22 WEEKS - Pregnancy Survey

HOW FAR ALONG? 22 Weeks, 4 days

SYMPTOMS: Lower back stiffness, restlessness, noticeably heavier belly which makes it hard to get on and off the couch when I'm tired.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS: Started at 105 pounds (during morning sickness), Now at 119 pounds - Yay! A much healthier weight.

SLEEP: Glorious when using my preggo pillow! But I have had the odd restless night - brain can't fall asleep as fast as my body.

FOOD CRAVINGS: Oranges, LEMONS (been making lots of homemade lemonade!), PB & J Sandwiches, and Granny Smith Apples - but they have to be CRISP... It's my high maintenance craving, I'm picky with my apples!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK: The baby responding to touch - She kicks faster and harder when I put my hand on my belly :)

MOVEMENT: She's been kicking hard enough to visually see the movement without touching my belly - I can't help but smile when I see the little vibrations.

GENDER: Girlie :)

BELLY BUTTON IN OR OUT? Innie! 

WHAT I MISS: Sleeping on my back, the sweet taste of coffee and chai latte's (I'm currently looking for a good decaffeinated chai mix without anise seed), and bending down without having to squat.

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: Other people being able to feel the kicks other than myself now! As well as my next midwife appointment and planning the baby shower with my sister in law!

MELTDOWNS: Oh dear...  I came home early from work because I was tired and getting random dizzy spells - then ended up sitting on the couch having a temper tantrum because I was overtired and uncomfortable. (Pete laughed at me again, I'm glad he is so patient in these situations!) I cried myself to sleep and had a two hour nap. After I woke up, my amazing boyfriend took me out for dinner and dessert. He's the best! :) 

MILESTONES: Seeing those kicks! And being down to only ONE pill a day for morning sickness! 

WEEKLY WISDOM: Don't overwork or overtire yourself - it's not worth it! Sometimes it's okay to be a couch potato :)