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Another month has gone by and I feel like time is passing quicker each week! February started with the exciting news that our baby is a boy (see previous post). I arrived at work the next day to discover some dear colleagues had decorated my classroom with blue streamers and balloons and literally covered my desk in blue goodies! What a neat surprise! My students are all excited about baby's arrival and some ask almost weekly how much longer I'll be pregnant. One student asked how is was possible that I would have a baby in four months if I've only been pregnant for one month. I couldn't help but giggle as I explained that I may have told her a month ago, but I've known a little longer!

I have felt Little Man moving for the last few weeks but the last few days, it feels more like true kicks. It's so reassuring to know he's busy in there reminding me that I've got busy days ahead of me too.

The whole pregnancy is becoming more real and more tangible each week. I needed some clothes with a little room and found great deals on jeans at our local Goodwill and some sale shirts through some maternity stores. We have started brainstorming and negotiating names, which is already becoming a difficult process. I've been gathering images and inspirations for our baby's room. We even spent Valentine's Day registering for baby, an evening that admittedly left me feeling overwhelmed.

Per usual, today's OB appointment was boring. My OB said she's still satisfied with everything she's seeing and doesn't feel there's anything to worry about. She did remind me that Jeff and I should be interviewing pediatricians. We have her recommendations here and I guess we just need to get started. I still feel pretty good aside from some sleeplessness (although quality of sleep has greatly improved since some great friends gave me a body pillow). The first week of the month, I had a cold that was hard to recover from, particularly since I couldn't take my usual remedies. I've been going to the gym only 1-2 times a week, so I hope to make more time for that.

Questions that you might be wondering:
  • How far along am I? 22 weeks, 4 days (five months)
  • How much weight have you gained? I'm trying to stay positive but the total is 15 pounds
  • What have you been craving? I may have mentioned it last month but my craving since December has been school lunch. Strange, I know. No matter what is being served, I want it. Fortunately, I've made friends with the cafeteria ladies who always are offering me additional servings (which I don't take...yet).
Coming up: My next OB appointment is currently scheduled for March 9. Evidently I'll have my glucose test that day which will screen for gestational diabetes. It might definitely be time to ease up on the sweets I love so much and hit the gym a little more. ;)

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