22 Weeks and I feel…

HOW FAR ALONG –  22 weeks! Time is flyin’!

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I thought 8 lbs…maybe 10 lbs…..but it was 11 lbs. I am a healthy lady!  Growin’ like a wildflower!!!  😉

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-     Absolutely this week. In fact, I have to go find just a couple more shirts/dresses today on my day off. The things I thought that would fit have surprised me by not being so comfy. SHOCKING. 😉

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STRETCH MARKS?-    Nope. I am bathing in creams even though I KNOW that stretch marks are genetic (from what every woman tells me). I can’t help it. It’s an extra reason to rub my belly, and it eases the itchies from stretching. I’ve been hearing that they sneak attack the belly the last few weeks. Joyous news, for sure.

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SLEEP?-  A couple insomnia nights this week, but no pee breaks! So, in general, a great sleep week! No crazy dreams, either.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Feeling Elsie even MORE! She is getting so strong. Also, buying some cool decor for her nursery. It’s going to be so fun getting in there to decorate. We don’t move until late July now, so it’s frustrating having to wait. I’m dealing with this crazy time frame quite nicely, though.

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! A lot more!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Still beaming with happiness on a daily basis. I feel like not much can get me down. DON’T try to test this, please. 😉 I am definitely tired earlier than ever. I huff and puff walking small distances. I am still working out (walking/lunges) every other day. However, I still become breathless at the slightest activity. My breakouts are slowly going away again. I hope they never come back. Other than that…nothing bad!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  Starting our birthing classes May 14th. I know Darren is soooo excited about it, too. Hahahaha. Yea, right.

And the 2013 Best Husband In the Universe award goes to…..

Ok ok…I know there are ladies out there that make their husband covet that #1 spot on the same exact list. I just had to make a huge statement on what this particular post is going to ooze through each and every word: My love for Darren. I love my guy. He is wonderful. And because my hormones are in overdrive I FEEL the absolute need to yell from a mountain top how much I appreciate him. But, I don’t have the energy to do that these days, so the internet shall suffice!  I LOVE  YOU HUSBAND MAN! I LOVE YOU A LOT!

These are things Darren does to make me feel like I won the dude lottery:

1. He’s a morning guy. Never a grumpus. He smiles when he wakes up. Maybe because he’s waking up next to me? I’ll just assume that.

2. He’s a morning(and evening) snuggler. He will wake up and snuggle me to pieces every morning. It lasts 5 minutes until the dogs start whining at the door. But, he trys!

3. He gets up every morning super early (before he thinks I’m awake…even though I am) to let the dogs out. This seems like not so much a big deal. But when you’re preggo and tired, every extra minute of sleep matters.

4. He let’s me take showers first. Every time.

5. He won’t let me leave for work with out a kiss.

6. He always asks if I need help carrying things.

7. He makes jokes from the time I wake up until I go to bed. He sings them a lot, too.

8. He makes up a weird song every day or every other day really. They always gets stuck in my head. I try not to sing them to clients when foiling hairs. Very hard.

9. He pays attention to when I pay attention to how I look. If I try to look real pretty, he always notices and compliments. Always. He’s SO good at this. He is magic!

10. He never lets me take out the trash. Infact, I don’t remember the last time I did!

11. He always always aaaallllways asks how my day  was when I get home and if anything cool has happened. BEST PART? He listens when I respond. I think he just really likes hearing about salon drama, but I still appreciate it!

12. He always looks at me before he drives away for one last air kiss! My fave.

13. He takes my hair/clothing advice.

14. He gives me foot rubs and pops my toes after every long day.

15. Are you guys wanting to throw up yet!????! Hahaha. Hey, this is all the truth!

16. He isn’t perfect, and admits when he’s wrong. He course corrects easily. Always considering my feelings in the end.

17. He makes awesome grilled cheese sammies!!! THE BEST!

18. He always has a smile on his face. And if he doesn’t, it’s so easy to make him smile. Even if he has had the worst day ever. But truly, he is always smilin’

19. HE IS THE FUNNIEST GUY ALIVE. Every day it is non stop. For those that know him…you will probably agree. He is really really really hot, too. The most attractive.

20. He tells me he loves me everyday. And I believe him. Because he shows it, too. He shows it everyday. Especially when he asks if a picture is ok before he posts it anywhere haha 😉

Man oh man. I am one lucky lady. I just needed to post how fantastic this guy is. He will be like “Tamara please take that post down”. But, I won’t. He deserves a little husband boasting!

Cheers to all the fellas out there that make you feel the way Darren makes me feel! Make sure you tell them you enjoy every moment of their existence. Even when you’re not pregnant and flooded with the happy hormones!

Here are just a few of my fave Darren photos for your viewing pleasure!

In his zone!

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Using my pregnancy pillow….incorrectly.

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He is so creative with bday cards!

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