26 weeks! & Woodlands Shower

Today was my shower in The Woodlands! Shawn's grandma and sister came into town yesterday just for the occasion. This shower was hosted by my "2nd momma" Sue Franklin and sweet sister-in-law Melissa -- love them both so much! My parents traveled down for the weekend as well, despite my mom having a really bad eye infection -- she's my hero! Due to the busy time of year, unfortunately many of my friends were out of town this weekend and unable to attend the shower. But the few who were able to come really showed me what true friendship really means! Each one of them came from all over Houston and traveled at least an hour to be there. I appreciate each person who was there today to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Blake Alexis. My heart was so touched today! Here are some pics from the weekend... Enjoy!

Friday night at Grimaldi's

Grammy and her girls

Sisters-in-Law!

Ruby helping Aunt Jen open gifts

It's a teddy bear from Papa & Grammy!

Hostess Sue & sis-in-law Megan

The wonderful food spread!

Ruby & Mable opening gifts!

R&M with their "cake-cakes" (aka cupcakes)

Grandma Neva, Steph, & Jenny

The gracious mom-to-be

Outfits for Blake! from Mel & the girls

More outfits, including the going-home dress

Pretty, pink dress from Momma Sue

Miss Ruby smiling pretty at Tommy Bahamas

How I’m Changing

Total weight gain: 12 lbs (no gain this week)

Maternity clothes? yes

Stretch marks? not 1 so far! (knock on wood)

Sleep: good

Best moment this week: Woodlands shower!

Miss Anything? not really

Movement: yes!

Food cravings: nothing new or unusual
Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: girl

Symptoms: swollen feet & ankles

Belly Button in or out? in, but it's getting more shallow

Wedding rings on or off? off

Happy or Moody most of the time: depends

Looking forward to: 3D/4D scan next weekend!

Blake Alexis Kirby Week 26 Update:

Your baby's the size of a head of lettuce! She's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing her senses, features and talents!  Her eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open. And her eyelashes are now grown, too.She's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.