22 Weeks

I feel like this shirt makes me look more pregnant that I really am, but I am assured on a daily basis that I'm just that big.

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain: I gained a little more than I wanted at my last appointment, but I am attributing it to all of the barbeques and pot luck type events I went to in the preceding 4 weeks. I am trying to make some healthier snack decisions, so we'll see what my weight looks like at my next appointment. I have only gained around 15lbs so far, but I'm only halfway so that's a little terrifying for me.

Maternity clothes? I wear mostly all maternity tops with a few of my own thrown in, but I really only have one pair of maternity jeans- black skinny jeans my awesome friend Lauren got for me. I use belly bands most of the time to hold my (unbuttoned and unzipped) pants up and to cover everything. Lauren let me use one she had, and my mom bought be one. They are lifesavers for my work pants especially. No amount of hair tie magic works on those little metal tabs.

Stretch marks? Not on my belly, but a few on my upper thighs/lower buttock region. Bring on the yoga.

Sleep: There is no way my perpetually-thirsty self is not drinking water right before bed, so I think I probably bring it on myself, but I currently get up 1-2 times a night to go to the bathroom, not to mention going right before I go to bed and right after I wake up. How does my body hold so much liquid?!

Best moment this week: Having Chris feel exactly how hard our little guy kicks! He had his hand on my belly, and my normally dad-shy son finally kicked right under Chris's hand. His response? "Holy s#!t!" and lots of smiles.

Miss Anything? I really want a pumpkin beer! And, as always, a salami sandwich with a side of sushi.

Movement: Tons and tons, with more every day! The baby was in constant motion during my ultrasound, so I think he is just finally get strong enough for me to perceive more of his movements.

Food cravings: Nothing really!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! Nausea free for almost all of this pregnancy so far (lucky me!)

Gender: It's a BOY! :)

Symptoms: Sometimes when I lean forward or bend down to get something, it's a little hard to breathe, but other than that, nothing really.

Belly Button in or out? Looking weirder (and flatter) every day.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, happy, happy!

Looking forward to: Cooler weather and pumpkin swirl at Dunkin. I know a lot of other places have rolled out their pumpkin flavoring, but having a pumpkin iced coffee almost every day of the season for the past two years has really made me partial to Dunkin's pumpkin swirl. I'm pretty sure they are releasing it in a week or so, though! And I finally found a Dunkin sort of close to me after thinking that my only option was Tim Horton's (good, but not the same.)

Only 18 more weeks to go!