I feel like I'm carrying this baby higher up than the other three. I've always gotten pretty much the basketball belly, but I feel like there is just more going on in the rib area? Who knows. Also my phone just couldn't handle the overcast lighting for some reason.
how far along: 22 weeks (compare to 22 weeks with Ryann, Elsie and Thea)
size of baby: An ear of corn. At my ultrasound on Friday baby girl the tech guessed that she was already weighing 1lb 2oz! That put her in roughly the 70th percentile. I feel like she'll likely be my biggest baby yet, depending on when I deliver. Maybe the first over 7 pounds? I don't mind them small though. Easier exit. ;o)
weight gain: +14.5 pounds. And somehow I've evened out with the weight that I gained with Thea. Granted I started off six pounds heavier but who cares... (fine. me, a little bit.)
maternity clothes: Yes. But really I hate all clothes and don't want to leave the house because I just want to wear my baggiest most comfortable clothing.
symptoms: I've actually been pretty tired the last week. To the point that I fell asleep while the girls were playing and woke up a couple minutes later to Thea drawing with blue marker on the wall. Fail. Other than that, just noticing the belly more and more.
exercise: Nothing to write home about, but I make sure to keep my step count up and get in a few videos a week.
cravings/aversions: Everything. I want the weather to cool down so soup is more acceptable.
movement: Thursday of last week I finally started to feel some significant movement. It still isn't very consistent or as much as I'd like, but definitely there. Chris actually felt a tap or two.
sleep: It could be better but I won't complain.
gender: Girl
looking forward to: Making it to viability week. I have zero interest in having this baby before Christmas, but I feel like a small weight would be lifted off my shoulders if we could get past 24 weeks. She'd have a chance.
worries: I still just can't shake all the thoughts of ways she might not get to come home with us. It isn't at the front of my mind, but still always there.
best moment this week: As I mentioned on Friday I had my ultrasound and it was so much fun. We confirmed that she was indeed a girl, and then the tech took all her measurements and checked the organs, etc. The cutest part by far was that baby girl had her little ankles crossed and seemed like she was just kicked back, relaxing. And every time the tech would move the wand over her legs she'd jab me in the side. Seriously, I couldn't get over how cute her little feet were. The ultrasound went well and my doctor said baby looked fabulous and beautiful. She struggled to find the heartbeat because little miss apparently would not stay in one position, so it was a good thing that I just had my ultrasound! I was sent home with my lovely glucose drink for my next appointment. Only two more 4 week appointments before I start going every two weeks. This pregnancy is flying at the moment.
Can't wait to meet you baby girl.
