Pregnancy Week 22
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Inside Pregnancy Week 22
The baby is now doll-sized, approximately 10 inches long and weighing almost one pound. The facial features are becoming more defined, with brows and eyelids in position, lips distinct, and eyes have formed completely, yet the iris still lacks pigment. The fingernails have grown to the ends of the fingertips and the hair is without pigment and is a shade of striking white. The liver is beginning to break down bilirubin with help from Mom, and the pancreas is maturing. Baby boys’ testes are descending into the scrotum, primitive sperm has formed, and testosterone is being produced. The brain is entering a stage of rapid growth. Hearing is sharper, and the baby can pick out voices, the sounds of your rumbling stomach and blood circulating.
Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 22
The uterus is now one inch above the belly button. A common complaint at this time in the pregnancy is swelling. This is most obvious where gravity affects you most, your feet and ankles. This is more pronounced in warmer temperatures and later in the day. Swelling is a typical and harmless symptom, unless it becomes extreme and persistent. If it doesn’t improve for over one day straight, and the face becomes puffy, consult your physician immediately. This could mean pre-clampsia. To combat swelling, avoid long periods of either sitting or standing. Take frequent breaks. Rest with your feet up. Take short walks, or stretch. Don’t wear tight stockings or socks, with the exception of support hose which can be helpful. Make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Visit With the Obstetrician
Urinary tract infections are rather common during pregnancy. The hormones make you more susceptible to them. The symptoms of a UTI include urgency to urinate, more frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder or starting urination, burning while urinating, urine that is cloudy or has strong odor, and cramping in the lower abdomen or back. If you think you may have a UTI contact your doctor. Most likely you’ll need to give urine sample for a culture and an antibiotic will be prescribed. To avoid UTI’s be certain to completely void your bladder while urinating, don’t wait too long to go to the bathroom, use good hygiene when wiping, always front to back to avoid bacteria being spread, and wash hands frequently. Staying hydrated is important too.
Preparing for Baby
Now is the time to get signed up for childbirth classes. Do some investigating to find out which classes are available in your area, and to see which method you find most appealing and appropriate for you. Your choices might include Lamaze, Bradley, International Childbirth Education Association classes, or perhaps something else such as the Gamper method, Leboyer, or Odent. However, many classes will take a smorgasbord approach and include methods from a variety of backgrounds and give you a wealth of information and techniques to pull from in order to find what works best for you.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
Smokers who become pregnant face added stress in pregnancy. Trying to quit smoking is an obvious and wise choice, however it is not a simple feat for most, even when faced with this most motivating reason. For those struggling to quit, don’t allow guilt to keep you from being honest with your doctor. Let him/her know how you are doing and be honest in order to get the best information and support in your struggle against nicotine. Also, be honest about how quitting is affecting your life. Are you struggling more with stress now? Let the doctor know and find out how you might deal more effectively with the stress. It’s worth it for both you and your baby.
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Hi i'm 22 weeks tomorrow were having a boy! i'm excited to finally have a son!! he moves around all the time you can see my stomach move its awesome to watch. i have gained 20lbs already mostly all baby and boobs!! no weight gain anywhere else. i'm feeling pretty good for the most part.
I am 22 weeks 1 day and i feel ok for the most part ... i still get sick in the morning and after every meal but i'm one of the lucky ones i guess lol... i started out at 5'11" and 163 lbs and i am now 187lbs but u can't really tell anywhere but the belly and boobies.... i'm expecting a lil boy no name yet... i have felt him since 16 weeks 6 days and he is still active mostly when i'm not... i can't wait to meet my lil man he's my first ....
22 weeks 4 days. :) love feeling my little man move around! so, when. i became pregnant i was 113 lbs. i am nearing 150 :/ i'm not eating all crazy like and i don't eat much junk food. not sure why i am gaining so much. its all belly mostly with mild weight gain in my legs
22w n 5d feeling ok due to a cold:( gained 6 1/2 pounds but its all belly:) a bit emotional but so excited to meet my 3rd baby boy in mid june! congrats to all mommys!
I am having a wonderful pregnancy besides catching the flu.. i am 22 weeks today and we are having a little girl...
Im 22weeks pregnant today, i have a five yearold boy andtis one is a girl. very excited about that but this pregnancy has been really hard. morning sickness all day everyday intill a few weeks ago. i have terrible pelvic pain and hardly sleep.. so im very tired in the day. i just can wait for her to be here :-)
- i'm 22weeks & 2days i feel pretty qood compared to what other ppl i knew use to tell me when they were preqnant .this my 1st child, i will be expectinq a baby boy in june.i'm so nervous , anxious & excited all at the sametime :)
I am 22 weeks today expecting a little boy, it has been a journey for me, already have two kids, one is 12 years old and one is 6 years old but this pregnancy is way different to what i have gone through before. i work full time ad my job is very demanding, it is amazing and it keeps me going. i feel wonderful and even though i suffer from blood clot but this is amazing :). just scared of the d day. being a full time mother of two demanding kids and working full time ( 6 days a week) and a lovely hubby who loves his home cooked food is not easy .. but i love it !!
Im 22weeks tomorow, im 5foot starting at 108pounds and now gained 15pounds so far. doesn't seem to matter what or how much i eat i just keep gaining. probably doesn't help that i went from a 32c to a 34dd they feel like they weigh a ton. already got a blocked milk duct. all worth it for my little girl:d
I'm 22 weeks today!!! feel pretty good. a little tired but that's about all i have to complain about! this pregnancy has been fantastic so far. i'm getting excited to meet our baby. and since we decided to keep the gender a surprise... i'm really looking forward to that moment when they say 'it's a girl' or 'its a boy'. i've been dreaming of that moment! in the meantime... i've been focusing on trying to eat healthy.
I'm 22 weeks with a girl and feeling great! started out at 145 lbs and now at 157. she's my first, and i've felt her kick since 15 weeks and it's just as amazing as they say! i've had a super easy pregnancy...i think i threw up once during the first trimester and have had zero negative symptoms since:) lucky me!
I am 21 weeks 4 days and i'm feeling pretty good. i just started feeling my baby kick about a week and a half ago. it is my first and its a girl. we are too excited!
Im also 22 weeks pregnant with my second child and super excited that its a girl! i'm 5'4 and my starting weight was 125lbs. i'm now 135lbs and i feel soooo fat lol! i guess since i'm on the short side weight gain is more noticeable on me then on taller women.... i hope my face doesn't swell up as much as with my first child or else i'll look like a balloon on my baby shower ;)
Hi, im 22 weeks now baby is moving a lot and im so excited to know what is the gender.
I'm 22 weeks still active as usual but at night its hard to sleep with my baby boy moving throughout the night until i eat something then he back at it early in the morning until i eat again then he sleeps until he's hungry again.
I am 22 weeks...started at 137 and now i am at 153. this is my 2nd pregnancy- i have a 3 yr old son. i am feeling pretty good; my stomach popped out in the last week! so now nothing fits the same! but it is sweet since i can finally feel him moving in my belly :)
Im 22 weeks and exhausted. working full time and 3 kids at home is very tiring. moody and snapping at everyone... not sleeping well...just seem to have a wakeful sleep everynight. cant wait to meet my baby though.
21weeks with a baby girl and all i wanna do is sleep now. but im really excited to see her
I am 22 and 4 days, i am 5,4 and started 150pds and now i am 165pds i've gain around 15pds and i don't know how because i keep eating the same as before i was pregnant. the baby have been moving a lot since last week which made me supe happy.
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I am 22 week 4 day pregnency .i am not sure girl/boy.:/
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