20 weeks and HALF WAY!!

So I cant believe it and I bet neither can any of you that we are half way through this pregnancy!! It feels like just yesterday that we found out and were so nervous about telling everyone! So there isnt much of an update this weeks guys so im going to fill it in with a pregnancy quiz and of course some pictures. So she is still kicking very randomly and not very often. However I think she is onto something because she kicks right after Lucas leaves for work and stops when he gets home and I guess she notices and I think she gets upset when he leaves. So yes, that means daddy has yet to feel baby kick!! I have been getting little energy boosts here and there, its not fully restored yet but I feel 1000% better than I did in the first couple months. I just have to remember to take it easy because of my back and hips, which I've already overdone it so many times already. Okay enough about me lets learn about baby this week!!

According to http://www.thebump.com/

Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.


According to www.FitPregnancy.com
By week 20, your baby begins to produce vernix, a white, creamy substance that protects his skin in his watery environment. Permanent teeth are starting to form behind his baby teeth. He seems able to differentiate between morning, afternoon and evening and starts to become more active at certain times than at others.


Okay so here is the quiz/status update and I have to give credit to Lindsey! I stole the format for it off her blog- So Thanks Lindsey.. For everything!!! You're the best!

~Weekly Status Update~
How far along: 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: gained 16lbs
Maternity clothes: well if you call maternity clothes having to completely buy a new wardrobe than yes, and I have 2 pairs of actual maternity jeans- have needed them since week 8
Stretch marks: Not yet! Knock on wood!
Sleep: Not much lately but ive been doing exercises for my leg cramps to relieve a bit of the pain.
Best moment this week: Having the peanut kick so hard she moved my coffee cup that I was holding on my belly! It suprised me so much I nearly spilled it!
Movement: As I previously mentioned yes- It started little by little on 9/13 and daddy still hasnt felt it
Food cravings: Weird but what was once my aversion- ive been craving- HAMBURGERSSS!!!
Gender: GIRL!!!
Labor Signs: oh god NO
Belly Button in or out: used to be an innie and it has really started to come out.. not all the way yet though.
What I miss: I guess just the freedom of being able to just make a decision without having to think about it. Like go on a jetskii or ride a motorcycle. But the reward is much greater than the loss!!! :)
What I am looking forward to: Having Lucas feel the peanut kick and the 28 week 3D ultrasound! SO EXCITING!!
Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes I need to just step back and realize that I need to SLOW DOWN! Everything will get done, just in a matter of time!
Milestones: Feeling baby kick last week!

Alright so I'm sure you're all waiting for the pictures so here they are!

Well until next time, bye bye for now!

Thanks for reading!!