Doctor's appointment

We had our routine doctor's check up this morning. Daddy Jarbs came with me. Everything is still looking good. My blood pressure was 108/60 which was normal. My weight gain is still in check. The doctor measured my fundal height which is a measure of the size of the uterus to assess fetal growth and development. It is right where it should be. We were also able to hear Baby Jarbs' strong heartbeat. She moved a lot prompting the doctor to call her "little rascal" :-). We also told the doctor that Baby Jarbs has been hiccuping a lot. She said that it's a good sign that Baby Jarbs is doing that as early as now. It's a sign of a healthy baby. Hiccups prepare the baby's lungs for healthy respiratory function after birth. Yes, we got a strong breather :-). 

My next doctor's appointment is in 4 weeks and will have my glucose tolerance test then. Ick!

22 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 22w3d
How big is baby: The size of a papaya
Weight gain/loss: +3 from last week (gasp!). Holy growth spurt!
Pregnancy symptoms: Still ever growing belly, faint linea negra
Maternity clothes: I alternate wearing my maternity pants and regular pants with Bella Band over it. Dresses and loose tops are also my faves.

Stretch Marks: None.Itchiness in my belly has subsided but I bought Eucerin lotion for itchiness.

Sleep: Been getting 6-7 hrs of sleep
Best moment this week: Watching Daddy Jarbs talk to Baby Jarbs
Movement: Yes. A lot. She still hiccups a lot.
Food cravings: pancake, rootbeer
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Still in but it may pop any day now :=/

What I miss: My waistline!

What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appointment tomorrow and prenatal massage on Saturday.

Milestones:

Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

Play time..

Every evening, as soon as we get home from work, has been our play time with Baby Jarbs. We'll lay down on the bed, Daddy Jarbs will put his head against my belly and talk to Baby Jarbs. As if on command, she will start kicking and let her presence known! Or maybe she's annoyed that we're disturbing her? Haha. We can't wait to have our little pumpkin so we can play with her in person.