Week 21

Date: 5/24/15

How far along: 21 weeks

Fruit-size comparison: Pomegranate

 

Maternity clothes: I've been wearing maternity pants exclusively.   I don't have a lot of maternity shirts, but I don't feel like the belly is growing that quickly so it doesn't matter yet. I feel like I'm kind of at an awkward stage where maternity clothes are too big, but I don't have a lot of clothing options in my closet. 

Weight gain:  I haven't weighed myself since my last appointment, but I'm guessing I've gained a little more weight.

Stretch Marks: Not yet.

Sleep: Not great.  I don't really have a hard time getting to sleep, but staying asleep is hard for me.  I can't seem to sleep much past 6 or 6:30 and I wake up frequently during the night. I got a body pillow and I started seeing a chiropractor, but neither have helped that much yet. 

Best moment of the week:  Seeing my baby on the ultrasound and finding out we are having a boy was the best moment.:)  It was such a fun experience because we got to see him wiggling around and we saw him yawn a couple times.  It's nice to see what he's up to in there.  

Movement:  He's been moving like crazy, but Nate still hasn't been able to feel him yet.  

Cravings: Nothing really new or different.  

Gender: Boy!

Anything making you queasy/sick: Nope. 

 
What I miss:  Sleeping well and not waking up in pain. 

 

 What I’m looking forward to:  Getting the nursery all set up.  We can't really do much in there until Nate cleans it out.:) 

Symptoms: Just a growing belly and back pain.  I get occasional heartburn, but if I take a few Tums I can keep it under control.

 
Emotions:  I'm really feeling quite happy. I love getting a good report from the doctor and checking up on baby.