Precious Baby Girl Updates

We're so excited for the arrival of our baby girl due on May 10, 2015. Both of us are very healthy and this pregnancy is about as "boring" as my pregnancy with Camille. The doctor says it's boring because everything is going as planned/ routine visits, etc. I'll take BORING any day! We are doing really well - I must say. The hardest challenge has been chasing behind Camille, plus all of my other responsibilities. With Camille I had the luxury of being "lazy" and now I don't. I wouldn't trade it though. Here are some fun facts:
Due Date: 05.10.15
How Far Along: 22 Weeks
Facts About Baby: Our baby is about 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. She's got more developed eyes and lips and is looking more and more like a newborn. She's also starting to sleep in cycles - about 12 to 14 hours per day Total.
Weight Gain: I lost countL I’m getting bigger a lot faster than I did with Camille.
Stretch Marks: None.
Sleep: About 8 hours a night. I have a lot of crazy dreams though.
Best Moment Last Week: Ringing in the New Year with our family.
Movement: YES
Food Cravings: EVERYTHING as long as it’s good. My appetite is just ridiculous.
Gender: GIRL
Labor Signs: None – and hopefully that will be the case for a while.
Belly Button – in or out? In
What I miss? Exercising, Sleeping on my stomach. I really have no excuse not to exercise as I have an in-home gym plus there is a treadmill that is literally 10 steps away from my desk at work. I’m just so tired and lacking energy to do anything that isn’t absolutely necessary.
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on Friday, 1/16
Milestones: I’m past the half way mark!

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