Week 22

Baby is the Size of an Ear of Corn

22 weeks, 4 days
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Baby H is about a foot tall and weighs around 1 pound!
He is also sleeping around 12 to 14 hours a day.

How far along? 22 weeks

Maternity clothes? Oh yes. I think this might be my favorite part of pregnancy.  This and the donuts.  

Stretch marks? I almost had a meltdown in the shower because I thought I saw one, but it was a false alarm.  

Sleep: I'm really missing my 2-3 hour nap sessions from the summer.  They should really have naps embedded into work schedules.  Google has nap pods- think they'll hire me?

Best moment(s) this week: My trip to DC to visit my high school bestie Nicole and I got a bonus of seeing another wonderful friend, Erin.  I had such a fantastic weekend and I can't wait to go back and enjoy the 1 cent mimosas her local brunch place has to offer.  Seriously- 1. cent. mimosas.  It was a much needed vaca and Harrison and I were spoiled by Nicole, the weather, and all of the delicious food DC has to offer (I may or may not have had all you can eat brunch, which included multiple warm cinnamon rolls).  

Miss Anything? Being worry free.  I know that I'll never be worry free again, but for different reasons.  I miss being able to eat and drink without worrying about the ingredients.

Movement: I'm not sure what he's doing in there, but it feels like he is practicing for the World Cup.  His movements are getting much stronger and now that he has control over his movements I'm convinced he is kicking me on purpose.  Call it mother's intuition (or being around my husband for 7 years) but this is going to be one active baby.  

Food cravings: Remember my obsession with cookie dough last week?  Ya, I'm still obsessed.  I finished the chocolate chip container and bought the monster flavor.  Warning: Do not buy the monster flavor- not all cookie dough flavors are made equal.  My heart breaks a little each time I open the fridge and realize that's the only one I have in there.  I clearly need to make a Fresh Market stop this week before I cry about it.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not that I can think of

Gender: Dude

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: 

-Pregnancy Brain- If I don't write it down then it's gone.  It's like my thoughts evaporate.  The frustrating part is that I know I had something to say or do, but I just can't remember what it was. 

-Weight Gain- I've gained 11 pounds so far.  This is the time the pounds should start packing on as Harrison gains fat.  I am so proud of myself for being ok with this.  I mean, I'm allowed to enjoy donuts, who wouldn't be ok with that?

-Hunger- I feel like my stomach growls all day even though I'm constantly snacking.  It's very rare that I feel full these days. 

Belly Button in or out? In, but slowly changing.   

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both- feeling a little overwhelmed, but getting away this weekend really helped me regroup.

Looking forward to: Watching my bump grow!  It blows my mind that it keeps getting larger.  I'm afraid that my skin will pop, but it just keeps stretching and making room.  Pregnancy is baffling.