By week 22 you would have thought I would be a professional at dealing with people’s comments, but I’m not. Growing a human is hard work and I’m doing the best I can. I’m trying to balance work, married life, and my fitness/nutrition and sometimes somethings got to give.
My biggest struggle comes from people’s comments about my weight gain. I’m not too sure what everyone wants me to do about it, its just a number on a scale. It doesn’t define who I am and it never will. I’ve had a long hard battle with that damn scale and its not going to win this time. As much as my midwife was a little shocked by the scale this week, she took one look at me and said, “I don’t know where the weight is so just try to keep up with your diet and exercise the best you can.” And, that is all I can do and will continue to do!!
What fruit/vegetable are you? Papaya
Due date: May 20, 2016
How far along: 22 Weeks
Next appointment: February 16th – its glucose test time!
Total weight gain/loss: This week I had to face the scale and I wasn’t too happy with the results. According to my BFF Mr. Scale, I’ve gained 18 lbs so far. I’m not proud of that, but that’s what the number said. I’m trying not to let it change my positive mindset; I feel strong and healthy and that is all what really matters.
Exercise: Managed another full week of boot camp and I feel unstoppable! We have been doing a lot of conditioning drills and I’m so shocked that my endurance is still there. The scale may say I’ve gained 18lbs, but the fact that I’m still running suicide drills, intervals, and lifting weights is pretty damn cool.
Stretch marks: Nothing new in that department.
Swelling: None.
Maternity clothes: Nothing new added this week. However, I do feel like I need some new workout clothes in my near future.
Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases or Gifts: McBaby’s crib was delivered and we are absolutely in love! We happened to be browsing online one afternoon and came across the perfect crib on Pottery Barn Kids and couldn’t resist buying it! Its exactly the color we wanted, its not too big, AND it was on sale + an additional 20% off. Can I also throw in there that they delivered the crib, put it together, and hauled away all of the packaging material? SO worth every penny.
Sleep: Some nights are better than others, but I still enjoy that McBaby seems to be awake in the middle of the night so I can fall back asleep to the feeling of him moving around.
Food cravings: Between the holidays and the following weekend being filled with birthdays and other family gatherings – its been hard to keep my nutrition clean on the weekends. Only positive thing is come Sunday ALL I want is fruit, vegetables, and a damn protein smoothie.
Food aversions: Mayonnaise – thank god. Before I got pregnant I couldn’t stand mayonnaise, but during my first trimester I couldn’t get enough of it. I’m so happy that was just a phase.
Symptoms: I’m still experiencing leg cramps and some nights they are worse than others. I’m just thankful they are not happening in the middle of the night. Another awesome pregnancy perk!
How is dad doing? Despite feeling helpless when the leg cramps happen, he is always ready to help out where he can. He was even able to feel a little flutter of movement for the first time this week! Dad was expecting a hard punch or kick, but he was still excited to feel his son making some commotion for the first time.
What I’m looking forward to: Going up to New Hampshire in a few weeks to celebrate Tim’s birthday. Even though its only one night, I’m excited to get away and relax in the mountains.
Missing anything this week? Warm weather – my skin cannot handle these cold and dry days!!
Best moment this week: After the crib being delivered, my belly growing, feeling more movement every day, and hearing McBaby’s heartbeat at our check-up this week; its finally setting in that this is real life. In four short months our lives are going to change drastically and I couldn’t be more excited!
Let’s hope my positive attitude continues to shine though and I can make through the next 17 weeks!
Until next week.
xo
Angela
