Weeks 21 & 22

Well, not too much to report for the past couple weeks except the time is flying by. I guess now that I am feeling better, I can enjoy and not have to worry about too much anymore! Week 21 was Thanksgiving and that was so great! I really enjoyed being pregnant on a food holiday :) I was so excited to eat everything and not have to worry about getting sick. Thankful for both of my families and friends this year! Also to note, that week, Mike was able to feel James too for the first time! It was a neat experience! I can't wait for the rest of the family to feel him too!

I am feeling more movement every day and can't wait to actually tell whether it's a kick or a punch instead of a tummy jab! My belly is getting bigger by the week, which I have now grown to somewhat accept. It's a strange thing having a human grow inside of you and watching your body expand compensate for the room needed. Below is my 22.5 week belly! There he is.


Sorry for the awkward picture! I didn't feel like including my top half in there :) I also feel like I am a lot bigger than I actually am, hahaha. No stretch marks to date and feeling pretty great lately other than the usual aches of the uterus!! This coming weekend, I am going to go to Babies R Us and register for James. After doing A LOT of research as to what's popular and safe I now have narrowed my stroller and car seat choices down to 2! Can't wait for saturday!

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 22 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs as of Dr. Appt on the 29th.
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. Still rocking the maternity jeans and regular pants with belly band to work somedays. I think I need a pair of black dress pants to wear though!

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Getting better. Only waking up 1-2x to go to the bathroom now instead of 3-4. My body pillow has saved my life!

Best moment this week: Mike being able to feel him move and feeling movement all the time!!
Missing Anything: Champagne and turkey sandwiches, not together though.
Movement: All throughout the day!
Food cravings: I am beginning to think that I am not going to have any, which is fine!
Started showing yet: Yes!!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: The top part is starting to poke put a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy!
Looking forward to: Registering for the baby and getting his room and ours all organized and put together!
Baby's Size: 11" from head to toe, the length of a spaghetti squash. Weighs almost 1 pound.
Development: He is starting to look like a miniature new born. The lips, eyelids and eyebrows are becoming more distinct and tooth buds are forming. Baby's eyes have formed, but the irises still lack pigment.