22 weeks

How far along are you – 22 weeks
Total weight gain – Still sticking to the 12 pounds.
Maternity Clothes – More and more all the time.
Stretch Marks – Nothing and I hope it stays that way. I had a nightmare last week that I got terrible stretch marks all up and down my stomach. So a few days later, I went to Target and picked up the Burts Bee’s brand body butter. I’ve been religiously lathering myself in the morning and before I go to bed.
Sleep – I’ve had a few fitful nights but they are few and far between.
Best moment this week – Feeling the baby move more and more.
Miss anything – The usual . . . Tuna, red wine, larger amounts of coffee and being able to squat down and get back up easily.
Movement – No more fluttering. I am now experiencing full kicks and turns.
Food Cravings – Sweet and sour candy, like sour patch kids and ice cold coke (with the small round ice cubes, not the big ones) I’ve also been drinking LOTS of Chamomile tea.
Anything make you queasy or sick – Nothing.
Gender – My gut feeling says we are having a girl, but every other sign, like heart beat and how low I’m sitting, points to us having a boy. We find out on the 10th if my gut is right or wrong.
Labor signs – Nothing, thank goodness.
Symptoms – Continual sinus headaches, dry skin, dry nose, difficulty finding a comfortable position to sleep in, the usual pregnancy symptoms.
Belly Button in or out – In.
Wedding ring on or off – On.
Happy or moody – Happy but still able to cry at the drop of a hat.
Looking forward to – My mother coming out on Sunday the 6th and then the big day on January 10th, when we see our little peanut again and find out if it’s a boy or girl.

This has been a pretty good week for me. Regardless of what it might sound like, I really am enjoying being pregnant. I am really loving how round my belly is getting and all of the movement I’m experiencing. All of the ladies at work are excited to watch me grow and one lady feels my tummy every night, at least 3 times. I’m looking forward to the baby shower my mom is throwing me in Seattle.