22 Weeks

What is the baby doing?

Our baby now looks like a minature newborn checking in at 10.9 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound. Her skin will continue to appear wrinkled until she gains enough weight to fill it out and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her head and body is now visible. Her lips are becoming more distinct and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath her gum line. Her eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and her pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.

How is the Mommy doing...

It has been a pretty calm week for me which is always nice. I quickly realized early in the week that wearing heels is no longer an option after having some pretty bad back pain on Tuesday. Since then I have been wearing flats and feeling a whole lot better. Once again, I have come down with some sort of cold and am trying to fight off a runny nose and sore throat. I have never been as sick as I have been this year and I know that being pregnant probably had something to do with it. Hopefully I can get rid of whatever I have for good and not get sick anymore. Also, please pray that the baby isn't affected by any of this and will continue to grow strong and healthy.

Our nursery bedding arrived this week which was really exciting. Titus was very interested in the mobile and couldn't understand what all this new stuff was that he couldn't touch. Little does he know what is about to happen! John picked up some paint samples for me and once I choose a color he will be starting painting. Our main project this weekend was clearing out the guest room and the closest to start making room for Avery's new stuff. We only have a couple more things to put in the attic and then move the bed into the garage to store until my parents move back and we are ready to start painting and buying furniture. My goal is to have the nursery pretty much put together by the end of July so that way August and September can just be about finishing the little stuff.

Avery has been getting stronger and I am really praying that John can feel her this week. I love being able to know she is in there and growing and want to share that with John so badly.

• Next Doctor's Appointment: June 9
  
• Total Weight Gain: 15 pounds
  
• To Do This Week: Finish up clearing out the guest room and decide on a paint color for the nursery!
  

How is the Daddy doing...

John is also sick and getting better but we are both pretty tired of passing this back and forth. We tried to get the air conditioning fixed in the Mustang and encountered some issues with previous work done on it so we had to take it back to the first shop to have them correct the work they did before the second shop can finish. Pray that we get this resolved quickly and John can finally have air conditioning! John also registered for the marathon this week so he will be starting to train again.