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How far along: 20 weeks!

How big is baby: About the size of a banana… 6.5 inches long and weighs 10.2 oz…

Gender: We find out this week and are having a little gender reveal for our friends and family on Sunday. SO EXCITED!

Movement: Baby is definitely moving but I still cannot feel it consistently and not with a lot of confidence.

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Thanks to my 1/4 sleeping pill and vitamin B6 combination. I have had a few nights where it has taken longer for me to get comfortable and actually fall asleep but once I’m sleeping, I stay sleeping.

Symptoms: Still lots of pelvic pain and lower back pain. I’ve started turning our heated blanket on high and just sitting on it for 20 minutes at a time. I am still fighting a cold – same one from last week I hope – combined with pregnancy congestion. It’s not pretty when I wake up. I definitely have a bigger appetite and find myself hungry all. the. time.

Cravings/Aversions: Chicken = blegh. I find myself choosing vegetarian options all the time. Red meat I can still handle. Still loving fresh fruit and veggies (carrots!). I am not eating fruit as often because the sweetness makes my mouth taste real weird afterwards – it drives me crazy.

Maternity clothes: Still in my regular clothes but ordered some maternity leggings on black Friday. I am also looking to order some maternity jeans soon but I need recommendations.

Workouts: Not so much. I started adding squats here or there throughout the day to try to get back into it. But no regular workouts because of the pelvic pain.

Nursery: No progress this week but I did clean off my desk!

Missing anything: Nope!

Looking forward to most: Gender reveal this weekend! Can’t wait to see all our friends and family and for them to find out the gender with us!

Worries/Concerns: Halfway there! No worries or concerns – praise God! I am looking forward to my next Dr. appointment though – starting my list of questions now.

Announcement | 15 weeks  | 16 weeks | 17 weeks

18 weeks | 19 weeks

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How far along: 19 weeks!

How big is baby: About the size of a mango… 6.0 inches long and weighs 8.5 oz…

Gender: We will be finding out next week at our sonogram! So excited!

Movement: Baby is definitely moving around but I am not feeling it often. Occasionally I think that maybe (???) I feel it? Clearly not with a lot of confidence.

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Thanks to my 1/4 sleeping pill and vitamin B6 combination.

Symptoms: I have had lots of pain this week. Pelvic pain to be more precise. I guess since baby is still tucked in there and growing quickly.. there just isn’t enough room and ouch! It makes walking difficult at times but it’s worst when I go from sitting to standing. I’d take this over throwing up though (which only happened once this week)! I caught a cold over the weekend too which has masked any other symptoms I’m having I think.

Cravings/Aversions: Still hating chicken but can eat most other meat. I am loving carrots, potatoes, apples, mangos, pears, clementines and any other fresh fruits that go on sale at the store. I could live on cold fruit and french fries. Not kidding.

Maternity clothes: Still in my regular clothes but my jeans are getting tighter and I’m more comfortable in sweat pants or leggings but that is always the case. I might order some maternity jeans on black Friday/cyber Monday if I find a good deal.

Workouts: Still no. Not much activity for me with the pelvic pain but I did put up the christmas tree last night by myself and I think that’s enough activity for the next few weeks.

Nursery: No progress this week.

Mike: He’s doing great! Work and tennis are keeping him busy but that doesn’t stop him from taking care of me when I’m hurting or not feeling well. He’s the sweetest – constantly asking me if I need anything or if I wanna take more tylenol for the pain. Love him so much.

Missing anything: Nope!

Looking forward to most: Thanksgiving food and a sonogram next week!

Worries/Concerns: I am a little concerned about the pelvic pain but I know it’s just part of it. We’re almost halfway there!

Announcement | 15 weeks  | 16 weeks | 17 weeks | 18 weeks

How far along: 18 weeks! And I learned at my appointment on Monday that my “bump” is not baby. Baby is still tucked nicely in my pelvis… Yay for baby bloat!

How big is baby: About the size of a sweet potato… 5.6 inches long and weighs 6.7 ounces!

Gender: We will be finding out around 22 weeks!

Movement: Baby is definitely moving around but I rarely feel it. I am not convinced anymore that what I feel is actually movement. Dr. said it could still be a few weeks.

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Thanks to my 1/4 sleeping pill and vitamin B6 combination.

Symptoms: Still nauseous occasionally, bloating, hungry more frequently and I have a broader appetite. I didn’t throw up this week! It’s my first week since week 5 to be vomit free. I could scream out of gratefulness.

Cravings/Aversions: Still liking pickles and hating chicken. I am also loving carrots, apples, mangos, pears, and any other fresh fruits that go on sale at the store. I could live on cold fruit and french fries. Not kidding.

Maternity clothes: Still in my clothes. Loving the maternity tanks I got last week though. They’re so comfortable. I will wear them for the rest of forever.

Workouts: Umm no? I thought about it a few times though. Does that count?

Nursery: No progress this week.

Mike: He was so happy to get a good report from the doctor on Monday. We are both so excited to find out the gender in a few weeks too.

Missing anything: Nope!

Looking forward to most: Thanksgiving food!

Worries/Concerns: Nothing! Praise God.

Announcement | 15 weeks  | 16 weeks | 17 weeks

Happy Day!