Wednesday, April 14, 2010

18 Weeks to go!

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

How far along? 22 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss? Up 1 from last week, down 1 over all. Doctor didn't seem too worried at my appointment yesterday. Though if I continue to eat a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting, I'm sure that will change very, very soon!

Maternity clothes? Pretty much everything full time now.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep? I wake up about once a night now. Though, I don't always have to get up. However, I'm also now waking up to him kicking me. And, I have to sleep more upright due to heartburn. And, even though it's uncomfortable and not the best thing to do, I have to start out on my back. I have this thing where if I lay down on my side right away, I feel sick to my stomach, and have gotten sick once before from it. So, I have to start on my back first, then right as I'm ready to fall asleep, I can turn to my side.

Best moment this week? Wow... A lot of stuff happened again this week. Set up 2 pediatrician interviews, scheduled our prenatal class, found a Peter Pan stuffed animal/doll thing for his room, got my OiOi diaper bag and our Baby Bjorn carrier, saw the design proof for the baby shower invite and gave the ok to send them to the printer... I believe there was more exciting stuff, but I can't remember at the moment!

Movement? Yes, I feel him every day now. I felt him from the outside on Sunday night (or was that Monday night?). Now I just need Jason to feel him.

Food cravings? I want sweet tea. Damn caffeine!

Gender? It's a BOY!

Labor signs? Nope.

What I miss? Sweet Tea. I really want some.

What I'm looking forward to? My parents visiting this weekend and putting together my invites.

Weekly Wisdom: You're going to second guess everything. And, don't get in front of a pregnant lady who is ahead of you in line waiting to order breakfast!

Milestones: Scheduling the interviews and our prenatal class. Next up to schedule, the labor and delivery class.

Emotions: Enough said with my don't get in front of me when waiting to order breakfast!

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