22 Weeks

What's been happening:  BB is now 500gms & is proportioned like a newborn. Although he is growing everyday, his skin is still very wrinkled- this will iron out as he plumps up some more in the coming weeks. His eyes are now formed although the iris lacks pigment. As for me, I've still been really lethargic. I just can't seem to up my energy at the moment. 

Weight Gained;  I think because last time I was pregnant in winter & therefore I was mostly covered up, it made it a lot easier to embrace the weight gain. But being here in 30 degree heat everyday means a lot less clothing and a lot more exposure. I probably haven't actually gained as much as I think I have, it's just that my current attire (mostly togs) doesn't let any roll or wrinkle hide out too easily.

Workouts: I got to the gym 3 times last week & did some decent workouts, mostly incline walking & lots of squats. I also did a body balance class which incorporates yoga, pilates & tai chi which was amazing! So I'll be back for that on Friday... We can't go to the gym this week during the day though incase Blakes virus is still lingering so I've been mixing up a few at home workouts that I'll share a bit later... 

Movement: He is the karate kid. 

Food Aversions: Not really, but I have managed to cut down the abundance of bread in which I was devouring far too often. I made up a big batch of quinoa on Sunday so I've been making different salads with that for lunch all week which has been a welcome change. I really don't do salads so I've been pleasantly surprised, I'll share a few recipes with you a bit later. 

Food cravings: Anything cold or creamy at the mo.. 

Sleep: I've been hitting the hay at 8:30 every night lately & getting 8 hrs +. Blakes shown some mercy & now that she's all better we've been getting full nights again. I wish I could say its been making a difference but it really hasn't?! Seems that no matter how much rest I get or how much exercise I do or don't do, I still feel as though I could be in bed all day... I dunno what's going on but I'm hoping some energy comes back in full force ASAP! 

Miss anything: Not really this week, mostly just wish I could have more of a spring in my step! Although I think I'll soon come to the realisation that I'll likely be low on energy for at least another couple of years, ah well!

Fun/ interesting things for the week: Our weekend getaway was by far the biggest highlight of the week, it's all explained in my previous post.

Stretchmarks; Not yet, touch wood

Happy or moody: Happily exhausted this week 

Looking forward to: Bali!!!!! We're in the single digits countdown!

Bump update: This mornings snaps- bikini attire once again as its only 8am & nearly 25 degrees already! I'm actually about the size I was at 28 weeks last time which is a tad daunting.. 

Until next week,

Gemma