It’s been a busy week! We painted the nursery (well… my Mom did…), put the crib together, hung up majority of the well decor, and bought the recliner for the room! I’m so impatient when it comes to decorating…. I want it done immediately. This room will be put together with like 3 months to spare, haha… oh well! I started feeling more distinct movement this week! He gets pretty active at night when I’m getting ready for bed. Or maybe he just doesn’t like Chloe laying on him… but she refuses to lay anywhere else!
Oh! And the stroller and carseat came today! (Thanks to Bubba’s parents!) So now I have to look at that for 4 months with so much anticipation! haha! All so exciting. My first shower is July 16 that my Mom and sisters are throwing for me. So that is definitely something I am looking forward to!
How far along: 21 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: About 20 pounds (yikes! Aren’t I supposed to gain more towards the END?!)
Maternity clothes: Yep – finally broke down and went to Motherhood Maternity and spent a pretty penny on some bras, dresses and pants. It was necessary.
Stretch marks: Just the boobs…
Sleep: Nothing has changed here… at least one bathroom break a night and then trying to go back to sleep….Crazy dreams!! Like off the well crazy.
Best moment of this week: Painting the nursery, putting the crib together and decorating the wall… I love this stuff.
Miss anything: Just not feeling fat all the time.
Cankles: Unfortunately, yes… they are still there. They have gone down quite a bit since they first arrived. I’m elevating them at night and trying not to stay on them all the time, but that’s impossible. It wouldn’t be so bad if my feet weren’t in so much PAIN! I’ve always had foot pain, but it’s increased by like 100. I get out of bed in the morning and it just feels like I’m walking on needles shooting through my legs. My heels and arches are just in constant pain… sucks to have bad feet… Can’t carry all this extra weight.. :-/
Movement: A little more each day! The movement is becoming more evident. Mainly at night that I feel it.
Food cravings: Still working on cutting out those sweets…. I’ve started drinking some sweet tea in MODERATION…. a glass a week… maybe… and I just guzzle it down when I do, haha. Doesn’t last long. And I’m going to attempt making edible cookie dough this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.. still no sickness
Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah… I’m pregnant.
Gender: IT’S A BOY!!!
Labor signs: TBD
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On – hoping my hands don’t swell anymore.
Happy or moody most of the time: I have to be honest and say I haven’t been as moody lately! haha
Looking forward to: Decorating the nursery some more! And my shower on July 16!