Week 22

February 17-23, 2014

How far along: 22 weeks

Total weight gain: Unsure, but I feel like I have been gaining weight.

Maternity clothes: A mixture as usual but as my baby belly is getting bigger I find maternity shirts more comfortable.  I got a Bella Band for a birthday present and have used it to wear some linen capris.  This past weekend I bought maternity jeans and shorts.  The shorts are super cute so hopefully this spring it will be warm enough to wear them (or at least when I go to OC for my baby shower).  I love the pants I bought; they fit me nicely and make it a nice change from leggings. I’m actually wearing the maternity pants in this week’s photo.

Stretch marks: I have notice a slight tiny spider vein on my upper thigh.  I keep rubbing the coconut oil and belly butter lotion every night.  Which feels great on my skin, I might have to use it on my feet and hands too.

Sleep: Good, especially since I had this week off from school so I was able to take daily naps (something that I really love and miss).

Best moments this week: Hmmm, I guess I have a bad baby moment made up by a non-baby moment.  This weekend Will and I drove to Medford, OR to go to a Babies-R-Us to register for baby items.   I was super excited to test out cribs, strollers, car seats, pack-n-plays,...and everything baby.  To my hormonal surprise the OC style Babies-R-Us that I am use to is not what Medford has.  Actually the Babies-R-Us is actually 3 or 4 isles is a Toys-R-Us with no stroller, 3 car seats, 1 crib, and a few general type items.  We did register and Will was beyond supportive and trying to make it fun.  I on the other hand was upset and ended up crying in the car.  But we did move on to the next part of our weekend.  We drove to Ashland, OR to stay the night and had a nice relaxing evening strolling around downtown Ashland and had a delicious dinner. 

Miss anything: I missed having beer and wine to celebrate my birthday, but the non-alcoholic cocktail Will made was delicious.

Food cravings: No craving but just eating more that usual.

Anything making you queasy: Luckily no.

Gender: Bouncing Baby Boy!

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks throughout the day.  Annoying but not painful.

Belly button in or out: Out.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody: Emotional when I am sad, but overall happy.

Looking forward to: My next doctor’s appointment to hear the heart beat and feeling more baby kicks/movement.