Guests, 22 wks, and Perinatal Visit!

On Thursday night, we had guests! Dave's sister and her husband were on their way to the 'Ham and stopped by to see the house and spend the night. We were so excited b/c we don't get visitors very often (other than my parents) and it's fun to have them! They got in late Thursday, so we just stayed up talking and really spent most of the next day visiting as well. I cooked a pot roast for lunch and after that they were on their way. Hayden loved having them and so did we!

I am officially 22 weeks pregnant today! Only 18 more weeks to go (really 17 since I will be having a c-section at 39 weeks, but who's counting?). I had a Perinatal doctor's visit this morning for them to check Livee's heart, and everything checked out great! They printed a couple of more profile pictures and she's starting to look a little different from Hayden, so we're interested to see how she'll turn out. Her leg muscles are big and strong, which I already knew since she's been kicking the daylights out of me. She was moving all around and I was remarking how amazing it is to see her heart and all of the chambers. The ultrasound tech said that I was truly blessed to be able to have this little life inside of me and I have to agree! As frustrated as I've been with this whole situation, I really needed that reminder!

At 22 weeks, Livee is:

- 1 lb

- the size of a banana

- her pancreas is still developing

- her eyes are developed, but the irises still lack color

- she kicks down low mostly (I guess b/c she is head up)

and I:

- have been extremely thirsty lately

- have begun to have slight swelling in my hands and feet by the end of the day

- am starting to feel a little more uncomfortable

My next appointment is with my OB next Thursday morning, and after that they will do an ultrasound there every month to check Livee's growth. I am glad I won't have to drive 30 to 40 minutes every month for a visit to the Perinatal office.

In other news, Hayden and I will head back to Muscle Shoals this Friday for the consignment sale up there (we get to shop early b/c we are consignors). A friend of my mom's already came by her house and bought $86 worth, so we're hopeful that we will sell alot! The workers' who were helping my mom at drop off were oohing and ahing over the clothes this morning, so that was a positive sign! There are still several things that we need to buy for Livee, such as: a monitor, a sound machine, a swing, a Bumbo, a musical thing for the crib, a new hand pump, some bottles and breast pump accessories, a nursing cover up, bassinet sheets, cloth diapers, a miracle blanket, a rug for the nursery, and a diaper bag. There are always baby girl clothes too! And I desperately need a maternity swimsuit and would prefer not to pay full price for one. I feel like I've made this list of basics, but it still seems like a lot!

Babies sure do need a lot of "stuff"!!!