26 weeks: baby is the size of a cabbage

Baby is about 14 inches head-to-toe and weighs about 2 lbs now. Her eyelids are separated now, and she has eyelashes, so she could bat them if she wanted. Her hearing is completely formed now and will just get more and more sensitive. Sound can pass into the uterus very easily, which is probably why she responds with some wiggles when Evan talks to her close up. It is becoming a morning ritual to say goodbye to me AND her in the mornings.

I'm still feeling pretty dang good and I sure am grateful for that! I'm not swollen, I'm not in pain, I'm not nauseous, and thanks to the Boppy Total Body Pillow, sleep is okay. It sure helps the hips to have something between the knees, otherwise there would be pain. I continue to be amazed by my giant appetite. I still have digestive issues since everything is rearranged and crowded in there, but I have gotten used to it. Baby is growing bigger by the minute and so am I. It's official: I can no longer paint my toenails. I wonder if and when my innie will become an outie. I still have the belly button piercing in and it's not bothering me at all.

I tackled a fitted crib sheet sewing project on Wednesday. I felt the pressure not to mess up and throw money spent down the drain. Thankfully it turned out! I hope baby likes it. I'm proud of myself. Evan and I picked out all the fabric together so it feels extra special. Here' a picture. I think I'll tackle the crib skirt next.