Each Monday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I've done this with my three previous pregnancies (you can go to the search box and type in "pregnancy," or "week #" if you're interested in how my previous pregnancies progressed), as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.   Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  20 weeks  Size of baby:   This little one is about 10 inches long (head to toe) and curled up is about the length of a small banana.  Total weight gain/loss :  I'm up 7 pounds total as of my last appointment. I'll have another one this week, so I'll be up-to-date :) Maternity clothes:   spaghetti strap shirts, loose skirts or summery dresses, and cute/comfy shorts Gender:  ...

1.  Yesterday, we got to have our growth scan ultrasound.  I was super nervous.  A lot played into those feelings, but I'm so glad to report that everything looks good.  The amniotic sac is fused with the uterine lining, so that's a big load off.  Her heart looks good, and she has a strong heartbeat (145-ish).  She's measuring right on track (20 weeks and 1 day yesterday), and even a little bit ahead on one or two things (she's weighing 12 ounces, which is a tiny bit bigger than what they estimate little ones this age will weigh). Our appointment lasted about an hour, and the technician took tons of pictures.  She'll pass them along to the radiologist, who will check everything out.  Then, he will pass his report on to my doctor/midwife. Oh, and we made sure she's still a girl :). 2. Here are a few shots from yesterday.  I tried to convince the tech to get a cute side profile shot, but she said the side profiles aren't really informative....

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my pregnancies with both Hadley and with Jack, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.   Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  20 weeks -- HALF WAY! Size of baby:   Baby Girl is 6 1/2 inches long (crown to rump), 10 inches crown to feet--the size of a banana Total weight gain/loss : As of my last appointment a couple of weeks ago, I'm 6.5 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight. I have been eating like a maniac, and I feel huge.  Maternity clothes:   Pajamas and comfy shirts/sweats.  Occasionally, I'll put on the maternity jeans and maternity shirts, but I mostly stay cozy. It did warm up the other day, and I actually put on a spri...

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my pregnancy with Hadley, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  I'll probably write these on Saturday nights and attach the picture the next day.  That way I can stay semi-technology free :) Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  20 weeks -- HALF WAY! Size of baby:   Baby Boy is 6 1/2 inches long (crown to rump), 10 inches crown to feet--the size of a banana Total weight gain/loss : As of my last appointment, I'm 3 1/2 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.  I've been eating A LOT lately, so I don't doubt that I've gained a bit more :) Maternity clothes:   I broke down this week and tried on the maternity jeans The Bestie gave me.  Soooooo comforta...

Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  20 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 6.5 inches long and the size of a small cantaloupe. Total weight gain/loss : I've gained 9 pounds so far.   Maternity clothes:    Pre-pregnancy dresses, shirts, and one pair of jeans; maternity shirts and shorts Gender:   Our Gender Reveal Party is next weekend, and the baby's gender will be revealed to all! Movement :  Monday afternoon I felt a few kicks and flutters, and I felt them again on Wednesday and Thursday.  That was very exciting!  Sleep :  I'm sleeping pretty well; the sinus congestion and frequent trips to the bathroom are preventing me from sleeping through the night, but the sleep I am getting seems to be doing the trick. What I miss :  Si...