21 weeks!

How far along: 21 weeks. 

Baby is the size of a: Pomegranate.  Baby is about 10.5 inches and weighs about 12.7 ounces (in our case a bit more... see below).  Baby is swallowing amniotic fluid and taste buds are formed.

Maternity clothes: I think they are becoming more and more necessary, but my choices are woefully limited at this point.  I need to start some serious shopping.  Although, one of the art teachers at work asked if I would like her maternity clothes (she had her daughter last December).  We're about the same size, so I quickly accepted her generous offer.  Hopefully that will add a few things to my meager wardrobe.  

Stretch marks:  I don't know.  I have some pretty noticeable ones on my hips, but I'm pretty sure those were pre-pregnancy.  But somehow I swear they are showing up more?

Sleep: Hit or miss.  Desperately missing stomach sleeping.  I am just not cut out for side sleeping.  The leg on bottom tends to fall asleep (even with an pillow between my knees), which wakes me up, so I roll over and start the process on the other side.  Rinse and repeat several times a night.  My back is screaming in protest.

Symptoms: I spoke too soon about an abundance of energy.  I was absolutely exhausted this past week.  Juggling school and growing a tiny human takes just about all the energy I have.  It's amazing and awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's definitely wearing me out at the moment.

Also, lately I've noticed my skin is doing fantastic.  I guess this is a pregnancy symptom?  I've always had problematic skin, relying on a Rx cream to help keep my face under control.  If I didn't apply daily, I noticed a difference.  But in the last months I've been able to stretch this to every other day, to now twice a week.  This is one perk I'm enjoying.

Best moment of the week: Seeing baby!  We had our u/s on Friday (still team green here, though!).  It was so amazing to see our little one dancing and moving around on that screen.  The tech was a bit abrupt but even that didn't matter.  We got to see our babe and it made it all the more real.  I was even able to see/feel a couple kicks.  So cool to know that what I'm feeling really is baby.  Also, once the Dr. reviewed our information, she said baby was measuring about 15 ounces already and a little longer than normal.  She then looked at my H, and said, "Well I guess that makes sense." (If I haven't mentioned it before, my H is 6'5", so I have always it likely we'll have tall children.)

But, let's get to the good stuff!  So without further ado, here is the adorableness that is our little one:

Baby kept pulling hands up in front of his/her face.

How can you not love this little profile??

The feet!  I die.

Miss anything:  Not being exhausted most of the time.

Movement: Yes.  It still catches me off guard sometimes that there is actually a baby in there squirming away.  Movement is still mostly limited to when I'm resting or sitting, but occassionally I'll feel something when I'm up and moving.  I had an all-day meeting today, so I got to feel baby most of the day.  It was pretty surreal.  My favorite part is when I have my hand on my tummy and can feel it from the inside and out.  Still trying to get H to experience that.  He's so impatient!  He never leaves his hand on long enough!

Cravings/aversions: Nothing in particular this week.

Belly button in or out? In.  I don't think it's going to pop anytime soon (if at all).

Sex: Who knows?  I thought I might be tempted at the u/s, but I honestly wasn't.  I am enjoying the surprise of the whole thing.  It's fun not knowing.

Mood:  Besides being tired, I'm doing great.  Every uncomfortable/sleepy moment is absolutely worth it.  I love feeling our baby growing inside of me and everyday brings us closer to meeting him/her.  What could be better than that?