24 weeks.

24 weeks today, and my pregnancy complaints are still minimal. The worst of it so far has been sleeping becoming increasingly uncomfortable. I started wearing a wrist brace on my right hand, which is helping with the carpal tunnel pain. But my hands are still going numb throughout the night. Also sleeping exclusively on my sides with my extra belly weight is really starting to hurt my hips. So between constantly trying to get comfortable and getting up two or three times to pee, my nights are more restless than I want. But... it could be worse.

Mostly I'm just excited (and a little freaked out) to be able to meet the little dude soon. Another doc appointment is coming up in a few weeks, a gestational diabetes screening, then more regular appointments. Everything seems to be going well. I'll be sure to post again once I think of something more interesting to say!

22 weeks.

This morning's appointment went well, and put me in a fairly good mood! The doctor reviewed the results from last week's big ultrasound, and told me that everything looked great. The kid measures just the right size for my due date to (hopefully) be accurate within a day or two. My placenta is in a good place to not be causing any problems, and the facial features they check for as potential Down Syndrome markers all appear normal. Organs look fine, too. Doc's also happy with my weight gain so far, as I'm right on track. He suggests a weight gain between 8-12 pounds by 22 weeks, and I'm right at 10 pounds today. The heartbeat sounded good, and I left the office without feeling under-informed as I usually do. Yay!

Yesterday Ken surprised me with a body pillow, which is so very nice. I've been having a harder time sleeping through the night lately, mainly because I can't get comfortable. I have to sleep exclusively on my side now, as the added weight of the kid can cause pressure on my intestines, aorta and vena cava. So annoying to be tied to my side, and not having a back sleeping option. The body pillow was mega comfy last night, though I fear between the new pillow and my growing belly, Ken will soon be sleeping on a small two inch square of bed.

Another crazy thing that's been messing with my sleep at night is that I keep waking up with my hands all numb! I had no idea this was a pregnancy thing, but the doc said it's pretty common, and will only get worse. Great.

Next appointment is in one month, then I go every two weeks after that. Things are gettin' real, y'all.

bambino.

Well what do you know. We're having a boy! Exciting, but I'm in a bit of shock. My sister Maddi said she also felt shocked when she first found out the gender of her baby, maybe because it's not a mystery anymore, it's real.

He's pretty cute so far.



If he looks like his dad, he's gonna get even cuter. How about cute like Ralph Macchio when he's 12?

(sorry Ken.)

20 weeks 2 days.

Cantaloupe image from The Bump.


A few things of note this week:

- There has been all kinds of activity in my belly the past 3-4 days. Flutters galore!

- My usually dainty little fingers now resemble links of steamed seitan. Actually, I don't know if the metaphor needs to be steamed specifically, but I do like a good steamed seitan. Anyway. My wedding rings don't fit right now, and that makes me sad.

- I'm hot and sweaty all the time. It makes me feel like I stink, though Ken promised me that I do not. Maybe he's lying to be nice. I'm so glad summer is over, or I would be way grumpier.

- Dreams at night are getting crazy vivid. Not too many nightmares, just a lot of weird stuff that makes no sense.

- We will probably get to find out what flavor the baby is on Thursday! What is your guess? Boy? Girl? Blueberry, chocolate?