22 Weeks and a Heavy Heart

 I wanted to start this post off with something very serious. A fellow infertility turned success after infertility blogger received some very sad news last night and confirmation of this news today. My heart goes out to her, her husband, and her sweet angel. It is not fair that anyone go through infertility...but to go through infertility, have success and then a tragedy happen? It's just so F*ing not fair and I don't understand it. I can not fathom what her and her husband must be going through right now, but My heart goes out to her and I would like to ask my reader(s) to pray, positive thoughts, or whatever you prefer to lift her and her husband up as much as possible. It's just not fair. 
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As for my updates, I missed week 21, but nothing really new happened. Things are going very well for us (me, hubby, and Eli). I feel him move daily and I believe he has gotten big enough to reach my rib area. 

The most amazing thing happened today too!!! I went to get my hair done and as soon as I walked into my hair salon my RE came up to me and gave me a hug!!! An onlooker would have thought I had seen a celebrity! I was so so happy to see him. I am just so thankful for him and his nurses. I know I didn't necessarily have success during an IF treatment but I did take Femara and they just supported me so much. They gave me so much hope and I could not brag about them enough = )

We book our "baby-moon" too! We didn't have much time since I can't really take off work due to my maternity leave being my personal/medical leave. We found a cabin in a small town in Louisiana located on a sugar cane field that we will stay for two nights. I look forward to just relaxing and sitting on the porch. This won't happen until May...but I'm excited!

How Far Along: 22 Weeks
Total Weight Gain: +6lbs at my last OB appt. Probably more since then but I haven't weighed myself.

Maternity Clothes: LOVE 'EM!!

 Stretch Marks:

Sleep: It's tough. I use the body pillow and all, but I get so achy and uncomfortable. Not to mention the heart burn.

 Best Moment This Week: I saw my RE today!! squeeee!!! Plus, Hubby started working on the nursery!!!

 Miss Anything: I miss being able to sleep really well and not having heartburn

Movement: I feel him daily and more in the rib area too. I guess he is getting bigger! I had my first "Wow! Ow!" kick a few days ago. Hubby still hasn't seen him move and I haven't seen him move from the outside.

 Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Not really. I have had to take Zofran once or twice, but over all I feel good. Something came out of my nip nip a few days ago and it made me gag and almost threw up. Not sure how I will breast feed...I won't go into detail. 

Cravings:I got some crawfish!! Yay!! I have also been on a cereal kick. 

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!! Eli Preston!!

Labor Signs: waaay too early.
Symptoms: Loving the movements!!!Heart burn, boo.

Belly Button In or Out: In 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

Feeling: I feel great. And so thankful whenever I feel Eli move.

Exercise: I went on a 4 mile walk last week! It felt so so good to get outside and walk. I really felt great during the walk and hope I can continue. I am signed up for a couple 5k walks next months so I need to stay active!

Looking Forward To: I am looking forward to hubby being able to feel Eli kick and see the changes in the nursery every day! Hubby is in there working on it now = )

 Next Appointment: April 2nd