22 Weeks - I'm so Full...

You know that 'I ate too much and can't quite breath right when I'm bent over tying my shoes' feeling? Or that 'I shouldn't have had that second plate of food, now I'm struggling to push myself off the couch for some reason'? That is what I feel like, except I'm not over eating. Which makes sense, as the baby is now the size of a cantaloupe, weighing a full pound now!

I feel the baby move often now and sort of regularly. Mitch even felt Aiden the other morning. It was cool. He couldn't really tell a few days before that and thought he felt it, but then the other morning we were laying in bed and I put his hand on my belly because I could feel him moving around. I felt a good strong kick, but didn't say anything. I could only imagine how frustrating that could be if I keep asking, 'Did you feel it?' and he doesn't, so I didn't say anything. Mitch says, 'Ohmygod!' Hehe...he felt it for sure that time.

The baby has been able to hear the noises of the world for some time, but now can recognize particular voices. I talk enough all day, but we decided to start reading out loud together to help Aiden recognize his voice. We just got a bunch of information on birthing classes and we are going to start to sort through it. I know some people say it is a waste of time, but others say it was helpful, and for the first time around I think I'd feel better at tricking myself into thinking I'm more prepared! :)

My blood pressure is still low, as it always has been my whole life. But, my pulse has quickened...which is kind of neat...the way the body works. My heart rate is up an extra 10 beats per minute (from 60 to about 70 now). I guess they are right about your heart working extra pumping extra blood around your body.

Mitch started working a new job that is overnights. I have to admit that although it makes me more appreciative of him when he is home at night, I also REALLY enjoy having the whole bed to myself - I haven't slept this great in a while. I'm such a light sleeper anyways, and then throw someone else next to you that occasionally snores, moves around and a newly squeaky bed...sometimes I wake up downright irritated in the morning. This could save his life in the long run. :)

I should take pictures now I think. I think I've been showing for a while, but you know how even the smallest difference you can notice yourself. But now even co-workers have commented about the baby bump! A stranger asked if I was pregnant and when I am due. That was pretty exciting. I immediately started smiling and couldn't stop.