Bump Watch...26 Weeks

I have officially graduated to The Penguin Walk.  I totally waddle.  Baby is a mover - and seems to really be awake during the nighttime hours (fabulous).  Another noticeable thing about this pregnancy is the amount of insomnia I'm having - I'll wake up numerous times throughout the night, and usually one of them I am REALLY awake.  Of course, it hits at 3 or 4 am.  Sometimes, I have just said forget-about-it and start my day.  I think I may actually sleep better when baby arrives!  I looooong for a deep sleep.  Even if it's for 30 minutes at a time.

I also have not only strange and vivid dreams (which I know is common during pregnancy) but a reoccurring theme that seems to do with running.  I'm running races, or not prepared for them, etc.  Last night my college coach called me a wimp not once, but twice, and benched me, saying I wasn't fast enough to make the top spots for this meet. Yikes!!  Can someone say anxiety-manifestation??

On a totally separate note, Spring has arrived!  Yippee!  I am so excited to see its first signs.  Sophia spotted some crocuses and the grass is slowly turning to that perfect young green.  We planted some Violas and Pansies - two of my very favorite springtime loves.