Logan's Sisters: 26 Weeks

Sunday, September 16, 2012

26 Weeks

Current size of baby: Head of lettuce

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 21 lbs

Inches Gained: 5.5 inches

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Sleep: Not as good. Thanks to my pregnancy pillow, however, I’ve been able to sleep better.

How I'm feeling: So incredibly tired. And it’s that “I’ve been crying all day” kind of wiped out feeling. My blood sugar has been all over the place which contributes to the fatigue. There are foods that I spent months trying to find that wouldn’t raise my blood sugar and now they do. I’m a bit terrified that I’m going to have to go on insulin, especially since I can’t exercise to improve my blood sugar. I see my endocrinologist on Wednesday. Through it all, I feel incredibly blessed to be this far.

Best moment this week: Buying some really cute fall maternity clothes. And I found the most comfortable maternity jeans ever!! I’m determined to keep wearing them long after the baby is here!

Movement: Yes. I can now SEE the movement sometimes which I’ve never experienced before.

Food cravings: Chex Mix Puppy Chow, which I can’t even have in the house anymore. Sweets are completely off limits from now on.

Food aversions: Sadly, I could eat any and everything placed before me.

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: NO

Belly Button in or out? Out

What I miss: Being able to sleep in any position I want to.

What I am looking forward to: My baby shower! I am so excited to be able to attend (and not on bedrest) and to still be pregnant at my shower. I can’t wait to spend the afternoon with my family and friends! I’m also officially announcing her name on the blog next weekend!!

Milestones: Third trimester??!!? Not sure when that officially starts. . .26 weeks? 27 or 28? Who knows, it’s all new to me. J

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: YAY! 26 weeks is so big! I'll be praying your diabetes doesn't cause any trouble for you and the baby. I'm thinking 3rd trimester starts at 28 weeks but I can't remember. All I remember is being SO SO pumped to be in the 3rd trimester. You're getting close. I;m so happy you are getting to experience the movements and all the excitement!!
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Neva; September 17, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Insulin is not bad. I wish people weren't afraid of it and didn't have guilt over it. If bodies don't make it or use it properly there is no choice. Hopefully it will make it easier for you and help you to feel better Mother of a Type I; September 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

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Never Before

NEVER BEFORE
by Jodi Glunt

Never before have I known such love
As that which I feel in my heart.
My beautiful daughter, although physically petite
Fills up an enormous part.

Never before have I seen such strength
From a person who weighed but a pound.
And yet she’s a fighter through and through
With very little that gets her down.

Never before have I heard such laughter
With an energy and zest for life.
She consistently shows me the wonder and joy
While overlooking the pain and strife.

Never before have I felt such mercy
From a God who has allowed me to raise
This miraculous, amazing daughter of mine
On earth, throughout all of my days.

A micropreemie shattering every prediction
About the life she had in store.
Teaching us all about the miracles within us
That we never quite realized before.

Playing In Heaven Instead by Jodi Glunt

You were the perfect little boy
Of whom we always dreamed.
Did you know we had your name picked out?
All along or so it seemed.

You even had your daddy’s hands
So miniature in size.
In life we never got to hold you
Or even see your opened eyes.

We had so many plans for you.
Did you know you are a twin?
I wanted you to grow up together.
What a pair you would have been!

I wanted to take you to the park
And push you on the swing.
I wanted to teach you how to walk,
And read and write and sing.

I wanted to show you a fire truck
And let you ride upon a horse.
I wanted to take you to the zoo
To see the giraffes, of course.

I wanted you to watch cartoons
And play video games with dad.
And you and I would take a nap
Oh, the times we would have had.

But, your mommy’s plans were not to be.
“I have other plans,” God said.
“You won't be playing in life’s playground
You’ll be playing in heaven instead.”

And although I ache with sadness
And in my arms I long to hold.
I’ll see you again in heaven
When my story on earth’s been told.

A Poem

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
They are miracles, here on earth
So bold, so strong, so wise
And bring to life a sense of worth
For those who lack great size.

Some of this life’s smaller treasures
Are the ones which matter more
Than the larger joys and pleasures
That we have grown to adore
Volume is not as essential
As the gift that lies inside
Smaller souls with much potential
Who shall never be denied.

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
These children, while born premature
Are testaments of worth
Their spirits bold, their futures sure
To ever bless the earth.

© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s
Poetry Collection

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26 Weeks

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