22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks exactly

Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Leggings are my jam and this warmer weather is bittersweet.  While I love being outside, no one wants to see my pasty legs in a pair of shorts and a huge 'ole belly.  #spiderveins :( 

Sleep: Now that I feel this kid do full rolls and round-offs in my belly in the dead of night, sleep is really hit or miss (hence looking super tired in the pic above). 

Best moment of this week: Dr said this kid was right on track and this pregnancy is moving along smoothly.  Honestly, most days I forget I'm pregnant!

Miss Anything? One word: wine or beer or a margarita on the porch with some chips and salsa or queso or all of the above.  So actually more than one word.   

Movement: This afternoon after tucking into three fish tacos, I took a video to show the aerobatics this little one performs.  It wasn't super clear in the video, but man can I feel him rolling around in there.

Food Craving: tacos, tacos and tacos.

Anything making you queasy or sick? No, but if by sick you mean getting heartburn after looking at a blueberry, yes.  

Gender: Boy 
Symptoms: If I climb a set of stairs, I'm contracting fo sho, but that could just mean that I'm out of shape.  Ok, let's be honest, I'm always winded after a flight of stairs- bring on the tacos!

Belly button in or out? Half in, half out.  It can't make up its mind yet or its trying to hold onto its dignity with a kung-fu like grip.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  We've got a lot of balls up in the air right now, this pregnancy notwithstanding, however we're praying earnestly about our next steps as a family and right now we're playing the waiting game- everyone's favorite game, said no one ever!

Looking forward to: Finishing the nursery projects and getting out of the waiting zone.  I mean I know I'll be waiting for another 20 weeks or so for a baby, but if we could get a bit more understanding of what else is going to be happening within the next couple of month, that sure would relieve some undue stress.  I'm also looking forward to getting some needed items for this second bambino, i.e. sit-n-stand stroller and a new breast pump and of course some cute boy stuff!!

19 weeks and almost halfway!

Note the pose :)

Photobomb

How far along? 19 weeks 2 days

Total Weight Gain: 8 lbs- hello weight gain :)

Maternity Clothes: I feel like I wear the same shirt and leggings everyday. I don't want to go out and buy more clothes as I know this is our last one, so I'm starting to branch out with wearing my own pre-pregnancy shirts.  

Sleep: Hello leg cramps! I've been kicking water back (as in 90 ounces/day usually) but to no avail.  Looks like I'll be upping my potassium intake next and hoping for some relief at night.

Best moment of this week: Going to the anatomy scan this past Thursday.  He's still a boy and he was giving the tech a run for her money.  That kid was everywhere, flipping, rolling, anywhere to get away from her prying :)  Praise the Lord that everything measured normal and she said he was right on track for August 4th!  Maybe this one will be on time eh?  A girl can dream.

Miss Anything? Being able to breathe or cough without some wicked round ligament pain.  

Movement: Depends on the day, but usually everyday now I feel him moving around in there.  No distinct rolls or jabs to the gut, but I feel him and that's what counts.   

Food Craving: carbs and protein and tacos :)

Anything making you queasy or sick? Y'all, I actually ate and egg today and I didn't want to vomit! Winning!  Nothing else seems to making me feel ill, but sometimes, like this morning, I get a wave of strong nausea.  *Shrug*

Gender: Boy 
Symptoms: This week I started with braxton hicks, especially since I've been on spring break and I've had Remy all over North Dallas.  If I'm walking a ton and don't rest, I'll start cramping and it's somewhat uncomfortable, but if I sit down and rest I'm ok.

Belly button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  We're almost at the halfway mark, which gives me pause for reflection on just how much we have to get done, but it always ends up done, so I'm trying not to stress. :/ 

Looking forward to: Putting this nursery together bit by bit.  My dear friends are coming in next weekend to paint and sand and do some diy projects and after that it'll just be a matter of putting the crib together and we'll be done (pretty much)!