20 Weeks – Halfway There!

Really can’t believe I’m halfway through this!  Time has been flying by except for this week.  I’m so anxious for Friday’s ultrasound, it’s unreal.  Baby C better cooperate and show the goods or else this kid is in a serious timeout when he/she finally gets here.

This week was not as a good as the previous one…I’m stressed about the weight gain, worrying about delivery because of my scoliosis issues, freaking out since I haven’t felt Baby C move much, which led to me thinking that Baby C is not growing and is still very small blah blah blah.  Well at least one of those concerns was alleviated today…Baby C was definitely moving and grooving while I was sitting at my desk and even when I went out for break to pick up more snacks.  The other issues I’ll have to discuss with my doctor on Friday.

How far along?: 20 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Cantaloupe…what???  I feel like that’s a huge jump compared to a mango.   Or maybe the cantaloupes in my grocery store are just extra large.

Total weight gain/loss:  +10-12 pound range

The Bump: Filling out maternity shirts more, so it’s definitely getting bigger.

Symptoms: Some back aches but not horrible.  And I hate to say this, but I’m already noticing I’m having a harder time getting out of bed.  Of course the Snoogle situation doesn’t help.  Also I have puffy fingers after I work out – it goes away pretty fast, though.

Food Cravings:  Sweets.  And chips.  Luckily I was introduced to the Special K Cracker Crisp things so I don’t feel as guilty about indulging in chips.  SO GOOD.   

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope.

Sleep: Decent.  I wake up more during the night but can usually fall asleep right away. 

What I miss:  Being able to run on the treadmill.  I was able to jog for about two minutes in the middle of my power walk yesterday.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On

Any Names Picked Out Yet:  No new ones discussed or thought of this week.

Movement: Baby C finally was moving around for a couple few hours today off and on…hoping it gets more and more constant this week! 

Maternity Clothes: Starting to wear more of my maternity shirts as some of my regular shirts are not really long enough anymore without looking ridiculous. 

Labor Signs: N/A

Best Moment of the Week: Not really baby related…but I bought an iPhone!  If you know me, you will realize how big of a deal this is since it’s my first ever smartphone.  I know, I know, I’m slightly behind. 

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: OMG FRIDAY!

Halfway Mark Picture:

And what I wore to work…polka dot blouse from Motherhood Maternity Outlet (and also wore a white non-maternity cardigan over it), black maternity dress pants from Target: