22 Weeks, An Extra Peek, Sunshine, a New Do, and Vows...all in one week!

Wow it's been an eventful week! To start, we got an extra peek at Luca on Friday at the second anatomy scan. The first time around they couldn't get all of the measurements they needed, so I went in Friday morning for a repeat scan. I was sad to go by myself for the first time, but I made sure to get some pictures to share with Santi. Praise God everything looked good and she was able to take all of the measurements she needed. Luca is doing well and growing! After she took the measurements, she tried to get some fun pictures for me to take. He still doesn't like having his picture taken, and he decided to try to hide from the camera by putting his hands over his face. Here is what she was able to get:

Hi mom and dad!

We feel so blessed to have such a handsome little man on the way. We cannot wait to meet him in July! Time is flying though and I can't believe it. I am already at 22 weeks, and spring has arrived in the valley. This means it's sandal season and Santi treated me to a pedicure this weekend. It was soooooo nice to get a foot massage! 

 Our flowers in the backyard are also starting to come back to life. I was a bit concerned when we actually had a freeze back in January. I wasn't sure they had survived the cold. They did! Here's proof:

Next week we are headed to Indiana for my baby shower and time with family. I can't wait to see everyone, especially our new niece Ruthi! After spring break, I know time is really going to start flying, which means Luca is going to be here before we know it (but he better stay in there until at least 36 weeks)!

Today Santi and I also renewed our vows at church (picture to come). We have taken these vows three times now, and every time I am reminded of just how much I love him and how wonderful it is to be married to my best friend. Cliche I know, but true. It was such a special moment to renew our vows with this little blessing on the way, and I hope Luca knows that his mom and dad are committed to one another and this family forever. I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man, and I would marry him over and over again! We celebrated by spending an afternoon together in the beautiful sunny weather. Nothing out of the ordinary, just lunch and some shopping (Luca maybe got a few things). I love just spending time together. 

And now...the pregnancy survey:

•How far along?: 22 weeks and 1 day!

•Total weight gain: We will see on Wednesday. I have another doctor's appointment and honestly I have no clue. I have been told by my coworkers that I am all belly and that I still look the same from behind. Not sure that I like that people are starting at my behind!

•How big is baby?: The size of a papaya. Santi bought a papaya at Sprout's yesterday. I cannot believe Luca is actually that big.

•Maternity clothes?: I actually think maternity clothes are hideous for the most part, and the more trendy stylish ones are super expensive, I have been wearing the same shirts with maternity bottoms, and last weekend I bought some regular clothes in a size bigger and regular skirts with stretchy waistbands. They are working out well for now! Oh, and my wonderful friend Chelsi gave me a bag full of maternity clothes. She is a lot taller than me, and she was pregnant in the winter, but I managed to find some things that will work. Thanks Chelsi!

 
•Movement: Yes!!! Finally! About half way through week 20 I started feeling little tiny kicks that felt more like muscle spasms. They quickly got stronger and more frequent, and now I feel them all the time! I love feeling him move. Since the first anatomy scan he moved from breech to head down, and I could actually feel him flipping around, and for awhile I had a head or butt sticking out on the side. Very neat. He also does things that make it feel like he is trying to claw his way out. Very weird.

•Stretch marks?: None....be jealous...for now. 

•Sleep?: Yep....same as always. But the weird dreams continue. I dreamed a couple nights ago that I threw food at the people at Chick-Fil-A because they messed up my order (don't mess with a pregnant woman's food) and then last night I had a dream that my kindergarteners were all in gangs and packing heat. That was kind of scary. 

•Symptoms?: Very mild heartburn on occasion. Aching back.  

•Food aversions?: Nope

•Food cravings: Water with lots and lots and lots of lemon or lime juice, yogurt covered pretzels, and cheese curls!

•Belly button in or out?: Making its way out.

•What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and back:( And still miss iced coffee. I may have cheated today and took two sips of Santi's iced coffee.

•What I'm looking forward to: Spring break and our trip to Indiana!!! Of course that includes my baby shower and seeing my new niece! I am also kind of looking forward to my doctor's visit Wednesday. I like checking in to make sure Luca is doing well, it gives me peace of mind.

•Best Moment this week: Renewing our wedding vows!!!

•Milestone:  Baby can now dream. That's just crazy. I wonder what he dreams about...


•Nursery Progress: We got the bulk of it done a couple weeks ago, now it's just the details. He is slowly collecting toys, clothes, and books. A lot of our family and friends are sending gifts in the mail since we are flying to our shower, so a car seat, a soothing seahorse, Goodnight Moon in Spanish, and a cute little soccer romper all showed up this week! Oh, and some good friends of ours gave us a slightly used bassinet. Glad to save that money! 

 

And now for a new pic, including a new hair cut! I am trying to grow my hair out to my shoulders but the angled bob I had was starting to look weird with the front much longer than the back. So for now it looks shorter, but hopefully this will grow our much more nicely than the previous cut. 

 22 Weeks! I promise the Halloween shirt will be back at 24 weeks.