Week 20

*Week 20 Pregnancy Highlights- January 22, 2014

How Far Along: 20 Weeks 

Size of Baby: a banana

Appointment Updates: On Monday we had our 20 week ultrasound. We decided to bring Hayden to see his baby brother or sister. The doctor was running a half hour late so our decision to bring Hayden became very difficult as he wanted to touch and play with everything in the room. The baby is measuring right at its due date of June 11th. It took awhile to get perfect pictures because he/she was moving around so much. My placenta is low again so we will need another ultrasound at 28 weeks. The doctor said not to worry so I'm not. No, we aren't finding out the gender. If Josh would have wanted to find out even just a little, I would have gave in but he wants the surprise so we will wait.

Symptoms: I have been feeling really good lately and have even been able to stay awake past nine o'clock most nights. I haven't had much head pressure at all either. My newest baby symptom is my lack of bladder control. Let's just say shooting baskets with my students wasn't a good idea.

Cravings: Josh would agree that I have been baking a lot lately. One of my favorites right now is Snickers ice cream bars and Reese Christmas tree. I have been craving chips and white salsa/dip from Highland House.

Weekly/Monthly News: God is good! On my way to work Friday, I fish-tailed, went into the left lane and did a 180 into the median on 43. I praise God for protecting me, the baby, and the passenger(s) in the vehicle behind me who were not affected. I am so thankful that He brought a Good Samaritan to my side to encourage and lead me out of the median. Driving even with a little bit of snow has been frightening so I need to work on not being so scared.

 On the bright side, Josh was able to feel the baby move at 18 weeks. I had just got done eating my Snickers bar and the baby went crazy.

Yes, I have busted out the maternity clothes. Some of my pre-baby clothes still fit but maternity is so much more comfortable. I am so blessed that a friend borrowed me her winter maternity clothes because all of mine were spring/summer.

Hayden is talking more and more lately (up, help, baby, bye bye). It is so cute, he fed his doll his pretend ice cream today. His doll even gets to sit in his high chair. The past two nights he even sat on his little potty (with a book) before bed. Josh and I haven't had any luck with him actually going on the potty but at least he is interested.

Baby Bump Pictures:

Week 18

Week 20