22 weeks

OH BOY! This week I feel like I doubled in size - I don't think I'll fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans much longer.

movement: Lots of movement. Baby Skweres loves oranges and beef. When I lay on my stomach (yes I can still do that) I can really feel him move around - probably because I'm smooshing him.

what i'm looking forward to: Still waiting for my first stranger comment!

middle school moment of the week:
male student: "Can you feel the baby move yet?"
me: "yes"
male student: "I want to feel it"
me: "No."

weekly wisdom: You can't always get what you want. Even when you are pregnant. Justin and I went shopping for a car seat/stroller system and chose a model that I didn't think was very cute, but was very functional. Because that brand has lots of cute patterns, I figured it would be available in one I liked. Nope. Apparently Baby Skweres and I can't have cute AND functional.
:(

21 weeks

how far along: 21 weeks

gender: BOY!

movement: yes, and his kicks are getting stronger. When I lay on my back, his kicks move my stomach. Justin, my mom, and Sara have all felt him move, too!

what i miss: my jaw. It's having a mid-pregnancy crisis and acting more like an extension of my cheek. gross.

what i'm looking forward to: my first stranger comment. hopefully they will be polite but i feel like it is a sure sign that the world can see my belly is a product of baby making and not potato chip eating.

weight gain: 10 pounds as of this morning. So far I'm staying on track according to Dr. Skweres' recommendations, but i'm sure I'll balloon out soon (especially since I'm always hungry!).

best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat at my checkup. I like being reassured every four weeks that baby Skweres is doing well.

weekly wisdom: When you are pregnant, it is wise to lean forward while you eat. Otherwise crumbs and such land on your belly. This seriously detracts from the cuteness of said belly.

milestones: We're half way through the 40 week wait to meet baby Skweres!

excuses, excuses

This is the reason why I didn't post a 20 week post: I spent the weekend in Dallas with my parents at Sara and Chris' house. We were in town for Lizzie's wedding, but didn't mind the excuse to get together and love on baby Skweres. He has two new outfits now, too :)

I think you might be surprised when I post my 21 week picture this weekend - my belly is HUGE (thank you, texas barbeque)!