22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks!!

Total weight gain/loss: I haven't weighed myself since last week. Then I was +11 pounds.

Maternity clothes? I don't know what I would do without them! It's so nice to have clothes that actually fit like they are supposed to. Anything to be more comfortable is good really.

Stretch marks? I haven't noticed any new ones this week - so that's good!

Sleep: I've been sick since Sunday, so sleeping has been a bit harder than before. Hoping to get better soon!

Best moment this week: My family is so excited about my little one - it was fun visiting! And my dad said he would baptize Henry when he arrives. That'll be so special :)

Movement: I felt real kicks this week! Only four or five, but it was really cool!

Food cravings: Mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms!

Gender: Can't wait to meet our little man!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? Still in!

Wedding rings on or off? Off

What I miss: Cold medicine

What I am looking forward to: Next week I get another ultrasound! I hope Henry gives us a cute picture :)

Weekly Wisdom: I learned not to sit in one position for too long - I get really stiff afterwards! 

Milestones: Depending on his own pace, Henry may have hit the one pound mark this week! Keep growing buddy :)



Daddy's Thoughts: 

   Another week and we've been very sick here at casa del Rathert.  I diagnosed myself with pneumonia, whether that's true or not, and am still coughing up a storm.  Worse is Nicki has caught this stupid thing too, although I hope she doesn't get it as badly as me.  I've actually been sleeping downstairs in the guestroom as not to wake her up with my nocturnal coughing.  This is actually going to be nursery but for now it's still got a bed in it.  Nicki calls me her "dorm room boyfriend" while I'm sleeping down here.  To be fair, this has actually been better for me as I hadn't realized before that she now needs about 15/16 of the bed to sleep at night.  We slept together at her parents' the other night and I realized then that I didn't have enough room to turn over!  Still, I can't complain, I'm sleeping pretty good down here and if it helps her sleep, all the better.
   In other news we asked Larry to baptize Henry at some point in the future.  He was delighted to be asked, of course, and even said some hokey things about "baptizing him with his tears".  Love you Larry.
   We haven't been home to see my parents in a while but that largely has to do with the Nickster's schedule working at the Na'Allah's.  A 4 hour drive is a bit much when you're pregnant and you get off work at 6 p.m.  In any event, we will be coming down for Tate's birthday party in March, which should be awesome!
   Life around here is otherwise fine.  We've been cleaning the house a bit and other boring stuff that I'm sure you don't care to read about.  I went in for a delivery Monday night and Henry left me a really nice note on my pillow saying he was proud of me.  Mommy may have helped.  Jury's still out.

  Until next week!
    Daddy Ben