Weeks 21 and 22

Baby Brody is starting to kick more and more over these past two weeks! He especially likes to kick at night, which I am hoping this "night" pattern doesn't carry over when he is born! ;) Classes have started back, so I am preparing for my intern to start next week. I know my life will be full force until December, so I spent last week relaxing before work. I will have a crazy schedule until December.

One body change this week: I have been noticing that my gums are getting swollen and bleed when I floss.. Another joy of pregnancy. When I go to the doctor for my 24-week check up, I am going to ask him what I can do besides brushing, flossing and usuing Listerine daily. I read this from BabyCenter.com: Swollen, red, tender gums that bleed when you floss or brush are a sign of pregnancy gingivitis, and they're a common complaint during pregnancy. (About half of moms-to-be have these symptoms.) The inflammation is caused by higher progesterone levels that make your gums more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque and by increased blood supply to your mouth.

Friday night we went over to Amy and Sean's for an early birthday party for him since he will be deploying in the next weeks. Had a great time talking with the girls! We will miss you, Sean!

Week 22 update from BabyCenter.com: At 11 inches and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.