20 weeks down / 20 weeks to go

20 weeks 2 days

The 1st 20 weeks kind of dragged on. Honestly I think it was because I didn't feel pregnant at all & didn’t get the dreaded morning (afternoon or evening) sickness the 1st trimester. I just felt like I couldn’t do anything I enjoyed; like drinking, eating sushi, or going on long runs. The only "symptom" I had was probably just being exhausted in the evenings. I would go home after work & take a 30 minute to hour nap.

However, as soon as that belly started to poke out @ 17weeks I got into mommy mode. I made Ryan & myself a "To Do List". Ryan's list consists of things to do around the house (to fix/repair something or get one of his "guys" to install or build something). Which, by the way, I'm very impressed with my hubby. He has already checked everything off his list, but 2 things. Unlike me, I haven't even checked one thing off my list. My list consist of everything baby! Basically getting her room in order, finding a day care (this month I'm checking out 5 places), opening her up a college saving account (debating ESA or Texas 529), & creating a baby registry. No worries though, all will be taken care of before our little girl is here.

So 20 more weeks to go! Crazy - Now we are on the down hill slope of this pregnancy….and I know with the holiday right around the corner the last 20 weeks are going to fly by.

Gosh I cant wait to meet her! I wonder who she will look like……..

Mama update

How far along?: 19 weeks 2 days
Weight gained: 7lb (as of last doctor appointment. Refuse to get on my scale at home)
Maternity clothes: hmmm…not feeling them. I hate the 4 work shirts I purchased a couple weeks ago. Only wore 1 of them & refuse to wear the others until I absolutely have to. Still fitting comfortably in a select group of flowing work tops. I'm still wearing my work slacks. Have a couple that are out of rotation, but for the most part use the belly band or tie a hair tie around the button & button insert (trick I learned from one of the nurses at my doctors office).
Sleep: pretty good, trying to adjust to sleeping on my left side.
Movement: I'm pretty sure I felt her a couple times now. At first I doubted myself, but yesterday morning while Ryan & I were walking the dogs I know the feeling I had in my lower stomach was her. It was such a great feeling! I stopped to take it all in & enjoy it (lasted less then a minute).
Gender: GIRL!
Belly button in or out?: so in & still looking like it always has
What I miss: long runs and casual drinks at the house with Ryan. Pretty hard watching him enjoy a glass (or 2,3) of wine at dinner or a couple beers when watching pre season football games.
Cravings/favorite foods: I was craving a lime earlier in the week. So weird, so I ate 1/2 of a key lime (satisfied my craving). My favorite snack right now is chocolate milk & blue berry bread with cream cheese.
Milestones: feeling our baby girl!
Best moment this week: besides feeling her move, the moment Nicole was able to zip up my bridesmaid dress
Looking forward to: lots! Feeling her move more & more. Seeing Ryan's reaction to feeling her move for the 1st time. Picking out her bedding, room décor, & paint color. Getting started on her room. Ah…so much to do & this Saturday I will be 1/2 done with pregnancy.

Another one bits the dust

Ashley & Nate Smith were married this Saturday. It was a gorgeous wedding, the bride was so beautiful in her dress, and the food/cake was amazing.

Court, Kels, Me, Ash, Steph, & Choie

Ashley was the last in our group to marry and I was honored to be apart of the bridal party....and thank god my bridesmaid dress still fit. I had ordered it before I found out I was expecting. It was a little snug around the waist, but I was able to zip it up (whew).

Ryan & I (plus baby Nixon 19 weeks)

Baby Furniture Purchased......Check

We made our 1st purchase for our little girl. I love the furniture we picked out for her. Its a 3 piece nursery set in dark espresso (pictures below are in cherry). We bought the crib, dresser, & changing table. I still want to get the hutch that goes with the changing table. It will provide shelves for books, picture frames, & baby decor. Unfortunately, the furniture wont be here until 9/29 at the earliest. Boo.......but that does give us (Ryan...haha) plenty of time to clear out her room & paint it.

