21 Weeks

I have finally discovered the reason for the random morning sickness I have been having.  Turns out if I wake up before my body is ready (like with an alarm) or get out of bed as soon as I wake up then I get sick.  Normally I wake up around 8:00 (which is sleeping in on the non pregnant Lindsay clock) and lay in bed until 9:00 (or until I feel like I might wet the bed).  It is a really good thing I am not working because when I have to get up early it usually starts off with a lot of dry heaving, then I eat something just because I have to, and vomit that up (I have tried not eating but I just throw up water).  The only cure is to take a nap and start the day over again…I usually feel better around lunch time.  As long as I can relax in the morning I am generally ok. 

Last Thursday I went baby clothes shopping at a street market specializing in copy children’s clothing.  I came back with some really cute things for my little man.  I have taken pictures and will post them soon.  But forget about the clothing and socks, I found a book shop that sells Children’s books in English…needless to say I went a little crazy.  You can’t beat great books at yard sale prices…never mind knowing that they have a store near my home where they sell books in English!

Tomorrow I have another doctor’s appointment.  At this appointment he will measure baby’s everything to make sure all is well.  I am really excited about the appointment like I am for all of them.  I will let you know how things go…however judging on how much my belly is growing I have no doubt the baby is growing right on schedule.

I have gotten to the point where I am not sleeping well.  I can only sleep on my left side and I think the baby’s foot is getting caught by my rib which feels like I am laying on something.  I have to switch to my right to shift him back into place then switch back.  I am also getting up to use the bathroom 3 times a night.  I guess it is good practice for when my newborn boy is hungry. 

*****Cool Week 21 Fact: The baby has visible eyebrows and eyelids.