I'm 22 weeks and obviously pregnant. I'm starting to get comments (mostly questions) from strangers. A lot of "When are you due? What are you having? How are you feeling?" and yesterday some random college student walked up to me, looked at my belly all shocked and said "Oh my gosh, congratulations!" I thought it was pretty funny, since I had no idea who she was.
You're probably feeling fetal movement throughout the day now that your baby's getting bigger. And as she grows, your body has to make room. Your stomach will have less space to expand, meaning you may suffer heartburn and indigestion, especially at night. Add to that the fact that pregnancy hormones can slow digestion making your tummy troubles even worse. Slight swelling may make your shoes uncomfortable. Your back may also ache with the added weight of your baby bump. Your bladder is also suffering from the space crunch, so expect plenty of potty breaks. My PG-13 "naked lady."At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and about 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her body and the deep wrinkles on her skin, which she'll sport until she adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside her belly, her pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
22 Weeks
Posted by Jessi_Murph at 8:50 AM
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2 comments:
You really look pregnant and very beautiful. I would love to take you and Charley out for lunch sometime soon for pea soup and thai salad. Let me know. I love you!!! mom
hey you two !
things seem to be looking great... can't wait 'ta see ya again
:)
hj
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