22 weeks!

A season of thankfulness. That's what we're in... right?! SO much to be thankful for! A baby growing! My family. That includes my husband! And Walter. And the Hardie fam. And the McDonald fam! Not to mention our church family. And friends! We are very blessed.  It's just kinda weird. Growing a baby. A small being. Getting bigger by the day. Inside of me. And it's now "normal" that my body is not my own. I lose my breath while talking on the phone and walking. And I start hobbling by the end of the day because my lower back hurts. And occasionally, I feel bumps in my belly because there's a baby in there, karate chopping me. And I'm only just 22 weeks. MORE than halfway there (Lord-willing!) Anyways, I'll spare you any more details. And the lesson I recently learned about umbilical cord. STRANGE! Anyways, here's the update! And the awkward photo to accompany it.

How far along?  22 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: I'd say it's a gain. I mean, I'm not going to justify it and say the last time I went to the doctor I weighed in at the same weight because that's fine and all. And the nurse said to not look at the individual weight gain but to look at it only at the end... SO there. It's a gain.
Maternity clothes?  Oh heck yes. I wore a dress last week that was from the "olden days" aka pre small child growing in my body.  In addition to non-maternity tights. And I think my head almost exploded. Ya see, it's all about the elasticity at the right places. And I will say that I'm on the look out for Black Friday deals.
Sleep: Not too excellently.
Best moment this week: Mike feeling the baby kick or punch or whatever it's doing!
Miss Anything?  A full night's sleep.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings: This week, I'm enjoying chocolate. Hot chocolate. Chocolate chips...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Peppers are back in the dog house. 
Have you started to show yet: Haha. One of my co-workers is convinced there's a 2nd one "hiding in there."
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In.  
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: This week moody?? Though I will not be ruled by my hormones!
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving is next week! :-)