22 WEEKS

Weeks: 22

Waist size: +4"

Weight gain: 7lbs.

Symptoms: I never knew what people were talking about when they'd say they got a "charlie horse", until now! I get leg cramps every night either in my calves or the arches of my feet. Wow are they painful.

Cravings: Water, I've been sooo thirsty this week! No matter how much I drink, I need more water.

Aversions: None

Sleep: Not too bad!

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: Ryan and I finally found a house that didn't just get an accepted offer on it! Every house we liked, would be gone before we were even done walking through it, it seemed. We looked at this house on Sunday and wasted no time writing up an offer. It turns out there was another offer on it, just not accepted yet. The seller came back to both of us, with a counter of "best and final offer." Which means that we both put in another offer and who ever is highest, will get the house. It's nerve-wracking, but exciting that we found a house we both love...I just hope it works out.

21 WEEKS

Weeks: 21

Waist size: +4"

Weight gain: 7lbs

Symptoms: It is slowly becoming harder for me to move as easily. I notice that I can't just sit up and jump out of bed, I have to turn towards the side and and put my legs on the ground first. I think my ab muscles are getting a little weaker.

Cravings: None!

Aversions: None!

Sleep: Actually a little bit better!

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: This was the first week that we didn't have our birthing class, so it was so nice to come home from work on Wednesday and just relax. I also got to have breakfast with a great friend, Lisa! It was so nice catching up with her.

20 WEEKS

Weeks: 20!

Waist size: +3"

Weight gain: 6lbs.

Symptoms: I've been feeling pretty great! Baby boy is moving like crazy all of the time now. Before, it was pretty much when I was laying/sitting down, but now it's almost nonstop. Ryan and I love to watch my belly move, it's like a waterbed in there.

Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary for me. My sweet tooth is officially backkkk! At my grocery store run this week, I managed to buy 4 different ice cream flavors/treats! Yikes, hopefully they'll last me a month or two ;)

Aversions: Does cleaning count? Lol, it's hard for me to get motivated. I finish all of the laundry, except the last load. I get it folded, but it seems like such a chore to put that last load away. 

Sleep: Nothing new there. 6-7 interrupted hours a night.

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: My parents came down for a visit last weekend. It was great to see them, and to have them feel baby boy move! We also picked up our nursery furniture this week and we love just standing in the room now. 

19 WEEKS

Weeks: 19

Waist size: +3"

Weight gain: 3lbs.

Symptoms: I can't really complain, I've been feeling great. My only issue is the tiredness and my lower back has been a little achy, especially at night time.

Cravings: Smoothies. I have a smoothie with greek yogurt, banana, frozen strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes every morning. Oh, and my sweet tooth has returned. This week I made amazing peanut butter Reese's pieces cookies (that were gone in 3 days) and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache.

Aversions: Nothing out of the ordinary.

Sleep: The usual, about 6 interrupted hours a night. 

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: Ryan finished painting the nursery, and I LOVE the color. This is the first time I think I've ever been completely happy with our paint choice.

18 WEEKS

Weeks: 18

Waist size: +3"

Weight gain: 0lbs

Symptoms: I've been feeling really good this week. I have some round ligament pain when I get up from laying down or sitting, or when I sneeze or cough. It's not too bad though, only lasts for a few seconds.

Cravings: Ham and egg croissants! I have one every day!

Aversions: It's really hard for me to get motivated to make a meal. The cooking process just grosses me out. Ryan loves chicken, and I haven't made him anything with chicken since I've been pregnant. I'm thinking I need to make him some chicken tonight :)

Sleep: I don't think I'll be sleeping through the night for the next year+ of my life. I'm up for a good hour or two during the night.

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: Ryan and I spent the weekend looking at nursery furniture. Ryan also started priming the nursery to be painted! 

17 WEEKS

Weeks: 17

Waist size: +2.5"

Weight gain: 0lbs.

Symptoms: Still fatigued during the day

Cravings: Oreos and milk

Aversions: Nothing really this week.

Sleep: Getting better!

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: Finding out that we're having a BOY! Second best moment...Ryan feeling the baby kick for the first time on Valentine's Day!!!

16 WEEKS

Weeks: 16

Waist size: +2"

Weight gain: Down 1lb

Symptoms: I'm still fatigued, but I have so much more energy compared to this last 3 months. My face has also broken out a little.

Cravings: This last week it's been steak! I've had it for dinner 3 nights! 

Aversions: Eggs and savory breakfast foods. No hash browns, sausage, or cheese please.

Sleep: About 6 hours a night, usually interrupted with an hour or two of being awake.

Wedding ring on: Yes

Best moment this week: I felt the baby move for the first time this week! It's when I'm laying in bed for the night. Also, at our Hypnobirthing class I could feel it moving like crazy when we were practicing the relaxing techniques.