22 Weeks

I love that the weeks are coming and going, because I'm having a hard time doing anything other than nothing but counting down the days (only 126 left!) until our sweet baby joins us in this world, when we can have her in our arms, kiss her, and stare at her face, memorizing every single thing about her.

I love calling her by name, and I especially love hearing Keane call her by name.  McCoy's latest name for Baby Brooks: Tiger Goggle.  I think we'll stick with Farrah.

Farrah.  Farrah Oakley Brooks. 

I have been working very hard on our Baby Registry.  I have created one at Target, and I decided yesterday I may do one at Wal-Mart as well.  It has extremely overwhelming for me. 

So. many. baby. items. 

I don't want to overdo it on things we ask for or get.  I'm too practical for registries.  My sister has quite a few items we are going to borrow: swing, stroller, bumbo seat, boppy pillow (made by my mom), a pack and play with a bassinet, a carrier she hated, and a few toys.  We are registering for: a rock and play, high chair set, two different car seats (1 infant, 1 convertible), bottles, towels and bathing necessities, a diaper bag, an activity gym, breast feeding items (I get an Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump at Target through my insurance), diapers, wipes, clothes, and nursery items including a crib, mattress, sheets, dresser, camera monitor, rocking chair, bookshelf, side table, curtains, rug, lamp, baskets, changing pad and cover, and a wipe warmer.  I thought about making a crib mobile.

Do we need a bottle warmer?  I don't want a crib skirt, bumpers, or bedding.  I think I'm going to pass on the diaper pail and just throw the diapers away.  I wanted a doorway jumper but we don't really have a good doorway for a jumping baby, so we don't need that.  I'm going to get an exersaucer from a friend after her baby grows out of it.  Do we need a walker?  Although it has been a bit overwhelming trying to decide what we need, what we don't, and which of the endless options would best fit out needs, I am so anxious to begin our collection of baby items for Farrah!

Cravings: Late night ice cream.  Taco Bell's double decker taco-add sour cream.  Chocolatey chocolate milk.

Aversions: None.

Symptoms: Oh...RLS, back aches, trouble sleeping...

Mood: Maybe more irritable, and a little more emotional.  Nothing substantial.

Missing: Clothes that fit.

Excited for: It's really bothering me that I can't start on the baby room, yet, because we have a lot of work to do on the basement before we can even make room for her.  Part of me is considering starting on it A) with Kylie still living in the room (ha, that's a joke...kind of), or B) moving Kylie into her brother's room (that must be so fun, right!?) until we can move him downstairs.  I'm going to try to wait until April or May (at the very latest), so wish me patience.  I am such a planner, and I am close to purchasing some of her first bedroom items (crib, dresser, and curtains).  I have a little stash on a shelf in our hallway with her belongings so far.  I think I even have the paint color picked out.  It makes me so excited!

Body changes: My belly keeps growing rounder, slowly but surely.  It's getting harder to find something to wear.  I have a small tote of maternity clothes my friend, Kelsey, let me borrow, which has been a huge help, since I'm stubborn and determined not to purchase any maternity clothes.  However, I see now that a few items may be necessary to get through.  My undergarments are feeling tight, and by the end of the day I cannot wait to get into comfortable clothes so that I can breathe.

Sleep: Usually pretty good; however, last night was my first "uncomfortable" night of sleep.  I get so uncomfortable on my sides (my sides actually get tingly) and I so badly want to lay on my back but I'm not supposed to, so I just lay on my back for short periods of time.  I may have to blame some of my uncomfort on our feline baby who also calls our bed his at night, and for some reason wants to share my leg space.  I'm also finding it difficult to roll from one side to the other.  It's like I have to sit up to haul my baby from one side of the bed to the other, and then it takes a few minutes of adjusting our bodies just right so that everyone has a little room and comfort.

Movement: Same as before, I feel thumps quite low.  I sure wish my placenta wasn't in the front so that I (we) could feel her, but I can tell she's doing okay in there, and that's what really matters.