20 weeks

Half way through this pregnancy and things are great! Everyone continues to ask how I have been feeling and I have been blessed enough to tell them that I am feeling good! Truthfully, I hardly feel pregnant. I have been feeling kicks since about week 13 which continue to be more numerous and a little stronger as the weeks progress, but otherwise, I feel like I am still capable of moving at my normal pace and keeping up with Karsen.

Our next appointment is on Thursday and this is our ultrasound appointment! Surprisingly, we havent had an official ultrasound yet (we had one at week 10 but it was one of those old machines that the doc rolled into the exam room) so I am anxious to see how things are going and to get some pictures!

This week my parents took Karsen so I could paint and prepare #2s room. Here are some pics.

We decided to paint one stripe in this room so that took a while to tape off, but once it was done, the painting was super easy. 

Gray stripe and a blue wall! It is ready! I also got the crib set up. We plan on moving the changing table and glider chair into this room, but that wont happen until May.

How far along? 20 weeks. The babe is the length of a banana.

Total weight gain: I havent weighed myself lately. I FEEL like I have kept things really well under control but I will get an official weight gain at my appointment on Thursday. 

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing my maternity jeans occasionally but it is clearly too early because they are still pretty loose. I can feel my stomach getting bigger so I know the maternity clothes are close. 

Sleep: Sleep is good. I've been getting up once or twice per night to use the bathroom, but otherwise, I have no complaints.

Best moment this week: My mom and dad took Karsen for a few days this week so I could paint the baby room for #2 and so Bruce and I could enjoy a child free NYE!

Miss anything? I dont remember missing the booze this much with Karsen. Not saying I am a lush, but I could stand a nice pour of some chardonnay. 

Movement: I feel kicks from time to time during the day but they are most noticeable at night. 

Food cravings: During the first trimester I wanted nothing to do with anything sweet, but now, I cant seem to get enough. Ugh. I really need to tone it back because Ive got the dreaded Gestational Diabetes Test coming up...

Symptoms: No real pregnancy symptoms quite yet, since the nausea has subsided.

Belly button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On and comfortable.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy to be home with Karsen and Bruce...moody at school...

Looking forward to: Our ultrasound appointment on Thursday!

Here is a belly pic!