So... last week we did a banana because one website said banana. We didn't buy a pomegranate because I'm tired of buying stuff just for a picture. We were sure that we had carrots in the fridge... until we didn't. So I scrambled to find something 10.5 inches long. Spaghetti noodles it is! HA!
How far along? Finishing up 21 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Length of a carrot or banana, or the size of a pomegranate. I wish all of these websites would just get on the same page! Regardless, I can't believe that he supposedly grew almost 4 inches this week! Last week he was just 6.5 inches and this week he's 10.5. WHAT?!
Total weight gain/loss: UP 1 lb. YAY! Total loss = 16.6lbs I'm guessing those 4 inches helped contribute ;)
Symptoms: The usual this week. Nothing really new.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Belly Button in or out? In, but not as deep! It's a little more shallow every week!
Sleep: Aside from waking up all the time to pee I slept well. My arms didn't go numb anymore and despite waking up on my back several times I didn't have terrible headaches. I was very sleepy all week though (growth spurt? daylight savings?) and in bed before 930/10 most nights.
Food cravings: I woke up one morning really wanting cinnamon rolls, and I still have cider or hot chocolate almost every night. I'm definitely past my big sweets craving stage though. I can't remember when I last had a Chick Fil A milkshake or ice cream.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Maybe a few strong smells here and there but nothing major.
Miss anything? Sleeping on my belly. Not having heartburn.
Happy, Moody, or Emotional most of the time: Pretty happy for the most part. Although there were some big cries thrown in the mix. Grey's Anatomy is really doing a number on me these days since Arizona is doing so much prenatal surgery stuff. Sick babies. Gets me every time. I also got really upset during a preview for the new MLK movie called Selma. Nobody is born a racist. They are taught to hate. I will NOT allow my child to think its acceptable to treat another child of God any differently because of any distinguishing features. Period. *end soapbox*
Workouts: Really well. My lower back hasn't bothered me all week, and Billy was pleased to hear it held up at Disney for 14 hours with only some mild soreness at the end of the day. We continued to target that area but also did a lot of upper back/shoulder work as well. I'm really enjoying doing my body weight squats. My legs have always seemed to bounce back into shape fairly quickly so I'm looking forward to doing more with them. We also added 20 total extra pounds to the sled for my sideways pulls!
The Bump: 40ish inches
Have you started to show yet?: Totally. Funny conversation with a student on the playground this week....
Student: Mrs. Dillard, do you ever want kids?
Me: Of course, sweetie! Haven't you heard there's a baby in my belly right now?
Student: No! You don't look like you have a baby in there! I thought you were supposed to have a big belly!
Me: He's still growing right now so it will get bigger. It will probably be pretty big when we come back after Christmas.
Student: Then you'll look like Santa Claus with a great big belly!!!
Oh those kids ;)
Stretch marks? I've been denying it for a while now but this week I've come to terms with the fact that yes, I do in fact have two little ones on my chest. It happens.
Maternity Clothes? Off and on. I'm still in my regular jeans but have to rubber band everything else. Shirts are hit and miss these days. Most dresses still work. I ordered 8 new things from Old Navy this week for a grand total of $90. Ready for that to come in for sure!
Gender: Boy, oh boy! Yup. The clothes struggle is real. Too many cute little Christmas dresses out these days. I worry that dressing him like I want is not going to work with a Dave Ramsey lifestyle.
Any Names Picked Out Yet: My little Charlie :)
Labor Signs: Yeah right
Movement: So much!! SUCH a weird concept. I only ever feel him in one spot though which is weird. I thought it would be more of an all over thing? Maybe as he gets bigger? I've gotten used to my little nudges by now, but he still makes me jump every now and then when they're bigger or out of the blue. JD thinks he might have felt him move but wasn't convinced, so he didn't get too excited.
Best moment this week: A much needed girls' day with my friend Allison. Shopping at fall festivals. Chicken Salad Chick for lunch. Pedicures. And just a lot of catching up to do :)
JD and I did go ahead and order my chair. I'm so in love with it! I took several people's advice and made my chair my splurge item for the nursery. It's a good fit size wise for both me and JD, and it is something we can use for many, many years to come. Unfortunately since we ordered right around the holidays we were told not to expect the standard 4-6 weeks for delivery but rather closer to 8. It might come in earlier, but I'm not anticipating it until January. The rest of my nursery will be finished by then (YAY!!!!) so all I will have to do is move the chair right in :)
We went with the Bilana swivel glider recliner from the Best Storytime Series. Ours is a pretty navy blue that we can use for another boy, in a navy/pink little girl's room, or even a future living room set :)
Looking forward to: JD being able to feel Charlie kick from the outside :) Shopping in Atlanta this weekend! BuyBuyBaby! Babies R Us! Actual options instead of just the few stores we have here! Hearing his heartbeat again at Thursday's 22 Week appointment :)
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