20 weeks - We're halfway there

Best moment of the week:  Recognizing that Baby D was moving and having Himal feel it as well.

Baby bump status:  It’s so weird having people automatically look at my stomach when they see me standing up.  I don’t mind and would probably do it, too, but it’s just kind of embarrassing.  I feel like my gut is on display.  I know they are just curious to see Baby D growing, and I’m glad s/he is. 

Here is the 20-week pic:

5 months

Baby is the length of:  A banana.

Total weight gain:  9.2 pounds

Days until due date:  140

New this week:  We started refinishing the hardwood floor in the nursery.  It’s a pain in the booty but will look so good once it’s done.

Symptoms:  This week, I’ve been extra tired.  I have had to nap after work a couple of times and actually left work early one day because I couldn’t stay awake.

I haven’t mentioned this, but for a few months, going up - either uphill or up stairs - has been a challenge.  I get out of breath easily, and my legs feel like they want to stop moving.

Cravings:  Sweets.

What I miss:  Cold turkey sandwiches and feeling fit.

Gender prediction:  This week, two people have predicted that it’s a girl and one has said it’s a boy, but no need for predictions anymore... we find out the sex TOMORROW!

Regarding gender, people like to ask a pregnant woman if she wants a boy or a girl.  You’re either stuck saying something like, “Either is fine.  We just want a healthy baby” which is kind of lame, or you risk saying you want one sex and then having the other.  The latter might make it seem like you aren’t happy with what you have.  So, note to self, don’t ever ask a pregnant woman if she prefers one sex over another.

Baby’s movement:  So glad that I can finally report on movement!  It feels like a light thump or like someone is burping in my tummy.  I feel bouts of movement several times throughout the day.  9:15 in the morning is a time when Baby D consistently likes to move around.  It’s so nice to have evidence that baby is alive and thriving inside me. 

Looking forward to:  Obviously, seeing Baby D on ultrasound and finding out the sex tomorrow!  The last time we saw Baby D was at 6 weeks when s/he just looked like a blob; tomorrow, we will see a FACE and LIMBS!  How am I going to sleep tonight?!?!

Purchases this week:  We ordered our changing table and crib mattress and bought Baby D’s first book.  Himal picked it out; it’s a thick book full of nursery rhymes and traditional children’s stories.