Walking in the Lord's Grace day by day....

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26 Weeks

How big is baby: 26 | Weeks
How I'm feeling: Definitely more tired this last week, odd as I haven't been much in the last months. Need to get to bed earlier. Especially as I am posting this at 2:19am. Whoops!
Weight gain/loss: 30.5. The doctor was fine. Everything checked out fine as far as labs go, but the doctor wasn't too reassuring or encouraging about my weight. So I am just going to try to continue to work out and eat as clean as I can! That's all I can do and it's not worth worrying about if my labs, bp are all coming back fine.
Stretch marks: None I see yet.
Sleep: Waking up to toss and turn about every hour. Feeling like I am still getting reasonable sleep.
Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Pink Lady Apples and dark berries.
Movement: Definitely more movement more often. Lighter it seems, but he is staying nice and high near my bellybutton during the day.
What I'm loving: Just being grateful that I am pregnant. Yes, things are getting bigger and different but I am grateful. Excited what the Lord has in store for us for a vehicle as we almost snagged a van (new to us) for all cash. It was a great deal, but just excited that we are ready to buy another car. Just praying the right on comes for us to grab as we have been out bid on the last two ones we were interested in.
Symptoms: Ribcage & Chest growth. Exhausted. Just getting bigger. Out and up to another Bra size and for lack of better words up in underwear to. I thought I was on top of things with a recent order to get the next band up for my bras, but I jumped again. I have definitely seen a gain in my chest and noticed a bit in my arms this week. Hoping the ones I shipped to North Carolina will fit! I definitely get the most discouraged about my body when I don't have a bra that fits. Starting at a 34FF and now not fitting into 36G. I am a little afraid of where this is going to go post milk coming in. But the bright side is I have found places to get larger bras besides spending $70 at Nordstrom every couple of months. Today I bought underwear package, I honestly don't think I have had Hanes in a package underwear since I was around the age of 6 and they were probably little mermaid kind. HA! Oh the joys!
What I'm looking forward to: BREATHING IN THE BEACH. I am reading Ina May's Childbirth book currently and going through all the birthing stories. I just love how they use token words like "rush" instead of contractions and SO SO SO many women spoke of thinking of them as ocean waves. So honestly I am excited to hear them, see them and walk in them (even if they are freezing) I just want to visualize as much as I can. Also, just walking outside. It is glorious.
Best moment of the week: Finishing our registry finally. It was a bit stressful and I am sure I am missing stuff, but it is done! It's so tough these days when Target doesn't have as wide a selection and with the Wausau folks with no Babies r Us. We went for Amazon! I just love Amazon and you do get a 10 or 15% to close out your registry at the end, so at least we can get discounts, even if minimal people purchase there.
Verse that I am clinging to: Psalm 73:26 | My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. I have been SUPER tired this week. Just leaning into GOD'S strength and power.
Photo: Shot Maternity photos with Mackenzie tonight and will share more photos and talk all about my NC trip in the next post!

8 comments

  1. Gina - you look amazing!!! And wishing you every success with the new car. We're also getting one soon - our baby-to-be might not be visible to us yet, but when they are, they can't be riding around in a 15 year old Jeep that is on it's last gasp. We were going to get one anyway, so might as well take a step forward even if we can't see that far ahead yet. Hope that the one you want comes your way!

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    1. Thanks LOVE! Yes, still looking but grateful we have time and we feel the same way about Matt's little truck it's a 91. Let me know what y'all get!

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  2. funny, i had to buy packaged undies too :) and laughed at myself as well because it had been so long. i actually had to buy a couple of different sizes... also my ribcage got much bigger too (which is no fun when i had wide ribs to begin with, 38) and they still haven't gone down, hoping they do so that my bras will fit again. you look awesome! and yay for finally getting a new vehicle!!

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    1. Thanks V! Yes, it's CRAZY how bad my ribs in the back hurt and I honestly think it's cause my stuff is too tight. But it's hard cause I need the support too! Hoping the right car/van comes our way!!! MISS YOU!

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  3. You look so good Gina. And I love that dress. Praying the Lord is your portion and strength too. He has got you- You're His-You are loved and loveable says the KING. Thank you again for allowing me - all of us to follow along on this journey with you, love all your honesty and transparency. XO

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    1. Thanks R! You are so sweet. Thank you so much for your messages they made my week!

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  4. My friend has the same bra issue and once she needed to buy nursing bras she had a lot of success with Asos.com! I didn't even know they sold nursing bras... they even have cute maternity clothes! But anyways, I think she said she is a size FFF! So maybe try them when you need nursing bras. I also have loved my bravado bra bought on their website!

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    1. I do love ASOS, I didn't know much about their bra's I think I am going to get sized around 34 weeks again at Nordstrom and see if I can order some new sizes and hope that they fit when my milk comes in! THANK YOU for making me feel not alone!

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