Week 21 and 22

So Ive realized that I hardly blog, which is bad for my friends that want to know how im doing, and for me, I really should be writing more about baby Mason and Ryan and how life is going....so weare going to start with the obvious, and hopefully bi-weekly updates on the pregnancy.


How far along? 21 weeks 2 days

How big is baby? 13 ounces, at our last ultrasound (2 ounces bigger than the books say he should! mommy's little chubby bug.)

Total weight gain:  +7 pounds - I am AMAZED. I thought I would be a chunk by now.

Maternity Clothes?  I have 2 maternity shirts and 1 pair of maternity pants....I RARELY wear them, because (except for my jeans) all my shirts and tanks and yoga pants are stretchy enough (and cheap enough) to last...for now! Also, as much as maternity stores like to boast their "trendy" options, they are NOT made for a 100lb momma-to-be...im absolutely SWIMMING in all of it! Forever 21 sells shirts and dresses for like $10 that will work perfectly in the upcoming spring months

Stretch marks? THANKSFULLY- none yet!  I think that I saw a tiny purple mark near the incision from my cancer scar on my breast, but I expected a stretch mark or two there, due to the tension of the skin around the scar- battle wounds FTW!

Sleep: I take a nap almost every day around 1pm to enable myself to stay up past 9:30 at night.  I dont remember the last time I slept through the night, although I assume it was oh about.... 21 weeks ago.  Ive read that the levels of progesterone and restless legs are to blame for my sleeplessness, Ryan is such a good man for dealing with the pillow fort i insist on sleeping in every night :)

Movement: pretty frequent, I can feel him move basically all the time (as long as im sitting or laying) - he is most active in the early mornings and around dinnertime - at our last ultrasound while the technician was attempting to measure his legs, he was forcibly heeling me in the side, too cute to watch!!!

Food cravings: everyone asks me this...and it really varies week-to-week...this week its cookie ice cream sandwiches- store bought or otherwise

What I miss: sleeping on my stomach, being able to stay awake to watch late night talk shows, going out dancing with my girls

What I am looking forward to: seeing my sweet boys face in 4 months, being able to have a glass of wine with dinner, finishing Mason's nursery

Worries: I cant just NOT worry about every little thing that could go wrong, I know I shouldnt.  All his prenatal tests have been PERFECT...but I still get scared.  At our last ultrasound 1-25-2011 we learned that I have placenta previa - however, it is just "marginal" so our OB says that it should clear up before birth.  What does this mean? the placenta (gives nutrients to baby) is dangerously close to my cervix, and if it stays that way, I could risk hemorrhaging if I gave birth naturally.  ugh. 

What did you just say to me?!?:

"Oh, I couldnt even tell you were pregnant" - thank you cashier at target- I attribute this to my winter clothing selection...I suppose its only noticeable when Im not wearing a jacket. good i guess.

"i've never felt a pregnant belly" - while lunging for my stomach... okay maybe you people should ask me first?!?! creepstyle!

"You're not fat, you're just pregnant" - is this supposed to be good or bad?!?!

"You and Ryan are going to have the most precious baby, I cant wait to meet him" - awwwp. thanks 

Oh, and THIS: okay so Ive always considered myself somewhat of a "susie home-maker" but I suppose I underestimated the "nesting" thing that pregnancy brings on.  My urge to cook elaborate meals and constantly clean and do laundry has become a little odd...but Ryan likes it :) We are finally getting new carpet, so we should be able to move all of the baby's things from the middle of our sitting room into MAsons bedroom (the room smells like....ew....bachelor pad...we keep the door closed).  cant wait to start moving things into there! yay!