I've decided, based on some reader feedback, to do not weekly updates but maybe every 2-3 week updates. Things don't change that much week to week for me and it's nice to see in one place how the baby is growing. :) I can't believe we are halfway to meeting BH2.
- Baby is the size of a: 19 weeks: large heirloom tomato, 20 weeks: banana (these comparisons don't seem all that similar to me, some are long and skinny and some are round? Whatever babycenter.com. :))
- Total weight gain/loss: At my Midwife appointment last Friday, I seemed to have gained an exorbitant about of weight in the past 4 weeks but I'm blaming a faulty scale. I honestly don't think that would be possible. But I'm guessing around 12ish pounds up. I'm in denial.
- The bump: On of the owners of the performance center I work at told me yesterday I looked "very pregnant." Um...Thank you? The bump is definitely growing and I think is shaped very much like I was with Kayla.
- Symptoms: So remember 3 weeks ago when I had some spicy lobster bisque that didn't taste as good the second time around? Well that happened again to me this weekend. I think I need to stay away from foods that have a lot of different flavors and spices that I wouldn't normally eat when not pregnant. Once again, as with Kayla, I am a little bit over the constipation and could really do without the stuffiness but if those are the worst things about my pregnancies, I'll take it.
- Food cravings: Pancakes. I could eat pancakes every meal of every day for the rest of these 20 weeks. And normally, pancakes aren't my favorite breakfast food.
- Anything making me queasy/nauseous: Cilantro? Some other spice...I can't quite figure it out.
- Sleep: I have begun propping myself up on more pillows so I'm not laying as flat and I can sleep more on my back where I am most comfortable. It seems to be working a little better. I'm still getting up at least 1x per night to pee.
- What I miss: Still beer...it's the season for one of my favorite beers. I think we are going to have to buy a 6 pack and save it for September for me.
- Wedding rings: I can still put all rings I normally wear on. If I'm warm (most of the time) they are a little tight but that's pretty normal. If only wearing my wedding band (normally), I have no issues.
- Names: Not much more talk since 2 weeks ago but one girl name is really growing on me.
- Maternity clothes: I still need some shorts or capris as the weather starts to get warmer I'm going to be melting in maternity jeans. I have recently purchased a dress I can dress up and dress down for a couple friends weddings this summer so I'm excited to received that! Any suggestions on where to buy some "maternity" shorts or capris?
- Labor signs: No thank God.
- Best Moments: Halfway ultrasound (post to follow). Justin started rubbing my belly more. :) Maybe it's subconscious.
- What I am looking forward to: Seeing how Kayla continues to react to my growing belly.
- Worries?: I am hoping to work on this post this coming weekend if I have some time.
20 week belly photo:
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ReplyDeletemmmm pancakes!! Adorable bump
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