

  Here is a pick of my brother-in-law and husband trying to get their tree in the house.  LITTLE FULL, LOTTA SAP!

Looking forward to: My favorite holiday activity is driving around to see all the houses decorated with Christmas lights.

Miss anything: Champagne but I had a 1/2 of glass last night while cooking dinner for my family. Figured a splash wouldn't hurt to celebrate hitting the 6 month mark.  I don't need gifts when baby girl arrives just bring the champs!      

Food cravings:  Really enjoying the sweets lately.  Never was one to crave sweet things but now dinner is not complete without some dessert afterwards to curb my sweet tooth. 

Symptoms:  Just a large belly.  Had a lady ask me last week if I was having twins after I told her I wasn't due for 3 more months.