Twenty-six weeks! We’re coming up to the end of the second trimester with Baby McGrath and I cannot believe it! Pregnancy is so crazy – on one hand, it feels like it’s dragging on relentlessly, but on the other hand, it also feels like it’s flying by. There’s so much to be done, and before we know it, baby will be here.
How Far Along: 26 weeks exactly!
Gender: We can finally confirm that Baby McGrath is a boy!!
How I’m Feeling: I had a bit of a cold towards the end of our trip to NJ that went away a couple of days ago after we got back. I had to grin and bear it because lol, of course, cannot take anything when you’re pregnant. Much fun, yes. I’m getting a bit of heartburn and indigestion, but that’s expected. I am starting to feel a bit uncomfortable as baby grows – just the standard shortness of breath, backache, etc. Other than that, though, I don’t feel too bad.
Cravings: I thought I would have really strong cravings throughout this entire pregnancy, but I really haven’t had any as of lately.
Movement: I’m feeling soooo much movement! Baby boy is going to town in there, like, all the time. The movement that I’m feeling is so much stronger now that he’s getting bigger. His favorite time to move is when I’m trying to sleep. Of course. And when I’m laying on my side.
Maternity Clothes: Haven’t really bought much as of lately, but I’m definitely going to need to for autumn/winter. Maternity jeans are going to be a must! For now, I’m just improvising with a lot of dresses, and living in my maternity leggings (when it’s not a million degrees outside).
How We’re Preparing For Baby: We went to Mothercare to start pricing some prams, so that’s a start! We signed up for their Expectant Parents Event next month for more information (and 10% on anything we buy the other day #priorities). We haven’t bought any baby bits yet, but will probably start doing so next month (when Steve lets me off my leash, haha).
Looking Forward To: My next midwife appointment, which is Tuesday!
xx Lauren
