Lindsay Erin: 22 weeks

Friday, September 13, 2013

How Far Along: Last Saturday marked 22 weeks

Size of Baby: 11 inches, 1 pound; a spaghetti squash

Weight Gain: 14 lbs; I made the mistake of weighing myself on Sunday when I woke up after a weekend of wedding festivities for my hubby's best friend. Lesson learned: Do not weigh yourself after indulging in "rich" foods all weekend. I got back on the scale Monday (I normally weigh myself Saturday because that is the exact day I turn weeks) and I hadn't gained nearly as much as I'd thought I had...almost 2 pounds less. Made me feel a lot better because I was freaking out that I had gained over 2 pounds in 1 week. I think all the sodium and sugar (and dancing that took place Saturday night) I consumed over the weekend made me retain a little more fluid than normal. Feeling good about #14!

Stretch Marks: Nope!

Maternity Clothes: Wearing maternity clothes, but still wearing non-maternity, too. I purchased several dresses that are very forgiving over the summer and wear them regularly incorporating different accessories.

Gender: Sweet baby boy!

Movement: Yes! And it's starting to feel more like pressure and less like butterflies. Can't wait for hubby to feel!

Sleep: Sleeping great, but still waking up super early. This could be, in part, because I'm going to bed so early. Running is definitely helping me to keep a steady schedule. Super early on Tuesday meant 1:00 in the morning; rough day the next day.

Missing: Being able to really get a good sweat on. Doctors orders were to keep working out, but be able to maintain a conversation throughout which means no real hard workouts for another 4 months.

Loving: Feeling him move more and more, cooler air, layering my maternity clothes, and the smell of fall spices everywhere.

Craving: White chocolate peppermint mochas. It's almost time!

Feeling: Fantastic! Except when people make comments like, "Are you sure there aren't twins in there?!" Seriously, pregnancy does not give everyone the right to make any comment they like. It's a sensitive time and comments like that can really bring a girl down. I've heard it from 3 different people. Everyone carries differently and all of it is beautiful so let a girl be! Then there were 2 people in the same day that told me I looked a lot wider and possibly I was having a girl instead. PEOPLE: IT IS NOT OKAY TO SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT TO A PREGNANT WOMAN! IN FACT, IT IS PROBABLY WORSE TO SAY IT TO A HORMONAL, SENSITIVE PREGNANT WOMAN THAN THE EVERYDAY WOMAN!!!

Looking Forward: Getting things done in the nursery this month! Every weekend this month is free so we are going to aim to get the room painted and purchase a rug (possibly even one for the living room). I'm so excited to start working on some nursery projects. Also, this coming Saturday marks the 6 month mark!

Best Moment(s): One of my coworkers telling me how I just looked like I had a basketball under my dress - after the negative comments, I needed to hear that. Getting a pedicure with my best friend down here. She has recently experienced such trauma in her life and it was really nice to get together, relax, and just talk for 2 hours. Two men in the Food Lion parking lot redeemed all of the negative comments I've heard over the past week when they asked me how far along I was and told me I was a beautiful pregnant lady. Big smiles for them!