Apparently a month goes quickly.

So, I thought I blogged no more than 2 weeks ago.  WRONG!  Almost a month has passed with a blink of an eye.  I wish I had lots of exciting stories to tell you that happened during my absence…but I don’t.

We are at the halfway point!  Yea!  I can’t believe I am already 20 weeks.  We are so excited that we will possibly find out what gender we are having on Tuesday if Baby cooperates.    Here is what thebump.com says about the baby this week:

Baby’s digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, speaking of the diaper situation… baby’s genitals are now fully formed!

Wow!  Aren’t you glad you learned that my baby is filling with poop?  :)  I’m sure it’s the cutest poop ever though.  Right? Right?

How far along: 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I’m only up I think like 4-5lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight.  I lost about 10lbs in the beginning because I was nauseous and didn’t feel like eating much.  However I gain that 10 back in 2 weeks time.  FRIGHTENING!
Maternity clothes: Pretty much all the time.  I can get away with some longer regular shirts but they are getting too tight.
Stretch marks: nope.
Sleep: I’m sleeping great.  Apparently too great as I have picked up a lovely snoring habit that my husband has to deal with.
Best moment this week: Reaching the halfway point!
Movement: Yes.  Lots of it.  Basically our baby is either a gymnast or a breakdancer.
Food cravings: Christmas M&Ms.  :)  They are yum-o!
Gender: We find out Tuesday!
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out: Still in.  I had what I like to call the Grand Canyon of belly buttons to begin with.  I kinda hoped it wouldn’t ever pop out because that weirds me out.  However this Grand Canyon is looking more like a valley.
What I miss: Being able to buy clothes from anywhere.  1 rack at each store just isn’t enough selection.
What I am looking forward to: finding out what we are having!
Milestones: Reaching the halfway and hubby got to feel the baby kick tonight for the first time!

And now for a poll:

perfect

If I was to get a tattoo, this will be my inspiration.

Don’t worry guys, I’ll wait till AFTER the baby.  You, know so it doesn’t get stretched out….

week 16

Sorry for the lack of posting…the last couple times I have tried my internet browser likes to freeze and then crash.  It’s my fault though.  I haven’t kept up with my OS updates.  I hope to get that resolved soon!

 

Anyway…here we are now!  (I think they are referring to a large Hass avocado in the picture.)

Watch what you say… tiny bones forming in baby’s ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you’re interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.

 

How far along: 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: not sure…I was the same a few weeks ago.  I go tomorrow for an appt though.
Maternity clothes: Maternity pants…and a couple shirts.  It is hard to find maternity shirts I am willing to wear.
Stretch marks: nope.
Sleep: Sleeping fine.  I got a Boppy Maternity pillow and it is awesome.  I highly recommend it.
Best moment this week: I think I’ve got energy again.
Movement: Yes, I started feeling some on Thursday  or Friday.
Food cravings: nothing in particular
Gender: we could technically find out now but our OB doesn’t do it until 20 weeks….boo on her!  haha.  We are learning patience I suppose.
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out: in
What I miss: nothing really
What I am looking forward to: finding out what we are having!
Milestones: movement and feeling pretty good.

 

Also for you learning pleasure…did you know they measure the baby from head to butt until 20 weeks, then they measure from head to heel.  So…around 20 weeks there is a big jump in size in the way they measure.