Baby #2 Bumpdate: 22 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a spaghetti squash, measuring 11" long and weighs almost one pound. She is starting to look like a miniature newborn! Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct and tiny tooth buds are developing. Her eyes have formed, but the irises still lack pigment.

What's been going on with mom? I'm feeling GIGANTIC! I was not this large with Emma at this point in my pregnancy. I started doing laps at work so that I can curb some calories....but my sweet cravings aren't helping. I have discovered that my iphone health app records your steps without even setting it up. I have been setting a goal of hitting 7000 steps before I leave for the day. I have accomplished it once and most of the time by 5pm I have hit 6k steps. It's an improvement.

Symptoms: EMOTIONAL! Everything makes me cry. Moody....which I think goes hand in hand with emotional. Tired. I can't sleep past 5:30am, but I think that's because of our oh so considerate neighbors that like to let their dogs bark ALL MORNING LONG!

Yummy/Icky: Sweets......I have been craving brownies. Too hot for the oven so I haven't indulged, but ice cream is right up in there!

Clothing: Materity bottoms, lightweight pj bottoms with baggy shirts or yoga shorts. I'm just plain HOT all the time.

Movement: Mostly feel her after meal times. I do feel her regularly on my drive home from work too. I love lying in bed and feeling her wiggle around.

Belly Button In/Out: In and awkward looking.

Wedding Rings On/Off: I retired them to the chain for the summer. My hands swell when hot usually so I just don't want for them to get stuck. Maybe I can put them back on when the weather cools down.

Best Moment this Week: Booking our trip for a mini vacation to Sea World!

Looking forward to: Picking a name!

22 Weeks with Lil Birdie