Week 22

Week 22

It has been a roller coaster week!  We went to Spokane for Hoopfest last weekend, it was so fun but exhausting.  I lost my ankles for the first time, cankles is not something I am ready to come to terms with!  Lots of walking was good for me I am sure, but each morning on the trek to the court my ligaments were stretching...not such a great feeling while walking over a mile!

We went to the Casino to test our luck, I am hoping it isn't a sign of Danny's luck in Vegas...NOT GOOD! 

I had a slight "crazy person" breakdown this week, my bridesmaid dress came and I went to get it altered, however because my ribs have separated 4+ inches (yes I said 4+ it is INSANE) there was no way the lady could "let it out" she then informed me I need to go find matching fabric, a task in itself needless to say.  However I found a fabric and she should be able to make the dress work, a great thing but caused a mental breakdown.  Pregnancy creates so much uncertainty in me, I worry about everything and over analyze more than normal.  Work has been a disaster because of that, I take everything personal and try to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders even when its not necessary.  Although I love having little baby K-K (working on nicknames) in my belly, I don't love all of the side effects ESPECIALLY the crazy so am looking forward to meeting her in late October/early November!

Having a day off midweek TOTALLY threw us off however it was much needed, we relaxed in Walla Walla and ate GREAT food :)  This weekend we are painting the nursery and getting prepped for the wainscoting my dad is putting up for us next weekend.  I ordered the bedding so everything is coming together, next step picking a crib...wish me luck!

Another fabulous note on the week, one of my great friends Ashley welcomed her sweet baby girl Reagan to the world on Sunday.  I am so excited to hear all of her stories and watch her grow in mommy-hood.

How far along? 22 weeks 

Baby size: Length of a spaghetti squash (I don't even know what that is) 11 inches

Total weight gain/loss:+20ish pounds!  I now have a max goal of 40 pounds (almost double my original goal) but trying to eat a more balanced diet and walk more so my size doesn't become unbearable in October!

 

Maternity clothes? Yup, they are amazing!

 

Stretch marks? Nothing new to report this week...YAY!! 1 on the right, 3 on the left hip.  I am cocoa buttering like crazy. 

Sleep: Eh...hit or miss.  My back was KILLING me last weekend since I missed my chiropractor/massage appointment last weekend, I found out the hard way it really is benefiting me!

Best moment this week: Getting to "practice" with Livvy, Chelsea let me help bath her, put her to sleep, pack her around in the bjorn and feed her!

Movement: YES!  Apparently I finally realized this "flutter" everyone talks about is what I associate with what feels like my pulse or a gas bubble, she has been moving but it hasn't gotten crazy yet.  Looking forward to when Danny can feel her :)

Food cravings: Mom's Crab Macaroni Salad and Smores...both satisfied on the 4th!

Miss anything?: Champagne and Beer...the 4th everyone was having my favorites and I sipped on sparkling lemonade and iced tea!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week...

Have you started to show yet: Yes...starting to look "tubby" a little extra chin and the belly has grown since the weekend I think!

Gender Predictions: Beautiful Baby GIRL!! 

Symptoms: Ligaments stretching...OUCH.  Crazy emotional hormones...poor Danny

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In, but not as "deep" as it used to look.

Wedding rings on or off? On but the heat sure doesn't help the swelling!

Happy or Moody?: Sad, Moody and Happy.  The last few days have been great.  Danny and I had a heart to heart and I am trying to take things a little lighter and not let everything get to me.  Before that...I was a time bomb...good thing you weren't there when I erupted with tears and anger :)


Looking forward to: Painting the nursery, clearing out the bed!!