Baby Questionaire - Week 22

How far along? 22 weeks, 4 days.  

Total weight gain: I think I'm up about 12 pounds, but I just ate a huge chicken pot pie so that may be throwing it off some :)
Maternity clothes? I have been SO lucky to find some real gems at garage sales. Which means I have gotten a lot of maternity clothes from $1-$2 each! I've also picked up a few pieces here and there. I've been wearing my old baggy t-shirts around the house during the week then wearing maternity clothes when we go out and I have to be presentable. I can still get away with lots of my old clothes.
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: Lots of napping! Sleeping at night has been hit or miss. I haven't been the crazy peeing lady where I have to get up constantly... YET.
Best moment this week: We got to explore our new city... McKinney for the first time! Zach and Mel called us to meet at Square Burger in downtown McKinney and we were amazed what a cool city we live in! I can't wait to put you in a stroller and walk around downtown with Daddy!
Miss Anything? Summer Shandy, my favorite beer, seems to be out and about in every restaurant we go to. I miss that a little (and I know your dad does too!) But we are more than half way there!
Movement: My first real kicking feeling was after a wonderful lunch of Shrimp Fra Viavolo at Brio Restaurant! Since then I've felt small flutters and mini kicks but nothing too major yet... hoping the next few weeks will bring more kicks.
Food cravings: A1 STEAK SAUCE!! On everything! I think you are going to come out with an A1 mustache :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: I made your daddy some guacamole and avocado is not my friend. Yikes!
Gender: You are officially a boy! You were not shy at all about showing us. Years from now, I imagine you bragging about the sonographer being able to tell you were a boy at 11 weeks (heheh)
Labor Signs: None, wahoo!
Symptoms: Lots of back pain. It seems like the instant I get in bed my back is stiff and sore, and getting in and out of bed is the most painful time of day. I've also had some shooting pains in my uterus, but I can only hope it is you growing up!
Belly Button in or out? innie
Wedding rings on or off? engagement ring on, wedding ring off :( I think engagement ring will be off soon too
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired from moving
Looking forward to: Getting the house ready for visitors, going to my friend Kate's little girl (Chloe)'s 1st birthday next weekend :)

Daddy's 22 week post

Hello baby boy!

I know it's been a long time - Daddy promises he will be a better co-blogger for your Momma the last 17 weeks of her pregnancy.  First, off - congratulations!  You're officially a boy!  We are so excited for you!  We've been thinking about names for you, sweet papaya, but I don't think we're ready to share them just yet.  We know we have 3 or 4 we really like, and we know you are going to like them to.

The most exciting thing that has happened since I last wrote to you is I got to see you for the first time!  I went with your Momma to her 20 week appointment in June and I got to see you on the ultrasound!  Do you remember that?  You were so cute and feisty - you were kicking and hiding your face with your hands, and flexing your hands for us.  You're quite the show-off!  And that's when we found out you were going to be a boy - sitting together in a cold doctor's office, holding hands, your Momma's tummy covered in goo.  And since then, your Momma and I have been able to feel you kicking and moving around inside her belly.  Thank you for that!  We know you're doing well when we can feel you through her tummy.  Can you hear me when I talk to you through her belly and wish you a good night?  I've been talking to you so you get to know my voice.  I can't wait to hold you and look upon your face for the first time.  That will be one of the best moments of my life.

We have some other exciting news for you - in her last post your Momma mentioned we had put a bid in on a house in McKinney.  Maybe you felt all the walking and moving around we've done since then?  Well, we have our very own house!  We are trying to get everything just right and ready for you.  We've painted your room and your Momma has some GREAT ideas for how to decorate it.  You're going to love it.  And we've been slowly collecting all the things we'll need to keep you happy and healthy - swings, playsets, toys, cribs, a glider, diapers, onesies and tons of cute clothes - you are going to be the sharpest dressed baby this side of the Rio Grande! 

Your Grandma and Grandpa Wakeman and your Great Aunt Robin are coming to visit you soon - so get to know their voices!  They are excited to meet you after you are born as well, but they also want to see your room and the new house.  Your Momma and Daddy haven't had any visitors since we moved, and we are excited to finally finish unpacking and begin putting together the final details on your room.

Your Momma has been feeling better lately, and she hasn't had any "weird" cravings - except for fishsticks and steak sauce.  Though I hesitate to call that weird since it is so delicious!  (You will soon discover your old man eats anything and everything - hopefully you will be the same way!)  She has just been craving the same thing we always eat, luckily for us.  We've been planning out how we are going to feed you, since we know you are going to be one hungry little guy.  Your Momma has found loads of great baby food ideas - we can't to have you try them (and try them with you, I'm sure).

Anyway, I should probably get back to work!  I'm so excited for this weekend with your Momma - it's her birthday on Monday!  I'm going to bake a cake for her (with her help).  It's also your big brother Breslin's birthday!  I know you two are coming to be fast friends - I'm sure the first time he licks your head you are going to be Mr. Gigglepants. 

I love you!

Your loving father,

Conor