22 weeks.

Crazy!!

Wonderful!

Exciting!!

I cannot believe how quickly time is flying by. 

I cannot believe how happy it makes me just to look at my belly. 

I cannot believe that in 18 short weeks, we will have our sweet baby girl in our arms. 

You know what else I cannot believe?

We SAW you move. Mommy has been feeling you move for about 6 weeks, Daddy has been feeling you for 3 or 4, but tonight we saw you.

Mommy was sitting in the recliner (where she spends most of her evenings these days) and kept feeling your big wave-like movements, so Daddy kept reaching over to feel, too.

I wondered out loud how long it would be before we actually SAW you move, and Daddy said with these big movements we may be able to see you tonight.

He was right!!

I sat staring at my belly for a few minutes and sure enough, saw some body part move across my skin, just below and to the right of my belly button. I gasped in excitement and got a little emotional.. then kept staring. After seeing a couple kicks Daddy came over to get in on the fun, and we both just sat there with our eyes fixed on my tummy... then you kicked and we both jumped. Daddy saw it too, and got so excited!!! Then you kicked again, and again. It was the most amazing thing, to feel you move and SEE you move and to share that moment with Daddy!!! I feel like there is so much he misses everyday while he's at work, your dances and pokes and jabs -- I was so glad he was home to see you wiggle. 

I will never forget this night, this time with you and Daddy.

According to my weekly email, you are about a pound now and almost a foot in length from head to toe. You are growing so big, sweet girl, and I am so glad you have been such a healthy little babe!! 

We get to peek in at you in just a few days, and we can.not.wait!!

Be sure you show us that dance you've been practicing, okay? 

We love you baby girl!

22 weeks down, only 18 to go!!!

How far along? 22 weeks
Maternity clothes? I have finally retired my last pair of prePG jeans, so my pants/shorts are all maternity at this point. I can still wear a couple of prePG tops, but usually have to wear a long tank underneath.
Stretch marks? Not yet. Knock on wood!
Sleep: Sleep is iffy. I can usually get a couple hours in at a time without waking up to switch positions (which is a chore with all the support pillows I use now) or dash to the potty.
Best moment this week: Seeing Camy make my belly move!!
Movement: Feeling lots of movement at all times of day - and the movements are getting bigger and more pronounced. Its not just the little flutters and pokes anymore, its big kicks and big jabs and feeling like she's rolling around. 
Food cravings: I've been doing great with food this week! No specific cravings though.
Gender: As far as we know, she's still a she. Guess we'll confirm on Friday!
Labor Signs: Definitely Not. Camy, no labor signs allowed for at least another 15 or more weeks!
Belly Button in or out? Still in though it is much shallower, which is amusing to me.
What I miss: Sleeping soundly (though I know that would have changed eventually!), standing up without looking like a stiff old lady!
What I am looking forward to: Friday's Dr's appt and ultrasound, furniture shopping this weekend.
Weekly Wisdom: Hmm.. I've learned walking helps my back and so does "my best friend Clay" - the heating pad!! :)

Milestones: Seeing her move!