Weeks 25 & 26

This was a GROWING week for us!! I getting so anxious as I approach the third trimester next week and also approach the milestone of getting past the point we lost Hayden: 28 weeks 5 days. I am nervous, excited, happy, and everything else all at the same time as this becomes more and more real. Mister Hudson is so active nowadays, which is so reassuring. Jeff and I have grown to love late evenings and early mornings when we are laying in bed and Hudson somersaults around. I don't remember being able to watch these huge movements from the outside with Hayden, but maybe I did. Last week at 25 weeks 2 days we had an ultrasound with Dr. Helm. It was really nice to be able to see the baby and hear how fabulously he is doing. The tech told us that they were looking for his kidneys and liver functions and his swallowing capabilities, all of which are doing great! He weighed 1lb 12oz which was in the 52%-tile :0) Such a proud mama!

So far from the beginning of the pregnancy I have gained 22lbs ;0/ Dr. Dave said he isn't concerned with my weight gain, but I am since I still have 85 days left!!! I guess as long as he isn't concerned, I shouldn't be either. I have my gestational diabetes test next Tuesday, which should be interesting. I really hope I don't have GD...I have been feeling quite weird when I don't eat and even have felt like I am going to pass out some times, so I hope that doesn't have anything to do with GD.

I think the most exciting and amazing thing the last couple of weeks has been watching Jeff fall in love with his baby. Only until recently has he gotten outwardly excited. He talks about 'his son' a lot and about plans that he has for the back yard, etc for him to have a play area and all that jazz. He has also become very protective of Hudson, even to the point that he wants us to look for a new home for our kitty Rosco :( I am so sad, and I am hoping that maybe we can come up with a solution besides giving him away. But ultimately, I know he probably isn't good to have around the baby since he is so playful :(

My mom has been busy planning my baby shower which I am super excited for! Anna is planning the games and Nana is getting the tables and napkins. My mom has been a Pinterest QUEEN and posting all sorts of amazing ideas on there. I am super excited about it :)

Below you will find pictures of the ultrasounds from Dr. Helm's last week and my 25 and 26 week belly shots! :)