Half Way - Week 20

Last Thursday we had a few appointments including a long ultrasound where the technician measures different parts of the baby to make sure it's growing right on track. They also look for certain things like defects in the heart and spine. All looks great :) The ultrasound technician is not allowed to give us an information so I'm not sure what size the baby is right now. We are waiting to hear from our doctor after he views the results.

We also got to find out the gender and we are having A GIRL!!! we are super excited. Baby girl is going to be one spoiled little girl :) Our neighbor came by on Friday with a bag full of clothes that her and her daughter had gone and picked out. THANK YOU Ingrida & Marion.

How far along? 20 weeks, we are at the HALFWAY mark…YIKES!! This seems to be going by so fast.

Baby's size? Per thebump.com……Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

Doctors Appt? None, had 3 appointments last week which included finding out the gender :)

Weight Gain? 7 lbs.

Stretch marks? No

Belly button in or out? Still in

Maternity Clothes? A combination. I can still fit into most of my clothes and although I can fit into my pants they kind of hit me right where my belly sticks out so they can get uncomfortable. A friend of the family was kind enough to let me borrow quite a bit of her maternity clothes and I’ve been wearing those pants and wearing quite a bit of my leggings.

Sleep? Had a few great days where I didn’t get up so much to go to the bathroom and but the last few days have been bad and I’m up 4-5 times a not. NOT FUN!

Foods I am loving? Back to enjoying most foods.

Foods I am hating? None

What I miss? Being able to go like an energizer bunny. I get super tired and winded very easily.

What I'm looking forward to? Finalizing the babies name.

Week 18

How far along? 18 weeks

I can't believe I'll be half way through this pregnancy in just 2 weeks, yikes!!!

Baby's size? Per thebump.com……Baby's now the size of a sweet potato! Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel movements.


Doctors Appt? None this week but we have an appt on the 17th which I’m anxious for. Look forward to seeing the little one and hopefully finding out if it’s a boy or a girl.

Weight Gain? 5 lbs.

Stretch marks? No

Belly button in or out? Still in

Maternity Clothes? Have not had to wear any yet but I think soon I will. My bump is still small enough to fit in my own clothes. Although, even though I still fit into my jeans they are uncomfortable around my belly area so I now see why they make maternity pants with the stretchy band :)

Sleep? I have good days and bad days.

Foods I am loving? Not many, my taste buds seem to be out of whack! Although I’m really enjoying fruit so been having more of that and lots of peanut butter sandwiches. I'm back to being able to eat everything including beef & beans but I more just eat because I have to but not really enjoying foods. Hope that goes away soon.

Foods I am hating? None

What I miss? Having energy. Seems like I’m getting tired more easily and get winded easily as well.

What I'm looking forward to? Finding out the sex of the baby.

RIP Pa

On Friday, February 18th we lost my father-in-law unexpectedly :( we know that he is in a better place free from any illness but he will be missed.

People often tell me how great Rocky is and my response is always YES HE IS. I married an amazing man but I also tell them that his brothers are the same with their wives and they are like that because of what their dad taught them. I'm thankful that I got to meet Pa and spend the last 6 years around him. Family was priority to him and we spent a lot of time together as a family. I know that I and my parents will miss him dearly. I'm also sad that Pa won't get to meet our baby but I know he'll be watching and looking down on us and his memory will live on through his other 4 grand children. They will tell our baby of their Pappy! and he will always be in our hearts.

Rest in Peace Pa!

Rocky, Me, Uncle Bob, my mom, Pa and my dad

at the Giants Celebration Parade 2010