22 Weeks

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

How far along? 22 weeks 1 day

How big is baby? About 10 inches

Total weight gain: I don't really want to say :)
Stretch marks? Nope (hopefully it will stay that way)
Sleep: I'm sleeping a lot better than I was a few weeks ago. Now I'm just waking up to try to roll over, or when I need to go to the bathroom (which right now is only 1-2 times a night :))

Maternity clothes? A must

Belly button in or out? Ummm...neither? It is kinda flat right now

Best moment this week: Starting to buy things for our little girl

Movement: There has been lots of movement. A lot of the kicks are visible if you happen to be looking at my belly at the right time
Food cravings: Just cold things since it has been so hot here
Labor Signs: None thank goodness
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach
What I am looking forward to: Painting and setting up the nursery
Milestones: I have been able to brush my teeth without feeling nauseous all week :)

A couple months ago I went to a garage sale and the lady had a whole bunch of little girls clothes in the right size/season as what we are going to need for our little one, but at the time I didn't know if we were having a girl or a boy. I took the lady's name and phone number and told her I would call her if we found out we were having a girl. I went this morning to look through all the stuff that she hadn't sold and bought so much. I got about 30 different outfits plus a bunch of extra shirts all for around $50. If I would have bought all of this new it would have been well over $300. I figure if our little peanut doesn't wear it then its not a bit deal because I didn't spend that much. She said she is going to have a garage sale ever year so I need to keep her address handy.