26 Weeks

After Hubs took this picture he said, "You look SO pregnant! Hehehe!"

Bebs: The network of nerves in baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both my voice and Jason's voice! She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. Bebs now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.

I googled what an English hothouse cucumber looks like....it looks like a regular, ol' cucumber!



 

 

One thing I've learned about myself while being pregnant is my love of researching. I loved to research before--anything from fact-checking the news stories I used to write at the newspaper to making sure a pug was the best dog breed for my family to Facebook stalking (guilty)--but now it's safe to say I'm obsessed.

 

It seems each week there is one specific thing I obsess about. Although, in this case, it's been about the past two weeks--I am completely obsessed with finding a daycare. And not just any daycare. It needs to be perfect...and this perfection needs to come with a nice price tag that Mommy and Daddy can afford.

 

So far Hubs and I have visited one daycare that I'll call ALL. It was nice; we both felt that Bebs would be safe and cared for if this is what we chose. Then I called daycare #2, which I will call CLC, and I immediately fell in love while talking to the director on the phone. We are going to stop in to see that one tomorrow night for a tour. So look for a post next week comparing the two daycares, as well as tips that--I think, anyway--were helpful while looking at daycares.

 

In addition to our birthing class, Jason and I also got more of the nursery finished! The walls are completely primed and ready for our green "Crocodile Smile" paint! Hopefully we will finish that this weekend!

 

Hubs finishing the ceiling

Good-bye purple walls!

Ready for the Crocodile Smile paint!