Pregnancy Update Weeks 25-26

Another pregnancy update... I can't believe how fast time is flying! You can read week 23 here.

How far along?

25/26 weeks 

Size of baby?
About 14 inches and 1.68 pounds

Movement?

All the time and I love it! Always in the evening after I eat and am relaxing but during the day as well. It's my favorite when I'm at school and feel her. (: 

Symptoms?

Heartburn, allllll the heartburn/indigestion and it has been terrible. I finally called my doctor because it was getting so bad and got the go ahead for some medication and it has made a world of difference. Fingers crossed it stays that way!

...when you start carrying around Tums #pregoproblems

Sleep?
Sleeping much better since I got my snuggle! If I get out of bed for even a minute Henson or Justin always try to steal it.

Gender?
all girl! 

Weight gain?
15 pounds 

Cravings/aversions?
Sweets and just food in general. I pretty much always feel like I need a snack. I'm keeping lots of apples, carrots and hummus on hand for some healthy options. 

Maternity clothes?
No new purchases since my last post. Alternating between leggings/dresses, 1 pair of Paige maternity jeans, and one pair of maternity work pants. I did have to buy a maternity dress for a wedding I was in last weekend but was able to make a looser fitting non maternity dress work for the rehearsal dinner.

Hubby?
Still hasn't felt the little pea move. He is so excited and so sweet! He kisses her buy and goodnight all the time.

Nursery?
We're at a standstill for now.. We are purchasing the new flooring for her room next weekend.

Best part of the week?
Hitting the less than 100 day countdown and the wedding we attended! 

Looking forward to?

I am about to drive to my glucose test appointment as I hit publish on this post. I'm looking forward to having that over with and praying I pass! I am also looking forward to getting the nursery floors down and starting my third trimester. It's getting real! 

Weekending

 We spent our weekend celebrating the sweetest couple, Mary Elizabeth and Derek as they said I do! We took a couples trip to Mexico last spring and this couple actually got engaged on our trip so Justin and I feel like we have been with them every step of the way! It was the best weekend full of sweet moments, lots of fun and excellent food. I took a half day at work on Friday to rush to a bridesmaid luncheon which was the perfect way to start the weekend with all of the ladies! After wards we checked into our townhouse and got ready for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner was at Greg Normans which I had never been to. The food was excellent! We will definitely be going back sometime! I enjoyed lobster ravioli and Justin devoured the prime rib. 

We were up bright and early on Saturday to start getting ready for the wedding. I spent the day with the bridesmaids getting all dolled up while the guys did whatever it is the guys do when they get together. (I think the girls were a tad more well behaved than the groomsmen (; ) Mary Elizabeth made the most STUNNING bride. I'm serious.. just look at the picture overload! That night we all shed a few happy tears as they said I do and then had the best time at their reception. The food all weekend long was to die for. That night there was sushi, Fillet Mignon, an ice-cream bar and that is just the start of it. It's safe to say we did not leave hungry! 

no words- seriously so gorgeous! 

everything was gorgeous! 

Justin and the father of the bride

The weekend didn't end there- the sweet couple hosted us and their out of town family at a Farewell brunch on Sunday morning. We once again ate until our hearts were content and enjoyed our time talking about the night before. It was the perfect way to end the weekend! After wards we picked up our fur baby from my moms and headed home for naps and grocery shopping. The weekend was busy but so fun! 

y'all... that dress, those shoes, that fur... ALL the heart eyes! 

If you made it this far I apologize for the picture overload! I hope you all have a fabulous Monday! 

5 on Friday

Happy Friday friends! I'm linking up today for Five on Friday 

One. I am SO excited for this weekend because one of my best friends is getting married! I can't wait to celebrate this sweet couple all weekend long! When we went to Mexico last spring this couple got engaged on our trip so Justin and I truly feel like we have been there every step of the way. Happy wedding weekend Mary Elizabeth and Derek! 

Two. Every now and then I look in my pantry and freezer and realize I have a ton of food that is not being used. You know how you make a new recipe and pick up a whole ___ then have most of it leftover just sitting there? Occasionally when I realize this is starting to happen Justin and I will make a little game out of how long can we go without going to the grocery store to use up some of it before it goes bad. It forces us to be creative and prevents waisting food. We have been doing that all week long and it feels SO GOOD to see our pantry start to clear out. When it is overflowing I feel disorganized! We have had lots of salmon and frozen veggies, rice, grits, and black bean quesadillas. 

Three. I am a huge Podcast and Audio book fan. I love having something to listen to while I get ready for work/clean/drive/walk, etc. I just downloaded four new books to listen to per recommendations from North Carolina Charm and Going the Distance. I'm so eager to dig in right now! I'm starting with My Husbands Wife but on the list I also have The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, Lilac Girls , and Before We Were Yours, 

Four. I've enjoyed seeing all of the snow NC has been getting this year but I have to admit I'm slightly sad because we have received NONE. I live in Coastal NC so therefore beach=rarely snows. We have received ice and flurries so we've had some delays and school closures this year so I'm not complaining but I would love one big fluffy white snow! I'm actually just ready for it to be spring but if it's going to be cold I want the snow! I grew up outside of Greensboro, NC and we used to get snow all the time so it's definitely a change for me living here! 

Five. I have a countdown app on my phone that I check almost daily. With so many fun things coming up I love seeing the days get closer and closer. Some of my favorites right now are: only 59 days until spring.. yay!,  only 17 days until I'm in my third trimester..crazy, and only 101 days until my due date. I can't wait for Sunday when there will only be 99 days left and I can say I am in the two digits. (: Does anyone else like counting down special events?

I hope everyone has a great weekend!