20 Weeks and a Bum in the Air

That's right folk, 20 weeks, half way there.

I'm a happy girl. I was pretty anxious for my appointment this morning (as I always am) I think I have severe first mom syndrome where I worry about everything. But Liam always puts me at ease. I have a feeling he is going to be moms little peace maker but I shouldn't jinx it.

   We got plenty of photos this time around (because I begged for them ). Here are three of our favorites.

This first one shows him on his belly but it looks more like he's on his knees. Chad said he thinks Williams praying. I just like how awesome his strong little spine looked, each time we see it, it becomes more defined and easier to see. His darling little bummy was way up in the air which made the "gender shot" pretty easy to take. (I didn't include it on the post, I will embarrass him enough outside of the womb). Chad thought the "gender shot" was a little too invasive, I think it made him feel uncomfortable for our boy. He said "well that shot's not going to be flattering on anyone!" But I think once all the diaper changing begins he'll be a little more used to the "evasiveness".

 

 Here is his sweet little profile! I can't get enough of these shots! We got to see him opening and closing his mouth and we just ate up every moment of it. His head is measuring perfectly and symmetrical and there's no excess fluid so we are golden there. He is still keeping his hands up around his face a lot...camera shy...he did not get that from me.

 

 I know this ones kinda weird but that's his foot! his FOOT! It looks like a human foot! I just love it because it was so clear and he even wiggled his little toes for us!

His heart beat was amazing to watch, we got to see the stomach, the heart, leg growth the hands, the head and the diaphragm. Everything was PERFECT! I'm so happy and so relieved. He's developing like a champ and 1 full day ahead of schedule :)

Week:20

 Total Weight Gain: 2.3 pound up from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Stretch Marks: no new developments

Best Moment This Week: 20 Week appointment, the pictures were amazing and it was great to hear that all the test came back with good news

Missing: being able to squat and bend without loosing my breath. 

Movement: Still feeling little kicks:)
Symptoms: Back aches are setting in so I'm working my back in the gym to build up some muscle there.

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular...but the other day I would have killed for some curly fries (gross I know)

Causing Nausea: Nothing! But we had a fish fry and I made sure to steer clear just incase 

Labor Signs: Ha

Belly Button: ...

Wedding ring:  Its tight!I'll probably take it off this week :(

Moods: So happy! and just a little anxious, till I saw my little man kickin around

Next Doctor's Appointment: Four weeks from today
Looking Forward to: getting the nursery started, the colors are set, not I just need to get the crib started!
Baby Facts: He's got working taste buds. Now, he's gulping down several ounces of amniotic fluid each day . Hes about 13 ounces which is a little more above average but the doctor says its completely healthy. He's as big as a nana!