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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

20 weeks

Apparently I am really good at skipping weeks 16-20! I guess at this point things are pretty good that I just don't even realize i'm already halfway through the pregnancy!

There wasn't much to update between those weeks. We found out we were having a boy which I already posted about. We just got back from a cruise 2 days ago, so most of my time was prepping for that so there wasn't much noticed. I felt flutters here and there, but nothing too distinct!

I did have a check up before the cruise and I had lost 4 pounds!! whoop whoop! I did really well with watching what I ate because I knew I would be eating a lot on the cruise and would be gaining the weight back.  I had all the genetic testing done and that all came back perfect!

 How far along: 20 weeks, 2 days
Baby Growth: Tallen weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel – about the length of a small banana. He is swallowing more and producing meconium.
My Symptoms: I'm doing pretty good as far as symptoms go. Have more energy even though I could pretty much nap everyday. That is just me.
 
My boobs are ginormous! I hate them!
 
Starting to pee a lot more frequently!
 
I have been feeling movements here and there, but nothing very strong really. I do have an anterior placenta so this plays a huge roll in why I don't feel much, but he is definitely a very active and moving baby!
 
Gender: Boy!!
Weight gain:  At my appointment a few weeks ago I had lost 4 pounds!! I knew I had a cruise coming and I would gain the weight back and I did! From my last appointment to my appointment Monday I gained 6 pounds!! I only count it as 2 pounds though because i'm only 2 above this pre-pregnancy weight. I really want to make sure I don't gain much!
Maternity clothes: I definitely need them.. bottom line.
Stretch marks: those old ones are there still.
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: It has been pretty good lately
Best moment this week: Our vacation, our ultrasound and seeing his cute self! Plus we have a cold front starting tonight so the high will only be in the 70s! Fall is coming <3 <3
Worst moment this week: There is a strong category 5 hurricane coming at us...
Miss anything:  I miss being skinny.
Movement: Starting to get more and more lately! My placenta is anterior though so it makes it harder to feel movements.
Cravings: Still can't say I've been craving anything. I for sure have a better appetite than I did, but nothing that is like I really want or need that.
Queasy or sick: Been feeling great!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Looking forward to:  Fall and cooler weather! All of the holidays, getting the nursery finished, planning a 3D ultrasound and maternity photos!
Belly Pictures:  I have  no clue where the 20 week photo went, but here is 16 & 18!
 
16 weeks
 
 18 weeks with deodorant marks :/
 

15 weeks!

How far along: 15 weeks,  2 days
Baby Growth: Tallen is about 4 inches long and 2 1/2 ounces!
My Symptoms: Not too much going on. Had some nausea and headaches going on, but I wasn't sleeping well and was under some stress so that could have triggered it. I have more energy lately, but the weather has been amazing so that could also have something to do with my motivation!
Gender:  BOY!!!!
Weight gain:  None just yet! I'm still so surprised, but I know its coming!
Maternity clothes: Shorts and some shirts, but other than that nothing. I wore regular capris to my gender ultrasound Tuesday and they fit perfect!
Stretch marks: No
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: It has been on and off.
Best moment this week: Obviously finding out we're having a BOY! and the weather has been so great for August!
Worst moment this week: Some stress, but hopefully its over with now!
Miss anything:  Still haven't been doing well with finding foods to eat so I guess I miss just wanting something.
Movement: Here and there i'll feel flutters, but nothing too distinct yet.
Cravings: Nothing really :/
Queasy or sick: Had some queasy moments
Wedding rings on or off: On
Looking forward to:  Getting things going with the nursery! I'm sure it will be a struggle because our home is only 3 bedrooms and I just have no space for any of the extra things that are currently stored in the nursey!
Belly Pictures: