22 Week Update with Baby #2
7:14 PM
Is it bad that I'm already over being pregnant? I know it is. I loved being pregnant so much the first time. I couldn't wait to do it again. But now that I'm pregnant and chasing a toddler I am pretty much dead to the world. And it's not even that this pregnancy is any different from the first. It's scary how identical they are. I'm just to tired all of the time. Food doesn't taste as good. Clothes don't fit. My sense of smell and hearing are extra sensitive. I'm at the stage now where I'm getting uncomfortable. I feel so bad complaining like this. I love my baby and everything my body is doing, but I would love some energy and motivation.
Many people would kill to be pregnant or have an easy, no-complications pregnancy, so I really feel like complaining right now is wrong. Let me talk about the good. Like I said before this pregnancy is identical to my first. Even this baby is acting the same as Isla did. As far as I can remember anyway. haha I have a weird sense that this baby will come early like Isla did and be the same newborn. Of course I thought I was having a boy during my first trimester, so not all of my "feelings" are right.
I am currently going back and forth about getting an elective ultrasounds. I really want to see her wiggling around and my last ultrasounds seemed so much shorter than I expected. I will get another with my OB at 32 weeks, but that seems so far away. Plus, this baby doesn't like ultrasounds much, so maybe I shouldn't put it through an extra one.
How far along: 22 weeks
Gender: Girl!
Weight gain: 16 pounds gained so far! It seems like so much to me. I guess that is around the same amount gained my first pregnancy.
Symptoms: My boobs are growing and already feel slightly engorged. I know they aren't because I don't have milk yet, but that is what it feels like. My belly is growing which means I feel the stretching and tightness. It is uncomfortable at times. With my growing belly means more crowding in my lungs. I have to stop and catch my breath constantly.
Cravings: I craved sushi yesterday, which is weird because I never want sushi.
Queasy or sick: Today I actually feel nauseous. Robby has been throwing up today, so I hope this isn't some bug going around. Throwing up is the worst thing to me.
Maternity clothes: I hate clothes at the moment. Very few things fit. Most maternity is still too big and regular clothes are out of the question. I pretty much rotate the same stuff.
Sleep: I went to Louisiana to visit my sister and her family for a few days. Sleep was scarce there because I was sharing a room with Isla. That girl moves so much in her sleep and she talks and lets out random cries. But on a regular night I have difficulty falling asleep, but once I do I can sleep through the night.
Best moment this week: I had an appointment yesterday with my OB. She checked for baby girl's heartbeat with the doppler. The baby tried to kick it away and then moved to a different position. It reminded me of Isla in the womb. Neither of them seem to like dopplers or ultrasounds. Baby girl #2 is moving a lot more too.
Worst moment this week: The lack of sleep is all I can think of. I am easily stressed out when I don't sleep well. Everything gets to me, aggravates me, I can't handle any noise or get anything done.
Miss anything: Sleeping on my belly. I am just turning from side to side until I fall asleep.
Movement: I totally thought Isla moved a lot more than this baby, but reading my old post they probably move about the same. Baby #2 is moving lots. I feel her though out the day but mostly when I'm laying still. I can see a lot of her kicks now and even some of her rolling around. She is kicking me quiet low sometimes, so I'm just waiting for the lightning crotch to start. And just like Isla she hasn't made any jabs at my ribs yet. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
Looking forward to: Cooler weather. It is so hot everywhere I go. I can't be outside after lunch time because I feel like I'm being suffocated. All Isla wants to do is go outside and swing or go on walks. I feel awful that I make her stay inside so much.Hopefully once fall comes we can do a lot more outdoor activities.
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