22 weeks and counting...

How far along? 22 weeks exactly!

 

 

 My profile - 22 weeks

 22 weeks - showing off my new shirt :)

 

 

Total weight gain/loss: Haven't been weighed since my last appointment. As of 12/31/13, I was up 4 lbs.  

Maternity Clothes? Yes - I love my new shirt showcasing Caleb

Stretch marks? Yes a little

Sleep: I've been sick this week, so I haven't slept very well. I have a cold and so that has been hard. I feel  bad because I know I cough and sneeze a lot, and I am sure Caleb feels all of it. I sleep the best on my side.

Best moment this week: Playing a game with Caleb! It was 3:30 in the morning and I was trying to go back to sleep after visiting the restroom for the millionth time. Anyways...I was laying down, and then I felt him push me. So then, I pushed him (gently) back. And then he responded and pushed me back. It went like that for a while. It was soo fun! That made me laugh and just love this interaction with my baby boy! This is the first time I have had true Mommy-Caleb interaction! :) It was so fun!

Miss Anything? This week because I am sick, I miss taking Nyquil! That would normally help me sleep when I am sick. But no Nyquil for me and Caleb. But that's okay...if he is okay, then I will just deal with it.

Movement? Amazing how it's changed in 2 weeks time. I feel him move a little bit everyday!

Food Cravings? Not especially....

Anything making you queasy or sick? No. Just this cold!

Have you started to show? Oh yes...when I look at photos from a few weeks ago, I am like "wow, I am really getting bigger!"

Labor Signs? No and I am praying that I won't for a long time.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings off or on? On still. But when I've been moving around doing stuff, the rings feel tighter

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy mostly this week!

Wisdom: There is nothing like carrying a baby! I'm not saying it gives me purpose or that all woman should experience this. But, it's truly amazing when you are doing your own thing, and then suddenly you feel a big "pow" in your stomach. It takes me off guard sometimes, but I smile EVERYTIME. So if you are fortunate to experience this wonderful gift, enjoy every minute. I know I am thankful!

Looking forward to: I am looking forward to my next appointment to hear his heartbeat again. Plus, the week after, I have another ultrasound because Caleb didn't allow the technician to see his heart. I wasn't expecting to see him so often, but it will be fun to see him again. I also look forward to Todd being able to feel him. I hope that's soon. Poor guy...he really wants to feel Caleb! :)

 

20 weeks (Halfway There)!!

How far along? 20 weeks exactly!

 Approximately 20 weeks

 

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 4 lbs since December 3rd. Now a little over half of a pound of that is the baby. But that is the first time I have gained any weight since the beginning of my pregnancy.
 

Maternity Clothes? Yes! A few things that I do love. I love maternity pants. :)

 

Stretch marks? just a tiny bit

Sleep: I've been sleeping okay once I am asleep, but I believe I have pregnancy rhinitis, which essentially means I am very congested (even though I am not sick). So it does make it harder to sleep. I am taking some medicine periodically to help me because I do need the sleep!

Best moment this week: Best moment this week was seeing Caleb on the ultrasound! We saw him stretch, move his hand into a fist and then flex his fingers, and then obviously we found out he is a boy! We were lucky because he is a snuggler and doesn't want to be bothered! ;) (sounds like his Daddy). In fact, because he didn't want to move enough to help the technician, I have to have another ultrasound on Monday (1/6) because they need to see his heart better. His heart was beating fast (157), but they wanted to see the chambers of his heart, and he wasn't cooperating. ;) It was amazing seeing his little feet too! I tell you what - I knew I was pregnant before, but seeing him look like a little person (instead of a little blob), was just incredible. I am growing a person! How anyone can think of life anything other than a miracle, I don't know. I have been in complete awe through this pregnancy at just how amazing it all is! How amazing God is! :)

That's our boy! Caleb Isaac Taber! 

Miss Anything? I still miss caffeine. But - I am learning to get over it. ;)

Movement? A few flutters here and there...not all the time. But, I know he's there!

Food Cravings? Not really anymore...still love cereal! I think I get bored of food that we eat too much of (except for bread and cereal).

Anything making you queasy or sick? Anything spicy. I used to love spicy, but now I can't handle it.
 

Have you started to show? Yep...people noticed at the New Years Eve party that I am really showing. :)

Labor Signs? No and I am praying that I won't for a long time.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings off or on? On still.

Happy or Moody most of the time? Well this week...this week I've been a complete mess! Ask my family! I'm really trying hard not to be this way...I really do cry at most anything.

Wisdom: My mantra - enjoy every moment you have! Enjoy each week and celebrate it! Prepare for the future, but also enjoy it!

Looking forward to: Well I have another ultrasound on Monday (and I am hoping Caleb moves enough so they can see what they need to see). I also look forward to feeling his actual kicks instead of flutters. I still sometimes question whether I am feeling him or I am feeling other things.