Pregnancy: Week 22

DATE: August 19, 2010

How far along: 22 weeks

Total Weight Gained: 13 pounds (same as last week)

How big is baby: Baby's now the size of a papaya….10.5-11.5 inches and close to a pound!

From thebump.com: baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies

show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

Maternity Clothes: I am wearing regular clothes this week. I am starting to wear some of my “bigger” clothes, and some clothes that my mom gave me from before she lost weight….but still not maternity clothing!!

Sleep: good! Having some crazy dreams…but overall resting well!

Best Moment of the Week: hmmmm….pretty uneventful week pregnancy-wise…but overall it has been a good week! I am feeling good.

Movement: yes…more and more. She is a tumbler!

Food Craving: oh just everything……esp. chili cheese fries…sick, huh? I have had them twice this week!!

Food Aversions: not really anything particular.

Morning Sickness: nope!

Gender: It’s a GIRL!!

Symptoms: cramps still…not sure if they are growing pains or what, but I get cramps in the sides of my belly.

What I miss: nothing really….just enjoying being pregnant!

What I'm looking forward to: having Ryan be able to feel the movement more. He can every once in awhile…but nowhere near what I can feel!!