The Cheerio Family: Pregnancy Update: 22 Weeks

How far along:

Total weight gain/loss:

I got on the scale for the first time since my last prenatal appointment and discovered that I've gained 4 pounds. I feel huge, but I guess I haven't gained as much as I thought.

Maternity clothes:

Yep, it's all about maternity clothing around here.?

Movement:

Baby Cheerio (or "Honey Nut" as some sweet family have started calling her) is just like her big sisters- a wiggle worm! She is always up to something in there!

Gender:

GIRL!?

Emotions:?

Just when I think I am starting to even out a bit, I lose it! I'm starting to see a trend with being hungry and snappy, so Joel and I joke that as long as my inner fat girl is being fed, I should be OK.?

Food cravings:?

I was just about to type "nothing new" when I realized I had discovered another achilles heel: Cookies and Cream Skinny Cow Sandwiches or Cookies 'n' Creme chocolate bars. I love them both.?

I had some blood work done last week to check my thyroid and blood sugars, but not the?glucose?screening?yet. Honestly, with as crappy as I sometimes feel after eating a meal, I'm wondering if I am GD again. I should be taking precautions and checking my sugars at home now, just to be careful, but you know me...?

Sleep:

Sleep is still kind of hard for me right now. I am exhausted at the end of the day; usually around 8, I'm ready for bed, but once I get there I can't sleep! I toss and turn and fidget and squirm. I have a ton of pillows and a Snoogle to help, but nothing works! I think it must just be like that right now.

Symptoms:

I've been doing really well physically- by taking Zofran once or twice a day, I can curb the nausea and be a productive member of our family (and society, too!). It's been great so far. I feel like this is the closest to a normal pregnancy I've had.?

Stretch marks?:?

Nope, nothing yet!

Labor Signs:

None! I have contractions all the time, but they're harmless.

Belly Button in or out:

My belly button is currently IN! I hope it stays that way...

What I miss:?

Everything. I miss everything about not being pregnant. It's an amazing thing to grow a baby, please don't misunderstand, but it's just not an enjoyable experience for me. I feel like my body has been hijacked.?

What I am looking forward to:?

I am looking forward having the baby already! I just cannot wait to meet her and love on her! Also, I am REALLY looking forward to deciding on a name soon. It's makes me crazy that Honey Nut is still unnamed!

Best moment this week:

Last night, I semi-jokingly told Joel I wanted to sleep in today and wake up to donuts- and I did! He let me sleep as long as I could and when I woke up, there were donuts waiting for me!?

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