22 Week Ultrasound

We got to have an extra ultrasound today.  When we went for our 20 week anatomy scan, the ultrasound tech expressed some concern that she couldn't see Maxwell's stomach.  So she had the doctor come in and take a look and she was unable to locate it as well.  She told us that we shouldn't worry, that it was most likely due to him just having emptied his bladder, but just to be sure she wanted to see us back in 2 weeks.  So of course I've been a little on edge the past 2 weeks, but I did a pretty good job trying not to think about it because she said the chance of him having a problem like his esophagus not connecting to his stomach or him not having a stomach was VERY rare.  Thankfully, we were reassured today that he in fact does have a stomach and it was full today.  So everything is normal and progressing as it should be!

Mr. Maxwell

22 Weeks

22 Weeks

Baby size: Around 11 inches, almost 1 lb, about the size of a papaya.

How far along: 22 Weeks.

Total weight gain: 13.5 lbs.

Sleep: I think I'm starting to get a little bit of insomnia!  I'm having a really hard time going to sleep, but I'm fine once I get to sleep.  I'm also waking up really hot in the middle of the night.

Stretch Marks: None so far!

Food cravings: I've been wanting more sugary stuff lately than usual.  But I've been doing a pretty good job of resisting the urge.

Food aversions:  None.

Symptoms: Heartburn is back with a fiery vengeance this week!

Exercise: Still didn't work out at all this week, but I've been so tired from not getting enough sleep that I don't really feel bad about it.

Movement: He's moving a lot now!  Mostly at the end of the day and when I'm laying down in bed at night.

Belly Button: Still an innie...for now. 

Gender: Boy.

Nursery Update:  The nursery is all painted!  We did blue and orange for a surfer theme.  We've ordered the crib and glider and are waiting for those to arrive and we bought two dressers that we put together last night.  I'll do a nursery update with pics of the dresser tonight when I get home from work!