How many weeks? I am 22 weeks! This week is a big milestone for me. This is now the longest I’ve ever been pregnant before! I am thrilled to be this far along without any complications in sight!
How am I feeling? I am feeling way better now that the nasty virus is out of my house! I was so out of it at my last Peri appointment, as I was coming down with my sickness, that i didn’t really get a chance to talk to my doc about the fact that my cervix had shortened 1/2 cm in just 2 weeks. It’s still a good size (3.7cm), but I’m still concerned. I hope bed rest is not in my near future, BUT I will absolutely do it without any hesitation to avoid pre-term labor.
Doctor’s Appointment? Not this week.
Weight Gain? 10 pounds
Maternity Clothes - I splurged last week on some really nice jeans from Pea in a Pod. The sales person brought in about 15 pairs of jeans for me to try on. I was exhausted after trying them all on! I ended up going with Mavi jeans. I had not heard of them before, but they fit the best. They remind me of my favorite pre-pregnancy jeans. They hold their shape really well and are long! They have a 32” inseam, which I love! Chances are, if you see me I’ll be wearing them. I wear them ever chance I get because they are so comfy and I want to get as much use out of them as I can!
Baby Preparation? Yes! The crib is now ordered! I can’t wait to see the bedding and and crib all put together.
Its really going to feel REAL when I see the crib set up in the nursery. I hope I’m not jumping the gun here. I know I still have a long way to go, but I am trying to think positively. I have a really good feeling that we will be bringing home a super cute, HEATHLY, baby girl in about 17 weeks.
Also, a good friend of mine, who also happens to be an exceptional photographer has offered to do maternity and newborn photos for me! This is such a great gift to Josh and I. We will cherish the pictures she takes for ever and ever! A big thanks to KC Russell Photography!
ohhh, so exciting!!!! i am so happy for you! those jeans are super cute, too!
ReplyDeleteYay for 22 weeks! You look so cute Lauren!
ReplyDeletei splurged on an expensive pair of maternity jeans too -- worth every penny! in fact, i splurged on 2 pairs!! you'll love them :)
ReplyDeleteyea 22 weeks!
You are glowing here! You look so beautiful Lauren! Congrats on 22 weeks and here is to many many more weeks ahead!
ReplyDeleteLooking good, Mama! It must be an amazing feeling to be pregnant longer than you ever have before!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Future Mama
http://expectingablessing.blogspot.com/
you look great!!!
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable!!! and - I love your shirt!
ReplyDeleteyou look SO great and love the jeans!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your milestone! I'm so thrilled for you and Josh - Cute jeans btw!!!
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteHappy 22 Weeks sweet friend!!!
As for those jeans, thanks for the tip, as I now have some Mavi jeans too :) And I tried on every pair that Pea in a Pod had to offer. Yes, they are worth it and so comfy! Can't wait to wear them.
Regarding your cervix length, please do discuss things at length with your OB/High Risk Dr. I know you don't favor the cerclage, but re-visit the option (as I know you will), pro's, con's, etc. I know you are in good hands :) And yes, you will bring home a HEALTHY baby girl!
Much Love
Andrea
Happy 22 weeks! You look adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love those jeans. I had the hardest time finding maternity jeans that I liked (that weren't loose and ridiculous looking! :) so when I found a pair, pretty much that was the pair you'd see me in if I had jeans on! :)
I LOVE your shirt too!!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely glowing...22 weeks looks good on you.
YEAH for 22 weeks!!! You look amazing and those jeans are super cute. I'll have to keep those in mind when I shop for maternity jeans which will probably be pretty soon:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 22 weeks. Your glowing. Cute jeans.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I'm so happy that you are feeling well (and over the sickness). Happy 22 weeks! :)
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and I just read your touching story with tears in my eyes. You are such a strong Momma and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story! And you are absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and glowing as a pregnant momma!
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