HOW FAR ALONG? 21 Weeks, 4 days
SYMPTOMS: Discomfort and pain in my 'quadratus lumborum' - a muscle in the lower back. (see diagram below!) It goes from your bottom rib to your pelvis - ouchie!
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS: Not sure again for this week!
SLEEP: Been having a hard time getting comfortable enough to fall asleep. But I love waking up in the middle of the night and feeling my little girl moving about!
FOOD CRAVINGS: Banana's, Oranges, and Chocolate! Nom nom nom
BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK: Found out we are having a GIRL!!
MOVEMENT: She's been wriggling around a lot still, but this time her kicks and movements are stronger and higher up!
GENDER: Little lady!
BELLY BUTTON IN OR OUT? Innie!
WHAT I MISS: Sleeping on my back, Cardio workouts and lifting heavier objects - I know that may sound a bit ridiculous, but I have been feeling kind of useless lately! I miss being able to break a sweat or use my muscles like I used to. Prenatal workouts feel like walk in the park sometimes and I often wonder if they are doing much at all??
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: Picking out paint and planning the babies room! And now that I know we are having a girl, I can actually buy those frilly dresses and adorable onesies I've been eyeing for months! And I plan to book myself a pre-natal massage - so excited!!
MELTDOWNS: Luckily, I have avoided a meltdown this week! I made sure to steer clear of sugary treats, and I think that made a huge difference!
MILESTONES: Finding out the gender, being able to eat foods with garlic and onion in them without wanting to vomit, and weaning even further off my morning sickness medication! I am officially down to only two pills a day and I've been feeling great!
WEEKLY WISDOM: Give in to your cravings - even if they don't seem like the best choice.
(I was craving a chocolate chip cookie at work but decided it was a bad idea, and therefore avoided it and ended up eating EVERYTHING else around me, which resulted in me feeling like crap. It wasn't until a couple hours later when I gave into the cookie craving that I suddenly felt GOOD. I instantly felt better and had energy for the rest of the day. I'm still confused as to what the baby wanted so badly from that cookie but I'm not questioning it. Guess sometimes a little sugar once in a while won't do you harm!)
21 weeks?!?! This is going by so fast!! Are you planning on getting some mat pictures done?! - I can't wait to see what you do with the babes room! XOXO
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your little lady! Do a prenatal massage once a month if you can afford it - you'll thank me later!
ReplyDeleteJess - I know - time is zooming!! I do want mat pictures done, I'm thinking of getting them done in May or June, I want there to be lots of sunshine! :) xo
ReplyDeleteSarah - Thank you!! I will definitely take that advice - I have benefits at work that will cover it! Can't wait to get one!!