22 Weeks Pregnant

This information came straight from the bump, but I'm going to share it with you.   You can take note of my symptom commentary below.

your baby's the size of a papaya! 

 

 

During month five, the average fetus measures about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces.

 

 

your baby at 22 weeks

• Now that he's got more developed eyes and lips, he's looking even more like a newborn.
• He's sleeping in cycles -- about 12 to 14 hours per day (hint: they're probably those times you're not feeling any kicks!).

pregnancy symptoms at 22 weeks

• Increased libido. (We hope you're enjoying it!)
• HAHAHAHAHA
• Stretch marks and maybe even a brand-new "outtie." These come with the explanding belly territory.
• Present and accounted for.  the belly is ever expanding. 
• More vaginal discharge, a result of increased blood flow down there.
• Present
• Steady weight gain -- about 1/2 pound each week from here on out.
• Possibly present, but I'll let you know next week.  At my last appointment...not true. 
• Minor swelling in your hands and feet. 
• Minor? HAHA. 
• Back aches, due to extra pressure from baby and carrying around the extra weight.
• Present
• Hair growth (maybe in strange places -- sorry!). Thank you hormones.
• Actually, not present.  Decline in rate of hair growth, a definite perk. 
• Trouble catching your breath, as baby continues to crowd your lungs.
• Present