22nd Week Journal...

How far along? 22wks today
Total weight gain/loss: At official check in from the doctor, I'm about 17-18 lbs gain. 4 more than I was hoping for, but at least it still is just belly.
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: Still haven't been sick in about a month (knock on wood), I'm afraid with Thanksgiving this week, that it won't go well. But we'll think positive
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: a little less GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR but only at the end of the week, the beginning of the week was hard.
Best moment this week:*Doctor's appointment where we got to hear Alexander's heartbeat again. *Hearing his heartbeat on our own at home. I've heard it 4 times this week. It's such a soothing sound. *Ordered the nursery items which should be here on Tuesday! *Picked out paint colors. *Doctor gave us some helpful ideas for leg cramps & my back pain.
Worst moment this week: Had really bad leg cramps & back pain earlier in the week.
Concerns/Fears: Nothing specific - thankfully.
Movement: Alexander is definitely developing patterns. I can tell when he'll wake up in the morning and when he's ready for his 2nd burst of energy before bedtime. He also still moves while I drive, so I enjoy driving for two reasons - feeling Alexander & my new car!
Food cravings: Nothing specific this week...
Gender prediction: No guessing anymore - it's a BOY - Alexander Christopher
Labor Pains: N/A
Belly Button in or out? I noticed Friday night that it's started to get a little less deep so I imagine the "pop" is not far behind.
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).
*Take Tums for leg cramps & take tylenol right before bed for back pain... our Doctor is so wise. Once she told us that, I've actually been able to sleep better and I'm not aware of my legs the entire evening.
Milestones:
*Another dr appointment with positive results. Doctor said Alexander is right on target and that the ultrasounds looks fantastic
*Hearing his heartbeat (at the doctor's and at home)
*Ordered his nursery
Our next appointment is in 4 weeks, and the glucose test will be during Week 28.

*I just realized that my Journals & Growth are for the present week but sometimes my journal entries do a "look back" at the previous week (more of a self-fyi)