21 & 22 Weeks

(Green Dress Pic is @ 21 Weeks. Yellow Dress with Chris is @ 22 Weeks)

A twofer! I'm a little bit behind on my blog posting aren't I?

I had a doctor's appointment at 21 weeks. Actually met with a midwife who also delivers (whoever is on call the night I go into labor is who will deliver the baby so I'm trying to meet with all of them). She looked over my ultrasound results and everything looked good. All the measurements seemed to look good and be completely normal. Hooray! I checked out healthy as well. I put on a healthy 7lbs too, oops! Guess that's what happens when you eat ice cream every night for a week haha. I was never much for sweet treats at night but I had been letting myself indulge more than usual. I hadn't gained all that much before so I guess I was playing catch up. I was at 12lbs total though which is right on target for my goal of 30-35lbs. I can't imagine lugging around another 20lbs though, holy crap! I already feel enormous with an extra 12 on me. It's gonna be a long, hot summer my friends!

Sleeping has still be an issue. I tried pillows and even a snoogle (a body pillow) which did not go over well at all. The snoogle made me feel like a million degrees in the middle of the night plus Chris kept hitting it with his feet and legs moving it which then woke me up. The pillow between my knees helps a little and I added an extra pillow under my head which seems to help a bit more too. I just can't seem to get comfortable! If I'm in a deep sleep I'm okay but if I wake up for any reason it seems to be game over. My legs - more specifically my hip, upper thigh and butt region - cannot stay comfortable! Either start aching or falling asleep or getting a cramp. Very weird!! I wonder if she is on some type of nerve. Could be. I'm not far enough along yet to be getting the typical sleep problems so it's a bit of a bummer! I can take unisom or tylenol PM though so I've been biting the bullet and taking those here and there. I feel bad doing so but they're both approved as safe so I think it's best I get some sleep while I can!

My only other complaint is a rash I have across my belly and parts of my back. I seemed to have gotten it after walking around in a bathing suit (not even a wet one) all day when Chris and I went on a day trip. It was very hot out so I think sweat combined with a non-breathable material caused it but it does not want to go away! I am allowed to use cortisone cream so I am trying that for now and hoping it heals. It is not very itchy and more annoying than anything else. It could be pregnancy eczema which you are supposed to try to avoid water and heat while having - not an easy task in FL! Almost any rash is not harmful to baby so it's more just an annoyance for me. Hopefully it clears up a bit. My skin is on the sensitive side as it is so I'm not surprised I have this! If you or someone you know had something similar while pregnant, please comment this post! I don't think it's PUPPPS if any of you have heard about that. It occurs later in pregnancy and is supposed to be extremely itchy.

Otherwise, it has been good health and spirits for this mama. These other things bother me but as soon as I feel her kicking it puts me in a better mood! Even the other night when I was up from 3am-5am watching Roseanne reruns, I could feel her kicking like mad and I almost (and I stress almost) was happy I was awake to feel that much movement. Must be built into mamas! Guess that's why after they're born when you're really getting no sleep you can still love that little crying bundle of joy!!

UPDATE (6/10/11): Went to the doctor's today because the rash wasn't getting better. It is indeed PUPPPS. Bit of a bummer. Luckily, it seems like a mild case and since I've had it for 2 weeks now the doctor doesn't think it should probably get much worse. There isn't a "cure" for it but there are treatments. The doctor only suggested Eucerin lotion to calm it (luckily it has not been severely itchy which most cases are so steroid tablets and cortisone were not recommended). I did some research online and there is a soap (pine tar soap, random!) that people swear clears the rash up and a good all natural lotion that I ordered so we'll see if those two things work! There are some homeopathic herb treatments but I'm hesitant to try those without talking to the doctor first. Fingers crossed the soap and lotion helps! For anybody that has heard of this or googles it, I am NOWHERE near as severe as the cases you will see online. THANK GOD. I was terrified seeing those photos. I have a mild case and God willing it stays that way!!

Dear Adelaide,
Mama is trying to get some sleep I swear!! I did so enjoy feeling your acrobatics though. You seem to be more active in the evening and nighttime when I'm finally settling down. I do feel you from time to time throughout the day though. I think I am feeling mostly kicks as they are low in my belly. They make me laugh sometimes. I wonder if you're just having fun or if you're trying to tell me something. Like when I roll onto my belly when I'm sleeping and I feel you, I think you may be telling me to roll over haha! I enjoy this little bonding time we have. I really can't wait though for it to be felt on the outside. I feel bad your daddy can't feel what I feel. It makes me feel so connected to you. I have lightly felt movement with my hand on my belly but I think that's just because I can feel you on the inside too. He likes to give us both a bedtime kiss at night - one on the lips for mama and one on the belly for you! You still move a little to the sound of his voice and I read that you can now start hearing outside sounds and voices. We still like to picture what you will look like and what your little personality will be like. I wonder if you will be artsy or creative. You seem to have brought out my creative side! I can't stop thinking of new ideas for your nursery and new projects! You must be my little muse! The weekly email I get said that you are now almost like a miniature newborn. Everything is in place. Just time for you to grow, grow, grow! Keep on kicking away my love!

All my Love,
Mama