22 week update! :)

22 weeks :)

How far along? 22 weeks 

Total weight gain? 2# (Total: 11 #)

Maternity clothes? I still refuse to wear maternity clothes. I have browsed some websites & stores though for some basics...but have not yet jumped on that bandwagon. Buying L/XL (clearance!) will have to do for now :) We'll see how long I can keep this going. 

Sleep?  The humidifier has helped me sleep a lot better with my constant sinus issues. It doesn't fix the need to pee though. But overall, my sleep has improved. Getting a belly & back massage every night helps <3

Best moment this week? I had many best moments. But if I had to pick one, it would be when Ryan felt a big kick from his baby girl :) That melted my heart. 

Miss Anything? Peeing like a normal person. Whatever that means.

Movement? She is constantly moving. It feels ABSOLUTELY amazing. Definitely weird considering I've never felt this before. I just recently could SEE her kick and wiggle. I love LOVE love it.

Food cravings? My cravings are very random and dissipate once I have it. But they are so strong that I NEED it.
Main ones in the past 2 weeks: apples (organic, cold, & crispy) with peanut butter, Mario's Italian Ice on Taylor Street in Chicago (I drove to the city just to get this & I ordered a jumbo size one to take home! I ate about 1/2 by myself.), and Cinnabon cinnamon rolls (not just any cinnamon roll. I ate 2 minibons hehe).
I still love eating Laos food and raw veggies everyday! 

Anything make you queasy or sick? Motion sickness, avocados, fish....the saga continues. Eggs and me have become friends again but very distant friends. I can only tolerate it in small amounts and it has to be scrambled! The yolk = ew!
Gender? Princess Baby D

Symptoms? Sinus congestion, muscle aches, and yes POLYURIA.  

Belly button in or out? In! 

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody? Happy in general. Ryan does a great job making me laugh every single day. I will be honest and say that I've had my "sad" moments thinking about too much..but the little kicks, nudges, and heart beat make me remember how good my life really is. 

Looking forward to? Getting the nursery done. We started finally clearing out all the junk of the "office" & Ryan will start painting this weekend hopefully! :) 

Smiling cause I just felt a big kick :)

I can't believe we are already more than halfway there. Ryan and I are more excited with every passing day. 

This week I struggled with my own insecurities, negative thoughts, and feeling "useless". 

I love that Ryan acknowledges constantly that the job I am actually doing everyday is the most important one of all as he works 6 days a week and pays ALL the bills. He is the man of my dreams. 

I've definitely had my moments in the past 2 weeks where I just cried. Not out of joy but out of sadness, frustration, insecurity, etc etc.  Reflecting on how much of an amazing my mom was/is to me makes me nervous too. But knowing the adversity she went through raising 4 children on her own (with help from my grandparents & family), makes me hopeful that I will be okay. It's so appropriate her birthday and mother's day is 1-2 days apart every year :) I have the best mentor to go to when I need anything. 

Now if I could only find that money tree, all would be ok ;) 

Overall though, everyone has been so supportive through their encouraging words, prayers, and even donating and buying our baby girl clothes already! We are so thankful and appreciative. I know it's because you all LOVE her already just like Ryan and I already do. It really lifts our spirits in this huge time of transition. So thank you.  

Baby D is very blessed to have all of you!

And thanks to Uncle Evan & Auntie Danielle- Baby D got enough clothes to last from 0 months to 18 months!! 5 boxes full of clothes! :) She's already SO spoiled ;)