22 weeks!

Am I really just over half of the way done with this pregnancy? Where has the time gone?! I feel so unprepared! This update will be pretty short this week. Not a lot has been happening.

First, I just want to publicly express my love and appreciation to my Heavenly Father for always answering prayers. David and I, being newly married, have already been through some struggles here and there, and we know that he is always there for us to help out. This past week or so David and I went to the Temple and when we came out, all of the stress we had been feeling had been lifted. We knew that everything would work out and we would be okay. Our prayers were answered soon after that. There have been multiple times where this has happened and I am in awe of it every time. I am so grateful!

As far as pregnancy goes, it's going! My favorite part about being pregnant is being able to feel little one move around and kick me from the inside. One of my favorite things to do these days is pull my shirt up a little and watch buttercup move and punch. Both David and I haven't been able to feel the baby from the outside yet, but I'm sure that will change here soon. Baby is definitely going through a growth spurt! Last night I had the most painful round ligament pains on my left side and it only hurt when I stood and walked. It had me doubled over in tears, it was that bad. But, I'm doing much better today! I took a picture of my growing "bump" at 21 weeks and 4 days. There isn't much to see, really. I'm slowly starting to show, but it looks like I've just been snacking a little too much ;)

Baby is about 11 inches long and weighs in at about 1 pound. Eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed, and the fingernails cover the fingertips. Sounds from a conversation are loud enough to be heard in the uterus. Buttercup starts having a regular sleeping and waking rhythm. My movements can wake the baby up.

 How far along? 22 weeks 1 day, 5 months

Total weight gain:  Probably a few pounds. I have a doctor's appointment next week, so we will see!

Maternity clothes? Just maternity pants. I still fit in all of my regular shirts. I don't have much of a bump, just bloat.

Stretch marks? No new ones that I can recall.

Sleep: LOTS of insomnia during the night, but I feel like a zombie in the mornings.

Best moment this week: Feeling and seeing the kicks!

Miss Anything? Being able to sit without my lower back hurting.

Movement: Lots of it! Especially if I sleep somewhat on my stomach, baby let's me know that it needs more room. I can also tell what time baby moves... little one is usually awake around 11, 1, 7 and 10:45.

Food cravings: Ice water and hot dogs.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Doing the dishes makes me queasy, that's about it.

Gender prediction: ;)

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks every so often.

Symptoms:  Sciatic nerve pain (ow!), round ligament pains this week, emotional, forgetful, tender stomach.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it's slowly starting to pop out. I can see my incision scar on my belly button from my surgeries starting to move outward.

 

Wedding rings on or off? On, but my hands and feet are usually a little swollen in the morning and night.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Beyond happy! I do get my bouts of emotions though.

Looking forward to: Every single day from here on out!