32 weeks

32 weeks Snowflake vs. 32 weeks Colin
How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +27 lbs. (Ok, I admit I was lazy and in denial and I hadn't weighed myself for a few weeks)

Size: Jicama, or 16.7 inches and 3.75 lbs.
Baby Development: "You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth." (From babycenter.com)

Best moment this week: Snuggling up with Colin in his big boy bed reading books to him at night. I also scored an awesome cloth diaper deal today. I got 10 diapers for $50! :D

Movement: Snowflake apparently has a bicycle inside there, and s/he pedals it around a lot. I've been feeling Braxton Hicks contractions when I get active.

Food cravings: None really.

Food aversions: Nothing anymore.

What I miss: Not having round ligament pain, alcohol, a more flexible wardrobe.

Stretch marks?: None. But I do believe my linea nigra has appeared, but it's pretty light.
Maternity clothes?: I wear maternity pants and a mix of maternity/non-maternity shirts.
Sleep?: I sleep as well as Colin sleeps. I have to use my body pillow between my legs to get comfortable now.
Gender?: We'll let you know in December!
Belly button?: More flat than out.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Midwife appointment tomorrow, and getting parent teacher conferences over with! It's not that I don't enjoy them, because I don't actually mind them at all. It's just that I don't get home until at least 7:45 that makes it tough.

22 Weeks

22 weeks Snowflake vs. 22 weeks Colin (no pictures there though, sorry!)

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +13 lbs (actually it has been +10 for the last 2 weeks, but I thought that was strange and kept it at +13)

Size: Spaghetti Squash, or 11 inches and almost 1 pound
Baby Development: "Your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily." (From babycenter.com)

Best moment this week: Spending time as a family of 3 at the Children's Museum on Sunday.

Movement: Snowflake moves around a little bit every day. Sometimes I can see it a tiny bit, sometimes I can just feel it.

Food cravings: Meat, I guess. Fruit, I guess. Oh yeah, and cinnamon crêpes from The Magic Pan Crêpe Stand in the Mall of America. Omg. When will this magical reunion happen? If I get paid for my curriculum hours tomorrow, it's happening this weekend.

Food aversions: Rich sweets like cupcakes and brownies

What I miss: Sub sandwiches (more than ever), comfortable jeans/shorts, alcohol
Stretch marks?: None.
Maternity clothes?: I busted out the maternity shorts a couple of days. Otherwise I've been wearing mesh Champion shorts and most of my regular shorts/capris with my belly band. I'm still wearing non-maternity shirts.
Sleep?: I sleep as well as Colin sleeps.
Gender?: We'll let you know in December!
Belly button?: It's very circular and the top part is getting shallower.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Just enjoying my summer until I have to start working in 2.5 weeks :( *sniff, sniff*

21 weeks

Sorry I'm late. I've been slacking on my picture taking. Plus iPhoto was being naughty. Now I'm good to go. So here you are...
21 weeks, 3 days Snowflake vs. 21 weeks Colin in words and in belly pictures.
How far along? 21 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: +13 lbs

Size: Banana, or 10.5 inches and 12 ounces (baby is measured from crown to foot now instead of crown to rump)
Baby Development: "You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well." (From babycenter.com)

Best moment this week: Last Saturday night, Kevin felt the baby kick :) Also, this Saturday Colin patted my belly and gave it a kiss, then lay his head on it. :)

Movement: Snowflake moves around a little bit every day. Sometimes I can see it a tiny bit, sometimes I can just feel it.

Food cravings: Meat, I guess. Fruit, I guess. Oh yeah, and cinnamon crêpes from The Magic Pan Crêpe Stand in the Mall of America. Omg. When will this magical reunion happen?

Food aversions: Rich sweets like cupcakes and brownies

What I miss: Sub sandwiches (more than ever), comfortable jeans/shorts, alcohol
Stretch marks?: None.
Maternity clothes?: I busted out the maternity shorts a couple of days. Otherwise I've been wearing mesh Champion shorts and most of my regular shorts/capris. I'm still wearing non-maternity shirts. I also scored a new pair of pants on clearance that can be snapped up to become capris today at Old Navy today.
Sleep?: I sleep as well as Colin sleeps. Lately he has been waking up and he's half out of it and saying "Mommy! I want you!" I wonder if it's a night terror or a bad dream or something.
Gender?: We won't be finding out.
Belly button?: It's very circular and the top part is getting shallower.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Just enjoying my summer until I have to start working in 3 weeks :(

Sidenote: I also started taking Omega-3 supplements this week. Our chiropractor says it helps with, among other things, Post-Partum blues/depression and also helps the baby sleep better. When I heard that last part, I said, "Sign me up!" and now I slurp a tiny bit of orange sherbet-tasting goo once a day :) Cheers to it working when baby's out!

The Belly: Inside and Outside Views

20 weeks with Snowflake vs. 20 weeks with Colin
I finally feel like I've evened out. As in, my belly at 20 weeks with Colin is very similar to my belly at 20 weeks with Snowflake.

Speaking of whom, introducing...Snowflake!

Snowflake was very cooperative at our ultrasound yesterday. The ultrasound technician easily got all of the necessary measurements, which all turned out completely normal. Snowflake was situated breech facing my right side. S/he was playing pat-a-cake with closed fists, which was super cute. We also saw him/her drinking amniotic fluid. Not gonna lie, tears slid down my face as I watched a healthy Snowflake bop around in my belly. Each time the amazing ultrasound technician said "this is normal," relief spread throughout my body. This little one is part of our family and, just like after hearing the heartbeat, after seeing the ultrasound, it feels even more real.

After our ultrasound, I buzzed up to see my midwife for my appointment which was quick and non-eventful.