Pregnancy - 21 week update

How far along?  21 weeks

How big is baby?  The size of a cantaloupe (or a least weasel) - around 26.7 cm and 360 g!

Total weight gain/loss?  I'm 56.9 kg so the same as last week.  However, for the first time in a few weeks I'm not worrying about it because little Pip is growing just fine and the sonographer assured me I don't need to be concerned.

Waist?  30.5 inches so a teeny increase.

Stretchmarks?  No new ones :)

Maternity clothes?  Not yet although I am mostly living in leggings and dresses for comfort.

Sleep?  The last few nights have been appalling and I've averaged around 5 hours maximum, I'm definitely blaming this "heatwave" we are having though.  Even pre-pregnancy I wouldn't have been able to sleep in this.

Best moment this week?  Getting to see our little Pip wriggling around on the scan.  Also last Friday I became an aunty to a beautiful little preemie.  My sister-in-law unexpectedly gave birth at 32 weeks.  I'll do a full post when things are settled and I've met the little guy but things are going well so far.

Movement?  I'm starting to feel a few more spontaneous movements, without having to sit and concentrate on them, but they're still very few and far between.  The scan confirmed I have an anterior placenta (which means it's at the front, between my stomach and baby) so it makes sense that I've not felt much so far.  They should continue to get stronger though.

Food cravings?  Nothing this week really, appetite has been a bit low with the heat so mainly just drinking lots of cold fluids and making sure I eat regularly. 

Food aversions?  Nothing.

Gender?   The general consensus of everyone who has seen the scan photo (it's only of the upper body) is that it's a girl but we've slipped into the habit of calling it a "he", which has led to a few people thinking we know something we don't.

Labour signs?  Definitely not.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Heartburn and tailbone pain, same as last week.  My boobs seem to have grown a bit again too.  

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Always being cold!  I'm very aware that my body temperature has increased quite a lot since I've been pregnant and I've been finding myself wearing t-shirts in situations where previously I'd have had a jumper or cardigan on.  Needless to say, with it being summer and very hot this is getting more difficult.  Apparently I can't go to work naked so I'm going to have to find a solution...

What I am looking forward to?  Getting to meet my little nephew!  I'm not sure when it'll be yet but I can't wait all the same.

Upcoming appointments/scans?  I have an appointment with the Anaesthetist on 4th July to discuss my local anaesthetic/epidural concerns - I was told this would be at 32-24 weeks so it's come through a lot quicker than I was expecting but I'll be glad to get some reassurance.  I'm back at the midwife on 19th July and my next growth scan is 14th August.  

Weekly wisdom?  Always be prepared!  People keep telling us we are getting everything ready way too early but after little nephew's early appearance, I'm certain we're doing the right thing by being prepared.  (On a side note, my weekly wisdom section didn't get updated last week for some reason - I blame baby brain!!)

Milestones?  Having the anomaly scan and everything being normal!

Bump picture: 

 

21 weeks pregnant and Stormtroooper PJs - hopefully the little bump will properly pop soon!

Here's little Pip from our scan on Monday!  He/she was being very mischievous and kept putting his/her hands up and hiding - maybe camera shy?  Any guesses on gender?