growing boy

Looking back at my bump pictures, these last two weeks have been the most drastic in change. You can definitely tell our little boy is growing!

week 24 - taken while we were at the beach

week 25

week 26!

Now I have to admit, the week 26 picture is a bit deceiving. My belly was bigger based on it being later in the day and having a full tummy after lunch. I am noticing many more comments on my size though. I can tell people are much more confident I'm pregnant and aren't afraid to mention it. 

While most comments don't bother me {your belly is really popping! look at that baby growing!}, there have been a couple instances that just make me shake my head. One being, "did you have a really big lunch?" and the other, "I'm gonna rub your belly!" Here's a little secret, I do not like being touched, so when someone declares that they are going to touch me panic begins to set in. I did manage to grab her hand and say, "please don't", but it didn't stop her other hand from reaching. I just don't get it. 

Q is really starting to kick. I can see my belly shake and while I'm still not the biggest fan, I'm getting used to it. I know it's a mixed blessing because if he wasn't moving around that would be worse. The hubs hasn't really shown interest in feeling him move. I think he finds it as odd as I do ha!

I'm finding it increasingly difficult to bend over and pick things up. Between a growing belly and a bad ankle squatting down can be a challenge if I don't have anything to pull myself back up with. I haven't started swelling yet, but I am going to get a foot stool for under my desk. I noticed I'm starting to get some spider veins from the lack of circulation and I'm sure sitting with my feet underneath me isn't helping haha. 

As I begin the third trimester, I hope everything goes smoothly!