Week 22- Baby Is The Size of A Papaya

23 Weeks & 3 Days

Week 22 was a good one during the week, and a stressful one over the weekend. We're getting ready to move next week, and even though I'm not doing any heavy lifting, I am doing a lot of packing/loading of small boxes if Clay's not home. I did this thru most of the week, but would only do one load, then we would have dinner, and be relaxing for the night. On Saturday, I was lifting boxes all day, then had to go to work at the restaurant. A few hours into the shift, I started having contractions. I've never had them before, and I'm just shy of 6 months so it is WAY too early for that. Needless to say, it was a very scary feeling. I got sent home after they didn't stop for an hour or two, which I protested to at first, but once I got home I was so glad for it! They tamed down a lot, but lasted until about 4:00 A.M. Sunday. I went back to work on Sunday, and sure enough, a few hours into my shift, starting getting them again. They weren't nearly as strong as on Saturday, but having them two days in a row was a big sign that it's time to slow down. I don't plan on quitting my restaurant job yet, but I am going to stop working until we're done moving. I'm not one to just sit around, especially when there's things that need to be done. My body told me something, quite aggressively about trying to move, and do the restaurant job. The two just don't mix. I'm fine with  taking a few weeks off until we're settled :-) I also have a Dr's Appointment in a few hours so I'll be going over all of this with my Dr. as well.

 

How far along? 23 weeks, 3 days today

Total weight gain/loss? Bump keeps getting bigger, I keep avoiding the scale. Ha! I'll find out at the Dr. today so that'll go on next weeks post.

Maternity clothes? Still managing to make most, not all, but most tops work. Some tops are now getting to be too short, some are getting to be too inappropriate in the upstairs lady department.

Stretch marks? None thankfully. If i'm going to get them, it'll be soon though. Belly's getting BIG

Sleep? I'm sleeping well, but am changing positions more frequently. Any time I change sides, it takes a bit more effort than it has previously.

Best moment this week? Clay finally getting to feel baby boy move!!!

Miss Anything? Rare Steak

 

Movement? Getting stronger every day, still not painful though!

Food/Drink cravings? Mussels! I gave in after reading an article that as long as they're cooked, you can have small doses. And OMG it was so, so, so good! I still won't have them often, but it hit the spot!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!
 
Have you started to show yet? Yes

Gender? It's a BOY!

 

Labor Signs? Nope

 

Belly Button in or out? More so flat, than an inney.

Happy or Moody most of the time? Very happy

Looking forward to? Our Dr Appointment today! Any week that we get to hear or see him is amazing <3