WOO HOO!! We are 20 weeks...and halfway through the pregnancy!!
This picture was taken at 0645 on 6/24/11, right before we left for our doctor's appointment!!
You know, I'd like to say that pregnancy has really dragged, but it definitely hasn't! Maybe from when I first found out to say, 11 or 12 weeks...but after that, it has FLOWN by! So much happens in the 'teens' of pregnancy and once you find out what you are having, there are a TON of things that you can do to occupy your time! Since last week, we have ordered Camryn's crib bedding, blankets, receiving blankets, her whole crib set (crib, changing table, and dresser), and to say the least...a LOT of pretty clothes! It's realllly hard to not just 'pick up' an outfit for her whenever we go to Target, WalMart, etc. So, needless to say, her closet is just getting fuller and bigger by the day!! Below is a picture of her closet *so far*, since we found out that SHE is a SHE, one week ago!!
This past week was rough for work. I worked Monday, but was put on call on Wednesday because we did not have any sick patients. Now, I don't wish sickness upon any kids, but I really need to work so that Daryl and I can finish paying off a few things before our baby girl arrives!! I did get called in at 9am on Thursday morning to work, but they floated me up to Med/Surg, which was difficult for me...alot of pushing and pulling and 'wiping' and stuff...uhmmm, working with 90 year olds is definitey NOT my thing. I prefer young kids and babies! <3 Needless to say, I had cankles again Thursday night. BIG FAT ones, too. Daryl feels super bad for me, and always wants to rub my feet and ankles when they're like that. They do look pretty bad.
Alright, I broke down and ordered my maternity scrubs! Had to be done! They should come in this weekend! My regular ones just won't stay above my belly and they roll down under it...poor baby girl kicks me pretty hard when that happens. It must be uncomfortable for her :( SORRY BABY!!
Well, our 20 week appt was Friday, the 24th. This should have been where we found out her sex, but we already know that...so it was a check up for my blood pressure, which was 138/82. My doctor is ok with that for now, but is still keeping a close eye on it. She still wants me to eat every 2hrs and rest whenever I can. She explained the pulling/aching sensation I get in my lower left abdomen is, yet again, round ligament pain and that it is VERY normal...but talk about OUCH!! It's alright thought...I'll take that pain as long as my uterus is continuing to grow for our baby girl :) Oh..and Daryl really likes my doc, Dr. Schindler...so that's definitely a PLUS. She explains things and talks to both of us, not just me. So he feels really included.
Welp, here's this past weeks information...see ya at week 21 folks!!
**How far along? 20 weeks...halfway!!
**Total weight gain/loss: 19lbs...whatever. I asked my doctor AGAIN and she's not concerned about it. She told me it was alot of fluid from being so hot out and pointed to my cankles haha. She thinks Cammie and I are doing great...so I am happy!
**How Big is Baby? 6.4 inches long and 11oz...she was 11oz last week at 19 weeks, so I am sure she's bigger now! She is comparable to the size of a cantaloupe! WooHoo!!
**Total weight gain/loss: 19lbs...whatever. I asked my doctor AGAIN and she's not concerned about it. She told me it was alot of fluid from being so hot out and pointed to my cankles haha. She thinks Cammie and I are doing great...so I am happy!
**How Big is Baby? 6.4 inches long and 11oz...she was 11oz last week at 19 weeks, so I am sure she's bigger now! She is comparable to the size of a cantaloupe! WooHoo!!
**Maternity clothes? Most definitely...just bought more capris and shirts!
**Stretch marks? Unfortunately, yes...but they are the "battle wounds of pregnancy". I'll take that! haha
**Best moment this week: We got the Cracked Red Pepper Crab soup from Charley's restaurant...she went CRAZY in there afterwards!! Too spicy for her? She's her father's child!! haha
**Movement: The bigger, defined movements...but she stops when I put my hand on my belly...I still can't wait to feel it with my hand now!!
**Food cravings: Chocolate milk and Starburst jelly beans!
**Nausea/vomitting? Just the usual indigestion
**Gender: BABY GIRL!!!
**Labor Signs: Nope
**Belly Button in or out? In...but it's not as deep as it used to be?
**Stretch marks? Unfortunately, yes...but they are the "battle wounds of pregnancy". I'll take that! haha
**Best moment this week: We got the Cracked Red Pepper Crab soup from Charley's restaurant...she went CRAZY in there afterwards!! Too spicy for her? She's her father's child!! haha
**Movement: The bigger, defined movements...but she stops when I put my hand on my belly...I still can't wait to feel it with my hand now!!
**Food cravings: Chocolate milk and Starburst jelly beans!
**Nausea/vomitting? Just the usual indigestion
**Gender: BABY GIRL!!!
**Labor Signs: Nope
**Belly Button in or out? In...but it's not as deep as it used to be?
**Sleep: Pretty good these days!!