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I am glad to hear that I am not alone in my itchiness!!  It is manageable these days, but still a pain!

I took the (dreaded) Gestational Diabetes test today and it wasn't bad at all!  My doctor let me eat a meal before drinking the Glucola, but the meal couldn't have sweets in it.  I ate my breakfast and then came home to drink the sugary concotion.  I was so afraid that it would be so gross I would gag, but it wasn't bad at all, in my opinion.  I had a lime one, so it tasted just like a Sonic Limeade, which I enjoy every now and then.  The worse part was having my blood drawn because I HATE needles, but that didn't even bother me.  After getting stuck so much since being pregnant, I think I am over the phobia.  So, I was glad that I didn't get sick or anything from my test and really, it was no big deal!

So, for those of you who are concerned about it, relax, it is fine!

~Blessings~

Sophia

Your baby is now a whopping 2 pounds (almost). Your baby's crown-to-rump length is about 9-10 inches long, and her total length is about 12 inches! Your baby is now starting to add a little fat to her bones, though she won't start accumulating too much fat until the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Your baby's heart continues to grow and develop during pregnancy at 26 weeks. You may even be able to hear your baby's heart beat through a traditional stethoscope placed on your stomach by 26 weeks pregnant. Don't get too excited though, some women can go their entire pregnancy without being able to locate their baby's heartbeat using a stethoscope. The Doppler is a much more effective and efficient way of measuring your baby's heartbeat throughout pregnancy

In addition to organ maturation throughout the body, your baby's nerve pathways in her ears continue to develop during pregnancy 26 weeks which will allow your baby to respond to sounds more consistently. You might notice your baby jumping more often now to loud noises when you are 26 weeks pregnant. This is a good time to start playing some relaxing music to your little one when you have the chance. Some parents even enjoy reading to their babies during this time. If you haven't considered it, have your partner read to your belly. This will help your baby become more acclimated to the sound of your partner's voice. Believe it or not, one of the first things babies recognize outside the womb besides smell is the sound of your voice, and your partner's voice.

Your baby will continue breathing in amniotic fluid after twenty six weeks pregnant and beyond.

Momma

Nothing new to report with me.  I am feeling her all the time, which is good.  Next week I have the dreaded Glucose test, which I hear is not fun!  This is officially my last week of the 2nd trimester!  I hope I continue to have a rather comfortable go of it, but I know I will soon grow more uncomfortable.  I cannot believe that next week I am in the final stretch!  I am praying that she comes at the end of Dec. (provided she would be healthy and ok) for a numerous amount of reasons, which makes labor and delivery even closer and scarier!!  I guess I have to go through it, though, and once it is over, I get to SEE her, which I am very anxious to do!  I think I have been experiencing some Braxton-Hicks contractions which, I read, is ok as long as they are not regular and painful.  I feel tightening every couple of days and have NO pain with it, which is good.  I will just suddenly realize that my stomach could not possible get any tighter.  It lasts for a few seconds and I don't feel it again.  And, like I said, it is not every day.  I am going to bring it up at my Mon. doc. appointment to be sure I am ok.  Otherwise, life goes on as usual!

~Blessings~

P.S. - If you are pregnant and due close to me, have you been experiencing any kind of contracting?