Marination Time: 22 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby is the size of a spaghetti squash.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 15 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: This week I got some cute non-maternity workout shirts from Athleta – the Breathe Tee. I sized up to a Medium, and they are a longer style. I also have wrapped up a lot of my maternity shopping from now until I outgrow the items I’ve purchased (hopefully this won’t happen until I’m into April and looking at just May and June left!).

Sex: Baby girl

Movement: I think she is getting stronger. This week the little thumps are getting my attention.

Belly button watch: Innie.

Sleep: I’ve needed some extra sleep this week following our fun and active weekend. I can’t help but notice how much I need downtime and extra sleep to catch up on the weekends now, though it is still nothing like the first trimester exhaustion.

What I miss: I had trouble getting comfortable at night some this week and found myself missing sleeping on my back or curled into DM’s side like I used to. I’ll be looking forward to getting back to that in July!

Cravings: Vietnamese, carbs, cheese (still, yes – I will be in deep doo if this little one is lactose intolerant! My girlfriend had to give this up while breastfeeding).

Symptoms: Still feeling generally awkward getting in and out of our car (a crossover). Otherwise, no complaints. The past couple of weeks I’ve had energy and even felt really cute. I’d be happy to bottle up this part of pregnancy and have it last as long as possible!

Best Moment this week: Seeing the nursery get started in a great way. DM’s dad and DM worked throughout the long weekend to install wainscoting on the walls. They measured it all so well and I think they actually had fun doing it! They also sandblasted my dad’s dresser from his old room at my grandma’s. We will be painting it white. We also pulled the crib pieces out, and I think it is going to be a winner. Between all of that and starting a registry at Buy Buy Baby with DM’s mom over the weekend, there was some great progress made towards getting ready for LB.

And a couple of more pics with my little helper.