21 and 22 Weeks BumpWatch!

So, I'm a slacker this week and didn't take my 21 week picture until Friday evening.  Which means I was one day shy of 22 weeks.  Oh well...I'm trying, right?!  And please excuse the tank top I was wearing.  Ughh...it was comfortable.

21 Weeks:

How far along? 21 weeks, 6 days!  Getting huge...

Weight gain/loss: 16 lbs.  Still on par to hit right around 35 lbs.  Not horrible, but not great either.

Feeling: The oh so beautiful swelling has started with my feet, ankles, and hands.  And it's not even the summer yet!  I'm doomed this summer.

Sleep: It continues to get more and more difficult to turn over from side to side.  Scott made a point to tell me that I usually drill him in the face with my body pillow when I'm turning over.  Oops - sorry honey!

Food cravings: Birthday cake.  Reminds me so much of my pregnancy with Sean.  Not a cupcake, not a brownie, but birthday cake from Costco or Kroger.

Movement? Every day, every few hours.  I notice it when I'm eating and when I'm laying down at night.  I love every little kick.

What I miss? Well, Cinco de Mayo was this weekend and it sucked not getting to have a Corona with lime.  The boys enjoyed them though...

Best moment this week: I had a great Cinco de Mayo with my students and with my friends when we had people over.

What I'm looking forward to: Starting my photography class so I can take some awesome pictures of this little guy when he arrives.

Next Appointment: Thursday, May 17th at 3:50pm with Dr. Long.

Milestones: Little man is the size of a pomegranate (thebump used to say a banana, which I always thought was weird since last week was a cantaloupe).  His eyebrows and lids are present now and he's busy kicking away!

22 Weeks:

How far along? 22 weeks on the dot!

Weight gain/loss: 18 lbs.!  Yikes - all that Cinco de Mayo food and birthday cake caught up with me this week.

Feeling: My usual response of saying I'm feeling great is over.  Between the swelling and my back pain on the lower left side, I'm getting uncomfortable and fast!  It scares me to think of how much worse the back pain is going to get. 

Sleep: Thanks to Sean getting up twice this week in the middle of the night and it being my job to get him back to sleep, I'm feeling more sluggish than usual.  This must be getting me ready for another little one.

Food cravings: Watermelon!  And it's been delicious this week!

Movement? All the time!  I love it!

What I miss? Sleeping on my back.  Seriously.

Best moment this week: Probably today.  With Sean's swimming class this morning and fun filled day of the Farmer's Market and the Livonia fair, we had a great family day.

What I'm looking forward to: Going to Birch Run next weekend to hit the outlets with my mom and maybe even a Chicken dinner at Frankenmuth!

Next Appointment: Thursday, May 17th at 3:50pm with Dr. Long.

Milestones: Small fry is about 1 lb. and the length of spaghetti squash.  His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.




Just because Sean wanted to sneak in one of these and then stick his tongue out at me...