I am 22 weeks pregnant and have had a super emotional week. We have been packing up our house and getting ready to leave Louisiana. Steven had to leave early to start his new job in Texas while I finish up my last week at my externship. I know it's only a few days, but I do not like being away from my hubby and I really don't like staying in Louisiana in this empty house by myself. I have also been introduced to a terrible pregnancy symptom...heartburn! I had acid reflux pretty bad in high school, but I thought I was in the clear after going over 5 months without any symptoms. I've had it for 3 days straight so I'm going to try and stay away from big meals and acidic foods. Despite all of this, I have also had one of the best weeks because I can feel our baby boy moving and kicking all the time! I am learning what his schedule is already and he is definitely a night owl like his mommy. He starts getting active in the evenings and has been kicking pretty hard late at night. Steven felt him kick for the first time before he had to leave and it was such a cool experience. My dad came and stayed with me a few nights and he also got to feel him kick. I cannot imagine how these kicks are going to feel when he is actually big. Here are a few bump pics from Sunday. I had to take them myself so they aren't very good.
How big is baby? About the size of a papaya.
Total weight gain? Ten pounds and feeling big!
Maternity clothes? Yes and also regular shirts that are loose fitting.
Best moment of the week? Feeling him wake up and move around in the evenings.
Food cravings? Baked potatoes have been my lunch of choice lately. I also eat a banana almost every morning.
Symptoms: Terrible heartburn.
Mood this week: Up and down. I have been on an emotional roller coaster and am just ready to be back in Texas.
Movement: He is moving all the time now and I love it!
What I’m looking forward to: Decorating his nursery and purchasing his crib. We picked one out and I love it!
What I miss: I mostly miss being able to put on my work-out shorts and t-shirts and feeling skinny. My small t-shirts are starting to get a little big snug on my belly and I just feel fat. I have no idea what kind of shorts I can get that will be good for working out in public. My pajama shorts all fit but they are too short to wear anywhere, and my work-out shorts are too uncomfortable now.
Next appointment: May 8th
I cant' wait to feel him too! My heartburn got worse at the very end...there is so little room that anything I ate or drank (even water) before bed gave me horrible heartburn! Just one of the many sacrifices you make for you little one :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Can't wait to hear your little man' s name!
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