26 WEEKS

Weeks: 26

Waist size: +4.5"

Weight gain: 9lbs.

Symptoms: This week was the first time that I noticed I had difficulty putting on my socks and shoes. It's frustrating to have troubles doing such a simple task. I can't imagine how it'll feel in another 4-8 weeks.

Cravings: Reese's pieces and Reese's peanut butter cups :) Oh and I got my first banana cream pie blizzard of the season from Dairy Queen! 

Aversions: Nothing that I can think of.

Sleep: I'm doing pretty good here, still about 50/50!

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: Ryan and I spent all weekend buying new furniture and shopping for new appliances. And...we agreed on them! (Which made it even more fun!) We're so ecstatic to have a new house in less than two weeks!

25 WEEKS

Weeks: 25

Waist size: +4"

Weight gain: 8lbs.

Symptoms: The same as last week, tons of Braxton Hicks. I have them as often as every 15 minutes.

Cravings: I crave a fruit smoothie every morning after my yoga/belly dancing workout.

Aversions: Nothing out of the ordinary.

Sleep: I've been sleeping through the night about 50% of the time!!!

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: I had a midwife appointment on Friday and she told me that now we will start having appointments every two weeks, I can't believe we are at that point already! The time is just flying by.

24 WEEKS

Weeks: 24

Waist size: +4"

Weight gain: 8lbs.

Symptoms: I'm still having leg cramps at night and Braxton Hicks really often. The other night Ryan and I were laying in bed and he was watching the baby kick. All of a sudden I got a Braxton Hicks contraction, and Ryan got so freaked out. It was like the baby had lifted out of my stomach by 3 inches. He couldn't even look at it. It was seriously hilarious!

Cravings: I'm still having a salad everyday for lunch. Although, I think maybe I should have bought stock in Oreos, considering I'm keeping them in business ;)

Aversions: My aversions can be anything now. One minute it sounds great, then after 2 bites I'm done with it.

Sleep: I had 2 or 3 solid nights of sleep this week. I was so excited to be sleeping through the night again. Turns out, that was just a fluke. Back to the irregular sleep patterns and 4-6 hours of sleep a night. Grrrr.

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: We finally got a house! We are set to close on May 8th. We've been having so much fun envisioning how we're going to decorate it. The best part...it's on 1.3 acres!

23 WEEKS

Weeks: 23

Waist size: +4"

Weight gain: 7lbs.

Symptoms: My Braxton Hicks have become much stronger. If I'm busy doing things, they aren't too bad, but sometimes in the car or bed, I have to breath through them. They aren't painful at all, just a bit uncomfortable.

Cravings: I'm still loving oreos and milk :)

Aversions: None-Unless riding in a car counts! I get so car sick now. Ryan drives a stick shift and it's the death of me some days.

Sleep: I've been sleeping much better! 

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: We were able to spend Easter in Pittsburgh, visiting my brother and his girlfriend, Kara. It was so nice to have the whole family together!

Side note: We got word this week that our offer was not the one chosen for the house. We are so bummed, because we thought that it was a done deal. We even offered over their asking price. The search continues!