26 Weeks

How Far Along - 26 weeks! Only 14 to go, holy cow!
Size of Baby - About 14 inches and 1 pound 12 ounces (The weight is a little off since he weighed that about two and a half weeks ago!) The size of an English hot house cucumber????
What the baby can do this week- He is still putting on the baby fat, is inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid which will get him ready to take his first breaths. Also, since we are having a boy, his testicles are descending into his scrotum. Needed to know THAT didn't you? HA
Total Weight Gain - 11 pounds (as of the last DR appointment, but I am sure since Christmas and break it is more) We go again next Friday which I am NOT looking forward to. Well the weigh in anyway, hearing the heartbeat is always great.
Maternity Clothes - Yes! I have found a pair of tights that are so comfortable. I have a few long sweaters and shirts I can wear with them, and plan on finding more.
Gender - A baby boy! James Patrick
Sleep - Sleeping much better. I figured out how to position the pillow just right. Putting it in between my legs wasn't working, so instead I just make sure it is under just my belly. I did it last night and I slept GREAT!
What I Crave - Chocolate and grapes. Not at the same time.
Symptoms - My stomach is starting to poke out. I hugged Michael today and realized I can't get as close as I used to :( I really miss my tight hugs. Ahhh, at least its for a good cause!
Baby Purchases - None this week! I did get an outfit from a colleague though that is too cute! I will be looking into invites for the shower this week though. I volunteered to do the invites so I could know when the shower was going to be (I hate surprises), but it didn't work. I had to promise to only pick out the invites and then Michael will fill in the info. Darn it!

I also have my 1 hour gestational diabetes test today...that should be fun! I am anxious to find out the results next week. Wish me luck!