22 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 22 weeks, 1 day

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a papaya, between 10.5-11.8 inches in length & weighing between 12.7-20.8 oz. Uh...huge weight gap much? I guess we'll find out tomorrow how much she really weighs.

Total weight gain/loss: +8 pounds as of this AM, but still fluctuates a bit. And I guess we're suddenly making up for lost time. Ha!

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts, but all of my regular jeans & pants still fit just fine although they are starting to feel a tad tighter in the belly come evening. I can wear my pants normally, but I have started doing the rubberband through the button-hole as needed. I'm selling the majority of my maternity pants & I bought a bella band. Hoping I can stay in regular pants as long as possible!

Symptoms: Loss of appetite & lots of fatigue are the most prominent ones this week. The heartburn has been on & off this week, but not terrible. I've also had a bit more back pain this last couple days which is not really exciting.

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: Definitely love my sleep, but I have been waking randomly multiple times a night almost every night this week. I am able to go back to sleep fairly quickly, but I feel like I'm not getting as quality of sleep as I was previously. --Sadly, this is STILL happening. YEP.

Movement: She moves quite a bit, but also seems to take frequent naps. =P I can hope that sticks when she's on the outside as well. K did say he felt her for the first time on the outside last night, but she seems to cease movement when she knows I'm trying to feel her. Another shy one, Ha!

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy.

What I miss: Still just the same old, same old. Energy & motivation! --Yep, yep!!

What I am looking forward to: Well, despite popular belief my doctor informed me that I had to have ANOTHER anatomy scan because there were some measurement they weren't able to get. And my ultrasound got moved to tomorrow so looking forward to that.  In non-baby related news, I'm looking forward to our trip to our hometown next weekend. I miss my mom & my BFF. It'll be nice to be in civilization for a few days. I may even get my hair done, which is EPIC.