How far along: 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: As of Saturday up 11 lbs...ugh, at least it is only in my tummy, nothing else looks bigger.
Sleep: is great! I even went a whole night (on Monday) without having to get up and pee....one night out of the last 50 or so isn't bad!
Best moment this week: Mikes Birthday was Tuesday and he felt the baby move for the first time while we were laying in bed. It isn't very strong yet but he still felt him. It was SO cute, Mike had the biggest smile on his face!!! I loved it!
Movement: he is kicking, or at least moving on a pretty regualr schedule! In the morning around 6am, in the mid morning, around 10am, around 3pm and then from around 8-10pm. I love it!
Food cravings: apples and carmel.
Food aversions: still meat that is cooked in my house.
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Wegmans subs! Mike and I went on Tuesday for his birthday and I had to get my roastbeef sub heated....it wasn't so good.
What I am looking forward to: My next OB appt on the 18th.
Weekly Wisdom: I need to sleep while I can.
Milestones: I made it to 22 weeks!
How your baby's growing:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track.
You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching
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