Week 22 isn't nearly as exciting...

Y'all. It's week 22. Grant (it's weird that "it" is now a he and has a name - eek!) is now the size of a spaghetti squash and one whole pound! WHAT?

This week wasn't NEARLY as eventful as last - no new contracts on a house and no gender reveals this week. It was still a great week though! Is it sad that I genuinely can't remember what happened last week? That seems like eons ago, and it was just 7 days ago. Is this what they call pregnancy brain? Or maybe it's just my brain getting older. I don't know.

I do know that Friday night Bailey and I had an impromptu date night that consisted of Taco Mac and the grocery store - how romantic is that? :) Saturday we enjoyed a lazy morning listening to the rain pour. I've become a fan of waking up at 7am, going downstairs to watch HGTV on the couch, and falling back asleep for another hour. It's sorta nice, and I plan on enjoying every single ounce of sleep that I can right now! Sunday was church - this is my second week teaching the 8th grade girls Sunday School class. I'm only 1 of 4 teachers, but I'm already loving it! Last week was so intimidating - who knew 20 middle school girls could be so terrifying? This week was much easier, and I'm hoping it gets easier as the weeks go on! I can't wait to build relationships with these girls throughout the next year!

I can't wait for Saturday - Bailey and I are planning on looking at baby furniture and registering! Woot woot! I've been scouring every consumer report, magazine article, and baby/new mama blogs for product reviews & things people can/can't live without. I know it's different for every baby, but I'd hate to ask for things we'll never end up using. I know the majority of people reading this are friends and family who don't have babies (or haven't had baby babies in years :D), but if any of you have any recommendations, feel free to send them my way!


And now for you weekly bumpdate...

How far along: 22 weeks

How big is baby?: Spaghetti Squash (8 inches, 1 lb)

Baby Activity? : Grant now has eyebrows, eyelashes, and possibly even hair (please don't let it be red - sorry, baby)

Total weight gain/loss: No doctor appointment this week :)

Maternity clothes: Let's be real..that's all I'm wearing now :)

Sleep: Eh, depends on the night.

Best moment this week: Figuring out Grant's moving patterns (or at least when I can feel him move). He usually moves after I eat lunch and settle back into my desk around 2:00, and then again around 8:00 when Bailey and I settle down on the couch. Bailey still can't feel him yet, but I love feeling it!

 

Food cravings: Still the same as last week - fruit and pickles! Although last night I really wanted a Krispy Kreme doughnut. My sweet husband left at 7:00 to go pick some up. Have I mentioned how much I love this guy? I laid in bed last night around 10 and had the STRONGEST craving for orange juice - one that had me sitting up in bed ready to go downstairs and get some, before I realized we only had apple juice. Sad day.

Food aversions: Still chicken.

Gender: IT'S A BOY (in case you couldn't tell from the entire post dedicated to the topic). Grant Thomas Garner.

Labor signs: Negative, ghost rider

Pregnancy symptoms: Feet swelling and fatigue. I've had a few random leg cramps at night, but nothing intense.

What I miss: Honestly, not a lot! This second trimester thing is fun. :) Enjoying it as long as I can!

What I am looking forward to: Registering this weekend!

Milestones: Same as my favorite moments this week - feeling Grant move :)