Prego Mego Weeks 25 & 26

Since I was on vacation for Week 25; I thought I would combine the two weeks together.... Plus there hasn't been much change from last week to this week except the size of my belly. 

Last week at the beach I finally really started to feel pregnant.  My stomach is big and I feel huge.  Week 25 did have its challenges for me.  I had a weird pain one day- that turned into me curled in a ball not being able to move for awhile.  Once that relaxed I did feel better but the next day brought some tightening around my lower abdomen and lower back.  By the end of the night I wasn't walking to nice.   I also didn't sleep well when on vacation. 

Week 26 has brought much of the same.  We went to the grocery store on Monday and I was hardly able to finish the trip my lower back hurt and my stomach was very tight.  I haven't had many cravings while pregnant this time around.  I was feeling so terrible at the beginning that all I knew was what I DIDN'T want.  Now I am all about cheese dillas with the normal condiments that go along with it (TB mild sauce, guac, beans), and sweet pickles.  I know, I know, weird... but they are so good! 
I am sleeping much better now that I am back in my bed.  Although I am sleeping with an ice pack to stay cool!! :) It was one of my best ideas yet!
I have my 1 hour glucose tolerance test tomorrow, then back to the doctors next week.  I can't believe that after next week I will start making appointments every 2 weeks.  Seems crazy right??

I requested my maternity leave paperwork this week from work.  It is all becoming so much more real.  Time to get the baby's room in order.  I originally really wanted to repaint the room; but I'm not 100% on needing to do that now.  Although I do have some other ideas that I would like to do.  Better get going right?

I have set a goal for myself to try to breastfeed longer this time around.... anyone have any tips?  With Charlie I just never LOVED it and never felt 100% comfortable.  Emmy I didn't seem to produce enough and then just dried up.  I am thinking that I might try more to pump and bottle feed with this one since I will have to return to work and that could make the transition easier.  Any suggestions/comments/thoughts are welcomed.

Question/Thought: although this isn't directly related to my pregnancy- I would like to know--
How come someone can have ELECTIVE surgery and qualify for 26 weeks paid short term disability from work but someone that just has a baby can only get 6-8weeks paid???  You would have to bribe your doctor to some how work around the system to get the STD to cover the rest of the time... you just had a baby for goodness sake.  Just doesn't seem to add up to me.   


Hope you are having a great day.  I will try to add a picture tonight!!! :)