22 Weeks (Round 2)

How far along? 22 weeks and 3 days


Total weight gain/loss? Up 17.5 pounds. Let's not talk about it.  But if we must, I do think this might be because I didn't walk 10,000 steps any of the 7 days this week (thanks trusty FitBit) and I've been sick so my energy level has been way down.  I'm hoping to get moving again this weekend and I even pulled the Vitamix out this morning to start the day with a green smoothie.  With 18ish weeks to go, I really do not want to maintain a 2 pound a week + weight gain.  Really.  So I've resolved to up the effort and give this next week a good go.  If I still gain 2+ pounds this next week with walking, working out and eating good, then I'm going to say to hell with it and just stop worrying.

Maternity clothes? All the way baby.  Aside from some sweaters and a few pairs of yoga pants.  I'm also still wearing high heels, which my boss thinks is silly.  I'm just not ready to give them up yet.  Although, I do keep at least one pair of flats under my desk at work.

Stretch marks? Same.

Sleep? OK.  I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to pee, but I wake usually one or two times to readjust.

Best moment last week? Having an impromptu breakfast with my little man today.  See, we were running late for school and if you arrive after 8:35ish breakfast is over.  He had an apple sauce in the car so I thought we'd be OK.  But the minute we stepped in his class he looks at me and says "I'm hungry."  Thankfully his school is in the same building as a food court so we shared a croissant and bagel.  And I was ridiculously late for work, but I loved our extra time togeteher.

Movement? Every day.  Little man #2 is practicing his dance moves regularly.

Food cravings? Kettle corn, bagels with cream cheese and cookies.  Perhaps there's a connection with the weight gain this week.

Food aversions? Nothing of note.

Gender? Snakes and Snails and Puppy dog tails.

Labor signs? I have a few Braxton Hicks contractions every day or so, but nothing worrisome.

Belly button in/out? In for now, but it's on its way out.  I can tell.

What I miss: Sleeping on my back and big glasses of red wine.

What I am looking forward to: Another pregnancy massage this evening!  Best.gift.ever!

Milestones: I cried at a Subaru commercial this week.  I think it's safe to say my pregnancy hormones have taken over and I am now officially blaming any odd/strange/out-of-the-ordinary behavior on my hormones.