Life in the Making: 26 Weeks & a few Nursery updates

I am bound and determined to get all caught up on my posts! 

So I am actually still in my 26th week of pregnancy.. 

Will be 27 weeks tomorrow but that's okay! :) 

I'll keep up to date now! 

This last week was great! I feel that Adam and I got 

a lot accomplished as far as deciding on baby things for the nursery

and getting 'ready' for his arrival..

Even though I still have a ton of stuff to do! 

We should be getting our Britax travel system soon and I can't wait! 

I guess those big purchases really make you realize you

are going to be having a little one soon.

I haven't had any weird cravings this week..

I still have had some crazy emotions here and there..

I still feel like I can cry very easily which is always fun... 

This weekend Adam and I went on a nice date night to the movies.

I am sure going to miss having carefree nights like those! 

Although, we are already preparing for impending parenthood

because we chose the 5:45 movie and were tired and home by 8..

I think I was even in bed by 10.

Here's a little shot after the movie.. 

I am still swelling up at my ankles

I noticed this weekend I didn't really swell

because I was up moving around a lot. 

I haven't had any weird cravings that I've noticed

or experienced anything different. 

The past two Sundays I have gotten a lot of compliments or

comments about my belly..

Everyone definitely notices I'm expecting. 

Some of the comments are just so nice and others have

been kind of funny.. Like..

'Aren't you do really soon?'

'No.. not till April, end of April' :) 

The first counselors husband came up to me and he always

compares his belly with mine, I think I've passed him up.

He's really sweet and always tells me how beautiful I look. 

He said I was really glowing.. 

I said I was just really warm from running the halls, haha :) 

Most of the people are really sweet though. 

Here's a quick picture of our paint color in the nursery.

It's gray and navy. 

Pictures don't really do a very good job.

Luckily we had some help from my parents with the paint

and the edges.. I like how it turned out. 

before: Adam tapping 

the colors

We had reinforcements come over to help! 

I purchased this mobile from Pottery Barn and I'm in love

I think it's so so cute. . even though it cost me a pretty penny.

I still have a bunch of stuff I want to get on Etsy for his room.

During my 26th week Adams mom came to stay with us for 

a few days while she isn't working. 

She helped a lot with cleaning! She did a lot of organizing and

cleaning that I don't really have time or energy to do.

It was helpful! 

Also during this week of pregnancy Adam got 

a few hairline fractures and torn ligaments on his wrist from a work-related

injury and I feel so bad for him. 

He's being a trooper though and trying to work a little and do what he can.

Him with his brace and ice pack. .

Little pregnancy questionnaire.. 

Date: Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 

How far along? 26 weeks and 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: I'm so sad to say.. up 22 lbs I think. . according to my last visit. 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? there are a few showing up on my belly.

Sleep: Mostly awesome. . I've experienced some funny dreams. Like I was on the Bachelor dating Juan Puablo and Sean and Catherine (last season Bachelor) were helping me on the show.. 

Best moment this week: Feeling more movements! 

Have you told family and friends: of course.. 

Miss anything? having the same stamina.. like when it comes to standing around, exercising or cleaning. 

Movement: yeah.. still no huge kicks yet but I can feel him rolling around in there I think. 

Food cravings: still wanting like ice cream, cookies, chocolate.. oh did I mention I gained 20 lbs already? Besides that.. nothing really. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: no, thank goodness. 

Have you started to show yet: yeah I definitely am showing now.

Labor signs: No nothing yet.. and I want to keep it that way for a little while. 

Belly button in or out?  In still! 

Wedding ring on or off? On 

Happy or moody most of the time: Mostly happy.. but stressed.. school started back up for me yesterday; and I have felt really anxious about getting everything 'ready'.. I have also had a few mood swings, where I feel angry and I feel like crying.. Adam gets quite the experience. 

How’s hubby doing?? Speaking of Adam.. he's doing pretty great. Besides his injury.. he's been awesome at trying to get our house ready and keep up with cleaning and cooking. He usually does cooking but he's been good at making sure I'm eating and helping me out when he can. 

Baby preparations: Nursery room is ready to be decorated and put furniture up. Still need to purchase our crib and dresser though, along with a few decorations. We got our stroller and car seat ordered just waiting for it to get here. Going to hopefully do some organizing this weekend. 

Looking forward to: Getting our travel system this week! :) And purchasing the other things we need. Also looking forward to registering soon.. That'll be fun I think.