22 weeks

Hit 22 weeks yesterday!

Next appointment is at 24 weeks, on Dec 10th. 

During week 22, baby’s invading your space, which is why it might be tough to catch your breath and why your back might be killing you. Hey, as she grows, she may be expanding your belly so much (so fast) that you might have some stretch marks -- and you might even have a newfound “outtie”! 

your baby's the size of a papaya!

During month five, the average fetus measures about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces.

Lots of things are changing now. Lots!

How far along?  22 weeks

Total weight gain: Last doc appt at 20 weeks I was 130 pounds. Up 20 pounds now and Im sure at this point Im a few pounds more. 
Maternity clothes? Mostly all maternity now, except sweat pants and tshirts. My tshirts are getting real snug and I moved all the pants I dont fit anymore into separate drawer.
Stretch marks? Thankfully nothing yet!
Sleep:Horrible. I cant get comfortable.
Best moment this week: Well, its only Tuesday so not much happened yet, but I made my next appointment for Dec 10th. Will be 24 weeks.
Miss anything? Running hard and sweating. Being fit and in shape and 115 on the scale.
Movement: All the time! Shes starting to slowly feel less like gas bubbles more like a twitch.
Food cravings: No cravings. But thirsty all the time.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No
Gender Predictions: Girl already confirmed. It was my gut instinct from the very beginning of pregnancy and turns out I was right.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Its in still but its slowly changing. Last week I had to finally take out the belly button ring. It was irritating me too much.
Wedding rings on or off?  On. Still fits the same, pretty lose.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and tired. 
Looking forward to: my next doctor appointment and getting more in depth at the appointments. Start discussing preterm labor and breast feeding and glucose test and all that jazz! Oh, and really looking forward to Nick feeling the kicks!

Stomach Virus

Caden I were dealing with a horrible stomach virus all weekend. It started for him Thursday. This morning, Tuesday, he finally seems himself. I had it Saturday and somewhat Sunday but was better by  Monday. Not fun forcing liquids for the baby knowing I was going to puke it all up within an hour. But, all is good now.

And yesterday we hit 21 weeks. So neat feeling her kick and punch around every day. I cant wait until the kids and Nick can feel it. I'm sure they could but its so random that it would be hard for them to catch it just yet.

I weighed in yesterday and I'm up a pound now. So up from 117 to 137 for a total of 20 pounds gained.

Still wearing my size small maternity pants and normal shirts along with small maternity shirts. I must have been bloated last week because I thought by this week there was no way I was wearing a small still. But I am. Either that or I lost water retention from being sick.

Name and a BIG movement milestone reached!

Since our 20 week scan could not have turned out being more healthy, we made the final decision on baby's name and decided to release it. 

Carly Joy.

Last night was a HORRIBLE night of sleep. I get some uncomfortable at times that I cannot sleep. My nose gets so stuffy I cant breathe and every position hurts the crap out of my back. I really need to work harder on not slouching. While I was awake I was noticing the baby kicking around. So wondering if it could be felt from the outside, I put my hand on my belly and waited. And....I could totally feel it from the outside. I couldn't believe it. Cant wait until the Dada gets home tonight so I can tell him this! And hopefully she will cooperate and give him a few good kicks.

20 week scan

Our 20 week appointment was yesterday. The very detailed appointment done by radiology that scans and measures every detail of the baby. From both halves of her brain, to all 4 chambers of her heart, to her kidneys and bladder and her leg bones down to her toes...perfect baby! The placenta was measured, the amniotic fluid, the cervix was measured.

It was neat to see the baby kicking around on the screen and being able to feel it at the same time. Incredible. Every single one of her kicks gets stronger daily. Each day I notice it more and more. Its only been about 4 days since I have been able to feel it if I pay attention but this  morning was the first morning I felt it in the morning and one of the first few times I have felt it without paying attention to it.

After all the details were measured, she checked to verify the gender of baby. She asked if we knew already and I told her we paid a 3d clinic for a gender check and it was a girl at 14 weeks.

And again...baby is still a girl! We saw so clear the 3 lines.

Here are some of the pictures.

Profile with hand

Her 2 arms across the front of her face

Her 2 legs and butt with girl parts.

Face and hand.

Face and hand.

Foot

We also released her name...but I will save that for tomorrows post so this one isnt too long.

Air Show 2012

Over the weekend we went to the air show. It has been a while, since Kayla was about 9 months old.

I love the air shows. No matter how many times I see military planes flying, the air show just doesn't get old.

They fly right in your face and right over your head. The Thunderbirds are the best part. They fly so fast and glide so gently yet are so powerful and they do it with nothing less than perfection.

Im always amazed. Just amazed.

And I have to mention, at the end right after the closing ceremony, my friend who works for the general asked if we could go see the Thunderbirds  I was speechless! The kids and I got to go over the fence and walk up to the Thunderbirds and get pictures with them. Im still speechless! This is very rare folks. You have to be a very VIP to get to do this. As in high ranking like the general...or be a pilots immediate family member. Awesomeness!!

I totally dont have good pictures though. I brought the good camera...with no memory card. Sore subject. I am so mad at myself....

While we were there, Dada was working the Red Horse station showing all the kids and people about weapons and what Red Horse does. The kids enjoyed hanging out with Dad.

So now Im a slouch-er

We did our Thanksgiving family photos last night in the back yard. I think they turned out great for a 5 minute session, a tripod and a timer. The kids for the first time ever were allowed to pick and chose whatever they wanted to wear. So they are wearing snow boots...in Las Vegas, in 70 degree weather. Its cute.

After seeing the pictures, I feel like I look so sloppy. I don't spend time on my hair and I noticed a have taken on a new position...one of slouching. A lot. Nick said he noticed it started not real long ago. I didn't even realize I was doing it. I guess all the weight in the boobs and mid section really are weighing me down already physically. I didn't even realize it. I look like a slouching mess in the pictures. But they are still cute.

I gotta work on that. ( As I sit up straighter in the computer chair, lol ) I need to practice more and be more aware of the way I am standing. Especially in public!

This one will be going into the family members Thanksgiving cards this year.

The view of the mountains from our back yard. 

And by the way, last night I for SURE felt the baby moving finally.

It was the movements I thought I was feeling but wasnt sure. Now Im sure. It was clear.

Weight update

So I stepped on the scale today. After a 2 mile walk on the treadmill and a 5 minute arm workout. 

136 pounds.

Wow. 

That is hard for me to take in.

Going to try to stick with the daily walking, maybe up it to some jogging here and there. 

And no more Halloween candy.

13 years ago

13 years ago we looked like this:

Yes, we looked like babies because we were. 15-16 and 18-19 years old.

13 years ago today we went on our first date. I was 15 and Nick was 18. We went to the movies and afterwards we tried several times calling Nick's mom from a pay phone to come pick us up. She wouldnt answer. We started walking back home in the snow. 

That was interesting. It would have been a very very long walk. But a little bit into it she picked us up along the side of the road. lol.

That night was also our first kiss. After being frozen from that walk we took a dip in the hot tub.

Saw a shooting star.

And he kissed me.

;0)

13 years ago.