Well we’ve made it to 26 weeks along and the third trimester is right around the corner. I can tell too, because I’ve had a few early nights this past week. At first I thought it was just catching up from my trip to LA, but I no longer think that is the case. Growing a baby is exhausting work!
Nesting starting? I see so many projects I need to tackle around the house but I get sleepy just thinking about them. I did start going through Rissa’s clothes again to pack up what she’s grown out of and keep neutral outfits for her brother. Of course, I’m anxiously awaiting my next ultrasound on Tuesday to see if they can confirm this baby is indeed a boy. If so, then I’ll start getting rid of some of Rissa’s old clothes.
I need to figure out how to organize clothes and cloth diapers (and toys and gear, oh my!) for both kids in the nursery. It’s a small room to begin with so I’m not sure where to start. But until we get the playroom in the basement finished, these kiddos will have a shared nursery. How do I decorate it for both of them?!
On the food front… I’m going more nuts over what I can’t eat this time, especially when Rissa keeps trying to feed me when I’m not supposed to be eating anymore. Thankfully I’m still only on one insulin shot at night for my fasting. I’m now around the normal (well more common) time for mamas to develop gestational diabetes. Last time I had 5 insulin shots a day by the 20 week mark! This placenta likes me more, I think.
Rollin’ with the punches This baby is pretty active. Now that he’s getting stronger I can feel a lot of kicks and punches. Brian has felt him too but not Rissa yet. Unlike his big sister, he likes to hang out low and pummel my lower abdomen whereas Rissa was a fan of hitting my ribs. I think he’s sitting in my pelvis a lot and hope he moves. Rissa was a good girl and turned head down around 20 weeks and stayed that way.
What made you notice you were nesting?
Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.
Lisa
Wednesday 5th of September 2012
Great Blog and giveaways! I'm due around the same time as you and i have NOTHING done yet. My husband's office has alot of computer junk and books so it's been difficult. My goal is by mid-Oct to have everything done... so don't stress!
Darcy
Thursday 27th of September 2012
I'm hoping to have everything done by mid-October too! It can be hard to work on things alone (when hubby is busy) and with a toddler, oh my goodness.
LaVonne
Wednesday 5th of September 2012
I can't believe how fast time is going by. You are already at 26 weeks! Crazy. It is hard to maintain this blog at this level and be pregnant. Kuddos to you for the quality content. I appreciate your hard work.
Elle
Saturday 1st of September 2012
For the decorating bit...go neutral. Things that will work for both sexes/genders. Makes it easier!
I'm glad you doing better with the insulin too.
Still Blonde after all these YEARS
Saturday 1st of September 2012
I decorated my nursery in Black and white and red (Scotty Dogs). The decor aged well with the kids and worked great for both a boy and a girl. It was easy to find furniture that matched or to paint things that didn't. I decorated with easy to find black and white accessories that easily transitioned even as they went into toddler and kindergarten ages.