BABY BARTLEY

TOP: Target Long Sleeve Gray Duster Cardigan; Target Be Maternity White Tee BOTTOM: Jessica Simpson Distressed Skinny Maternity Jeans Black Wash, H&M ankle boots

WEEK + DAY: week 26 day 0

WEIGHT GAIN: 14 pounds total - no change from two weeks back. i think my body is normalizing from the babymoon gain :) apparently baby is almost 2 pounds!!!

SYMPTOMS: lots of stretching. my body, particularly my legs, feel swollen by the end of the night & my jeans feel a size tighter than in the morning...so bizarre. the occasional nose bleeds are back (eek!) but nothing alarming. other than that, nothing really to complain about.

FOOD CRAVINGS: got my health kick back so my old meal plans -- asparagus, salmon (12oz/wk max), extra lean turkey. salads from pluto's or the quinoa avocado & cucumber rolls from whole foods with lemon. experimenting with baking again & sticking to high fiber, protein & low fat alternatives. let's see how long this lasts lol.

FOOD AVERSIONS: aaand my chicken aversion is back. no thanks!

EXERCISE: my backaches & sciatica pains have been much, much less! i really think its because of the new exercises i am doing along with my pregnancy pillow. continuing with an incline speed walk on the treadmill for 30-35 min. focusing on modified exercises using a stability ball & light dumbbells for arm & leg workouts...so far i'm loving it! still targeting the gym 5x a week & aim to walk 2-3 miles on weekend days. i may post on a few things that i have done. still haven't used the prenatal yoga dvd...i know, i know.

NEW DISCOVERY: been learning quite a few things from Baby Wise. only on chapter four but definitely an interesting read. i aim to post a list of our baby reads..along with many other things i would like to share but time isn't standing still for some reason ;)

LESSONS LEARNED: well not necessarily learned but what i want to pass on :) the glucose one-hour test. that 10oz of orange liquid is not pleasant :( i suggest going to your lab as early as they open (some will let you cut the line since its a timed test...make sure to ask) with a light breakfast (i had an egg white & cottage cheese scramble with a side of pico de gallo) in your system that has little sugar. you cannot eat for an hour after taking the drink so bring some snacks for right after (i cut up a green apple & brought a small handful of almonds). luckily drinking water is a-okay so bring that tumbler of cold water with you along with something to keep you busy while you sit & wait.

FAVORITE BABY PURCHASES: having a baby GAP within a 15 min walk from your home is dangerous. especially when their sales are amazing. bought 12 items for under $60! one of which is for next christmas. never too soon, right? a couple new nursery pieces which i cant wait to share...eventually lol.

FAVORITE MAMA PURCHASES: my maternity shoot dress. i really stepped out of my comfort zone & purchased something i normally wouldn't. i really hope it compliments our shoot in two weeks!

our pumpkin patch trip last week & my fobby pose by (ok "in") the sunflowers :)