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    Home » Mom Life » pregnancy » 26 Weeks Bumpdate (Photos)

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Dec 16, 2020 · published: May 16, 2020 · About 6 minutes to read this article. 4 Comments

    26 Weeks Bumpdate (Photos)

    26 weeks pregnant kathy

    Well I’m rounding the corner of my second trimester and I have made it to 26 weeks pregnant! Craziness. Happy craziness.

    Less than 100 days to go! About 96 or 97 now .. even though we all know babies never come right on schedule, so I’m ready for anything at this point.

    I hadn’t taken my formal pictures in a good few weeks, so it was time to pull out the tripod and my handy little remote control and snap some shots…

    I am bummed that I cannot be outside taking loads of photos of my pregnancy – like a normal person in a normaler time. But so grateful that I have a space to set up shots and capture this adventure from the safety of my home.

    Still have my fingers crossed for some sort of formal maternity pics in a month or two. But it’s ok if that doesn’t happen too.

    Just staying as healthy and anxiety-free as I can be! So far so good…

    Happy thoughts. Good vibes. Kitten snuggles. Movies in bed at 6pm. Peloton rides. Chocolate brownies. Lazy dinners with my fave person. Yup. All that.

    kathy 26 weeks pregnant
    I’m feelin’ 26... (weeks) … TSwift song reference … hi

    August will be here in a flash, I can just feel it!

    I swear these kittens think they have converted us to CATS. And they are loving every second of it. Best big fur-brothers right here..

    sochi and mr white cats on desk slleping

    Baby Clothes + Stay at Home-ing

    So I had always said I would not be buying anything for baby myself until I hit 24 weeks, which is officially ‘viability.’ I had a few things, but the official, ok we can actually start planning for this mood didn’t start until a few weeks ago.

    baby clothes by mori
    …got a lot of comments when I posted this on IG – promise this is my only snaps outfit! All the rest will be zippers for sure 🙂

    And now I’m snuggling baby clothes, purchasing big items (our stroller came – thank you MIL) – and planning for the baby setup. We have settled on the fact that a normal baby shower just isn’t going to happen, but hopefully we can eventually have something in person to celebrate baby. I have been so stressed about making a decision, so this feels better I guess. Los Angeles is on stay home orders until July now, and my OB agreed that things are too uncertain to plan anything. So indoors I will stay – kinda feeling like Rapunzel this pregnancy. Going out in the world is going to feel so good once it happens!

    my joyologist water bottle see the good yellow
    LOVE this tumbler from Tricia, aka My Joyologist

    We did set up a registry for our own planning purposes and for family who have been asking for it. That has been fun! I love online shopping, so this has been a really nice distraction from news + anxiety.

    And in general, I’m feeling really amazing still! Hoping the nausea stays away. The only complaint: crazy awful heartburn. Small meals, staying away from trigger foods and eating meals really early has been helping. I think I’ve been eating ‘dinner’ around 4-7pm everyday. Then I basically snack on stuff until bedtime. All the cookies, apples, PBJs, smoothies, berries and salty snacks I can find.

    Safe at home isn’t so bad…. Sochi’s new fave nap spot: my belly.

    sochi cat on my pregnant tummy

    Oh. Anyone else cry every time this video comes on TV???.. Just me? Kay.

    All the feels….. Cue the tears.

    26 Weeks

    So here are my latest bumpdate photos! I had a doctors appointment yesterday (still not allowing husbands to come along) – also had my glucose test and some blood work and an ultrasound. I go back in a few weeks. So glad they are still monitoring me closely as we get closer to my due date – since I have several high risk factors. Getting here wasn’t easy, and I am being more reminded of all my body has gone through already to even get/stay pregnant. But I’m glad this little girl is being closely watched! Especially in such a crazy time. Also glad I actually love my two doctors!

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    26 Weeks Pregnant

    Things are looking up!

    kathy 26 weeks

    And things are feeling pink and twirly!

    26 weeks pink dress kathy

    Feeling more like a mama every day.

    Kathy 26 weeks bumpdate

    Even when I’m having a rough day.

    ..And things feel kinda scary and strange. And heartburn rages or anxiety soars or a jolt of grief knocks me on my feet. Or maybe just feel kinda uncomfy and not like myself.

    unsure pregnant lady bump

    I keep repeating:

    I got this.

    kathy 26 weeks

    No looking back on old worries and anxiety.

    kathy looking back black and white

    Happy, silly, crazy, hard, exciting things are coming.

    I’m ready to stay flexible and go with the flow. even if I can’t really yoga flow per usual right now..

    Yoga attempt kathy 26 weeks pregnant

    Staying strong for the little one wiggling and dancing every day down there.

    She already loves mom’s crazy iTunes playlist.

    Super hero pose all day long…

    (We should ALL be doing this right now, bc we are all going to come out of this pandemic a little stronger, with new wings sprouted.)

    super hero post pregnant

    PS. Pregnancy Self-Portraits!

    Yup, all these photos are taken via tripod and my little Canon remote control.

    Two second timer. Click and pose! Or just click and hope for the best is more like it…

    self-portraits canon remote

    95 days to go feels…

    (Or even less if she comes early. More if she’s not ready to enter this crazy world.)

    ready for it kathy pregnant pink

    Yup, these photos will mean so much to me one day. I’m so happy to share them here to capture this miracle time for me.

    kathy in pink dress 26 weeks

    Fave phrase lately…

    “Sorry I can’t do that. I’m growing a person.” Ha. #ButItsTrue

    happy kathy pregnant bw

    Bring on more of this. I’m ready.

    pregnant kathy 26 weeks

    Onward, friends!…

    kathy walking back

    Thanks for scrolling! And sharing this pregnancy journey with me. xoxoxo ~ K

    kathy close up happy

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. Meghan says

      January 04, 2021 at 1:06 am

      Hi! I’m also 26 weeks pregnant (due 4/9/2021), and my biggest challenge this entire pregnancy has been heartburn as well… after a reaction to Pepcid (numb tongue), my OB said to take Nexium, and to take it continuously until I deliver (she said no longer than 6 months)… it is literally a life changing thing for me, so I would ask your OB! (I wasn’t sleeping due to heart burn, and it didn’t matter what I ate, it was a fight… it impacted everything, and one little purple pill a day has solved it all!)

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    2. 7iThor says

      May 31, 2020 at 2:53 am

      Beautiful pictures Kathy!!

      Reply
      • Kathy Patalsky says

        June 06, 2020 at 12:52 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Luci says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Those are beautiful self photos_your pure joy shines through. Keep that positive vibe during these challenging times. I hope your baby has your beautiful green eyes.

      Reply

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