@ mom & dad: Today I'm 18 weeks & feel great! I have more energy, getting better sleep, and enjoying being pregnant. So Ryan & I decided to take a small vacation/baby moon to Galveston for a couple days. We leave tomorrow & come back Wednesday. We are staying at The Galvez & looking forward to relaxing, pool time, Ryan is playing golf, I'm getting a prenatal massage, oh and lots of yummy restaurants (ya). I cant wait! I will post pictures when we return.

Short & Sweet doctor appointment

Today I had a doctors appointment (I was hoping an ultra sound too, but nope...next time). I was in & out. It took longer to wait for the doctor & lab tech then the actual appointment.

All went well! Everything is moving along just as it should. The nurse checked our baby's heart rate. It was 152. Then I briefly spoke with the doctor about my current concerns & questions. This time I asked about making a dental appointment (A OK), my weight gain (gaining steady & as needed), possibility of baby gender changing or if I was informed too early (baby gender is positively a girl/ultra sound tech had a good view of baby), & she reassured me the spotting scare was normal in some pregnancies.

Next I was sent to the lab to have some blood taken for more test to check for the following:

• treatable health problems in the mother that can affect the baby's health
• check for the chance that the baby has certain congenital, genetic, chromosomal problems, or any certain types of fetal abnormalities

My next scheduled appointment is Tuesday9/7. We will get another chance to see our baby girl! I cant wait!!! That is my favorite part about doctor visits. We also have a required Maternity Tour scheduled for Friday 9/3. Yes! I know super early, but that was the last Friday tour. Ryan refused to go on a Saturday & have it interfere with college football. Geez....my husband, hopefully this baby doesn't decide to come on a Saturday or Sunday in January @ the big games. haha! Anyhow, the maternity tour will show us the facility & birthing center.

I have a bump

Excuse the wet hair & no make up. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon. Boudreaux wanted to be in the picture too! haha

See the baby bump?! May be little, but there ;)

How far along: 17 weeks 1 days
Maternity clothes: I borrowed 2 belly bands from 1 of my best friends. Ya for saving money! Purchased my 1st shirts in the maternity section for work. So its official - I can fit in maternity clothes, but will try my best to stay in my current wardrobe. Maternity clothes are so ugly.
Weight gained: 7 lbs
Movement: nothing yet
What I miss: long runs
Cravings/favorite foods: still love chocolate milk & baby bell cheese
Milestones: have officially "popped"! This weekend I can honestly say I feel pregnant. Ryan has even noticed. I was helping him clean the back patio & he said, "you look pregnant." Aw thanks babe ;).
Look forward to: We are both looking forward to the next couple of months. I can't wait to feel her move. We are also shopping around for baby furniture & bedding. Still no name yet. We do have a couple names in mind, but not even close to making a decision.

Mama Update

How far along: 16 weeks 2 days
Maternity clothes: getting a belly band this weekend (seriously doing it!).
Sleep: much better
Movement: nothing yet...doc said I should start to feel something @ 18-20 weeks. cant wait!
Gender: We were Right! A baby girl
What I miss: long runs
Cravings/favorite foods: today I was craving fried okra/still love chocolate milk
Milestones: today I started prenatal yoga. I think I will stick to it. Usually not my type of work out (I like to sweat, feel pain/burn, & be exhausted), but it will work while I'm preggers.

We are having a…..

GIRL!!! Ryan will have another female Capricorn in his life, a little mini me. I can't wait to start shopping.

We were not supposed to find out the gender until next Tuesday, but I had a scare while I was away this past weekend in Austin. Friday night I had spotted a little, and boy did it scare me. So today I went to the obgyn for an unscheduled ultra sound. The doctor said there is absolutely nothing wrong. Some women will spot after their 1st trimester from either walking/working out too much, after sex, not getting enough fluids, or just old blood in the cervix.

Ah (sign of relief)…..made me realize just how much I love this little baby in my belly.