22 Weeks

How far along: 22 weeks 0 days
Baby's size: Spaghetti Squash, 11 inches long weighing about 1lb.
Baby's Development: The babies are looking more like miniature new borns at this stage.  The tooth buds beneath the gums are developing at the stage.  The eyes are fully formed but the irises don't have pigment yet.
Gender: It has been confirmed, (2) girls, Ali & Sadie and (1) boy, Ray.
Weight gain: 38lbs Perfectly on track to meet my 50-60lb weight gain. 

Maternity clothes: Mom bought me a few more longer shirts and a pair of leggings which are super comfy!  I am quickly outgrowing things.  I can say I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money on maternity clothes since most are short lived.

Stretch marks: Well... I had a cry about this one on Saturday as I was getting dressed sitting on the side of the bed where I could see myself in the mirror.  I don't have traditional stretch marks but I do have some pink vein kind of looking things on my lower stomach.  I know there is nothing I can do about it but I am lathering with body butter and massaging the area every morning.

Belly button in or out: Out for sure now.  I am sure it will get worse but it is poking out now and was pretty sensitive at first.  Poor belly button has never seen the light of day!
Wedding ring on or off: Half on, I am wearing my wedding band. 

Sleep: Oh we want to talk about sleeping again.  What is a good nights sleep?  I couldn't tell you.  I am awake about 2-3 times a night to pee and then wake up multiple times just turning and adjusting.  I fell asleep on the couch last night at about 9:30.

Symptoms: Heart burn for sure, comes in waives throughout the day.  Swelling is setting in too but not terrible yet.  I am achy just from carrying around a very large bowling ball and then there is the ligament pain.  That one over rules all others these days.  Have you ever pulled your groin muscle, well that is pretty much how this feels all the time.  Walking is probably the worst but getting in the car and lifting my leg in the car sucks.  I also never realized how much I sit with my legs crossed which is always! 
Food cravings: Most everything tastes delicious at this point. 

Food aversions: Nothing specific.
What I miss: Walking without pain.  I think it will be a good 10 weeks before I can do that, well maybe a little longer but at least after delivery I get pain meds!

Movement: Oh we have lots of movement.  Funny part is I can't feel as much as you can see on ultrasound.  These kids are constantly on the move, flipping around, stretching and kicking each other.  I do feel more movement from the inside and I think I figured out what the strange pull, pain was on the right after watching Sadie push off and pretty much stand up in my stomach to stretch her legs.  The babies are all in the 60% and above in size which is great.

Mood: Still think I am ok.  I do have moments of weird imagination that make me wonder what it will really be like with three babies in the house after living for so long just the two of us.  I know it will be wonderful and challenging.  Friends, please don't forget us, I promise you will see us again!
Best moment this week: Baby shower of course!  Saturday was the shower in Campbellsville and it was so nice thanks to my Aunt Bea, Meredith and Erika!  It's just nice to have actually made it this far, those showers are a milestone for us!

Looking forward to: My second shower!!!! This is the ginormous shower that my sister-in-law and family are planning.  The guest list was over 60 people so I'm sure it will be overwhelming but awesome! :)  I will update you on that one after Saturday!