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Monday, November 13, 2006

21st Week Journal...

How far along? 21wks today
Total weight gain/loss: ~10lbs
TP Test: 9 squares of toilet paper at last check
Maternity Clothes: Definitely wearing my maternity clothes but can still wear my normal shirts, it just shows more of the bump
"Morning" Sickness: I haven't been sick in a few weeks
Signs of Pregnancy: Very dry skin (along my face, fingers, belly, legs & ankles), headaches & backpain, LEG CRAMPS, but no signs of swelling! Did I mention itchiness & leg cramps???
Stretch Marks: Nothing new...
Sleep: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Best moment this week:
*Seeing Alexander again, hearing his heartbeat - watching my Mom in awe over the heartbeat
*We agreed on the furniture set so now we just have to go buy it!
*And I also find a site for the nursery which will save us money, I'm planning to order that this week so that way we can start painting.
Worst moment this week: Sleep issues came back, leg cramps, and horrible back pain. I know I shouldn't be complaining because I am getting off easy - I don't have any nerve pain and the back aches but doesn't hurt while sitting or standing, it's when I'm lying down that I'm in dire pain. It may be time to set up a massage appointment.
Concerns/Fears: Nothing specific - thankfully.
Movement: Still feeling Alexander when I drive which is nice, I just hope he doesn't hate it. He does move around around 10pm so that's when I listen in. I did start to notice him moving around a lot more this weekend.
Food cravings: Nothing specific this week...and just for Gary - you'll be happy to know I have NO desire for any kind of poultry.
Gender prediction: No guessing anymore - it's a BOY - Alexander Christopher
Labor Pains: N/A
Belly Button in or out? In, I checked this morning and no signs of popping just yet. But then again, I said that last week about my belly and then *pop*, so who knows.
Wedding rings on or off? On - still bit loose even
Weekly Wisdom: I stick by what I said the past few weeks... If you had migraines or backpain before getting pregnant - be prepared: it only intensifies once you become pregnant (at least for me it has).
Milestones:
*Picked out Alexander's furniture
*We've finished the 20th week so now we're going to start the 2nd half of the 2nd trimester
*We signed up for childbirth classes, I got more information on other classes I'm/we're interested in
*Got started on daycare referrals (that's all I have to say about that...)
*Started Christmas shopping (earliest I've ever been) and I have 5 people done!!!

PS - Any of you other pregnant ladies develop superhuman powers????? I'll explain later...

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

i have superhuman smell . . that's about it. . and it bites :)

so are you sharing the furniture and/or bedding? or is it a surprise? :)

11/13/2006 9:08 AM  

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