Lil Hoff Update Week 26

Oh boy! This was a big week for Lil Hoff and I we are in week 26 and we had a doctor's appointment this week. 

What is going on with Lil Hoff.....

1. Lil Hoff is a 2-pounder and is 9+ inches long. 

2. Lil Hoff's eyes are beginning to open. I can't wait to see what color they are. I have blue while Farmboy has hazel. But it is still too early to tell. 

3. Lil Hoff might start to react more strongly to bright lights or when he hears a loud noise. 

4. The most movement I have felt from Lil Hoff has been in the lower part of my belly. While waiting at the doctors office yesterday I felt my first movement up high and it felt like kicks, just three short movements just to let me know he was there. 

5. We have no names picked out, it is so hard to decide on a name that will be with your child the rest of his life. We have narrowed it down to a few, but we are wanting to keep it a secret until Lil Hoff makes his big debut. 

6. Lil Hoff's nursery is going to be done in Antique Toys, such as rocking horses, wooden blocks, teddy bears, red wagons, and the list could go on forever.....

What is going on with me......

1. Going on week number four of 100+ degree weather. I'm sure you all know how I feel about that!. 

2. Lil Hoff must spend part of his time on my bladder, cause I feel like I have to go sooooo bad, and then nothing but a trickle comes out and no relief!

3. I did have my monthly checkup this week and took my mom and sister with me. My mom wanted to meet my doctor and take a tour of the hospital since she is not that familiar with it. Which ended up being a relief to me as well, because I became more familiar with it and learned some things I wouldn't have other wise. 

4. Some things to take away from the doctor's appointment. 

A. I have lost a pound. So overall, I believe I have gained a pound so far in this pregnancy. 

B. My glucose test came back normal. So that is a relief.

C. The doctor after bringing out a tape measure told me that I have a abnormally large belly for this point in my pregnancy. While I don't believe he was worried about it, he did say he wants to see my back in three weeks this time instead of 4 and he will be doing a ultra sound next time or the time after that to "see what is going on in there" Can't wait! 

D. We did hear Lil Hoff's heartbeat and both my mom and sister teared up.

And to quote my mother when we got back into the vehicle "So I guess that really IS all baby" as she is looking at my belly.My ultimate cheerleader

5. The tour of the hospital was very nice. They have 10 birthing rooms and they are prep, deliver, and recovery all in the same room. The room they took us into was sooo spacious and even had a walk in closet. It was room number 429 and they are holding it for me. :) Each room does have a chair that pulls out to accommodate my "significant other" as the nurse said, I was quick to say that my HUSBAND was 6'1" and might need a longer chair.  They showed us where the O.R. was in case I might have to have a c-section which it is right down the hallway on the same level. The nurse that walked us around was so friendly and easy to talk to and even joked around with us. She even pointed out where to park to get to maternity area the fastest and easiest. She said that they were all about the "moms" and would be the mean people to the family and friends trying to come see us. So if the mom is napping or doesn't feel like having company they will not let people through the door. Let that be fair warning to everyone :)

6. Farmboy has cooked or helped me cook every meal this week! I sat down with Farmboy and had a "family meeting" on everything that had to be done, cause we are now 3 months and counting away from meeting Lil Hoff and we have so much yet to do. Very exciting times in the Hoffman Household!!