Update.... At my 21 week appointment I had my due date moved up a week! According to all my ultrasounds I am consistently measuring a week ahead, along with my first belly measurement. So this puts baby Manard back to being conceived in Greece, which Josh and I always thought was the case! Looks like we have a little Greek baby on our hands. =) Not sure why shaving off a few days is so exciting but maybe its because that means we probably get to meet our little guy that much sooner! Official due date now June 10th 2012. WOOO HOOO!!!
How far along: 22 Weeks
Size of the baby: Around 11 inches and 1 lb. About the size of spaghetti squash.
Total weight gain/loss: At my 21/22 week appointment I gained an extra 5 lbs. For a grand total of 15 lbs!!! I have been trying to watch it these last few days because now that our visitors are gone I can go back to trying to eat a little more healthy. The last month has been busy with family, friends, and special events. Which means a lot of eating out! I know gaining weight is a normal process throughout pregnancy but I just want to make sure I gain a healthy amount. So far I haven't gotten yelled at by the doctor but I can't help but clinch my teeth every time I hit the scale at each appointment.
Maternity clothes: Finally sported the maternity jeans my mother gave me for Christmas this past weekend. Ummm not sure why I waited this long to wear them. I am OBSESSED! I want to wear these even when I am not pregnant! Still wearing some of my other pants with the belly band and most of my shirts and tops will do just fine. I did purchase a pair of maternity black leggings at Target. I like that extra belly protection and I know I will get good use out of them this spring and even into the summer. =)
Cravings: No specific cravings. Just love all foods in general and have no problems in that department.
Symptoms: So far I have been doing great! Can't really complain too much except for a few minor aches here and there. I have noticed at times when I sneeze I feel a pulling sensation in the groin area but I hear that is completely normal from the muscles stretching from my growing belly.
Movements: Josh has been feeling baby since 20 weeks and Catherine (my BF) got to feel baby take a kick when she came to visit this past weekend. He is an active one for sure!
Gender predictions: All BOY!
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| 22 Week Belly Picture |
Catherine came into town to visit and we got so much done! She helped me register and boy am I glad she did! I swear I didn't know what half the stuff we registered was for and let me just tell you there is a lot for this girl to learn. Its always great to get each Mothers advice when it comes to baby gear, especially for this first time Momma. We enjoyed getting to eat yummy food and shopping for baby cloths. =) More than anything it was just great to get to catch up! So happy she made it down to Houston to spend time with me and lil Manard!! Here are some pics of her visit....
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| Happy Hour at Benji's....Except this girl got to sip on Water... =( |
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| Silly Boys drinking their Martini's |
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| Love these ladies |
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