26 Weeks

How far along: 26 weeks 2 days

Countdown: 96 days to go!

Exercise: Was a slacker this week. Probably go swimming in the river today or tomorrow.

Stretch Marks: Nada yet!

Sleep: We visited friends in Dallas this weekend. Jay's friend was nice enough to let us crash at his place on Friday night ... with his California King sized mattress .... with a TempurPedic top on it. ::cue chorus of angels singing:: It was the closest I've been to sleeping on my stomach in months! I could have slept in that bed all day. If it weren't for the promise of food I would still be there right now.

Best Moment of the Week: Birthday party for one of Jay's friends; i.e. swimming in their inground pool, more food than a pregnant girl could ever wish for, and the opportunity to hang out with a great group of people. (Another Best Moment of the Week: Jay started calling the baby by name! It's not "the nursery" it's "Corbin's room". It's not "when the baby's here" it's "when Corbin's here". Hearing him say Corbin's name over and over made it so real. I just wanted to cry.)

Worst Moment of the Week: First and second experiences with my toes swelling. First was after wadding in the swimming pool for a few hours. Second, and much worse, was after driving home from Dallas. Being stuck in a car for 4 hours with no place to put your feet up- that sucks. I know it's only going to get worse from here.

Movement: Corbin's learning his way around the 'ol uterus, stretching side to side, top and bottom. The weirdest feeling so far would be what I can only imagine is him stretching his arms and legs in opposite directions across my body.

Food Cravings: New favorite combo: left over grilled hot dogs and chocolate cake ... a bite of each at a time.

Food Aversions: tomatoes and olives

Gender: Still a boy

Belly Button: In, but more and more shallow.

What I miss: bending forward

What I am looking forward to: planning a trip back home to VA.

About the Baby: Baby's network of nerves in the ears are more developed and sensitive allowing him the opportunity to hear Mommy and Daddy chat on the otherside. He continues to develop his lungs by swallowing amniotic fluid and practicing the art of breathing. If he is on track with the BabyCenter guide he should weigh about a pound and 2/3, measuring about 14 inches in length.

Grow Corbin Grow!