Wednesday, Oui? Half Baked!

Today marks my 20th week of pregnancy. What that basically means is that I'm exactly (hopefully) half way there! I don't know why it's advertised that you're only pregnant for 9 months. It doesn't really make sense if you do the math. Now, we all know math is not my strongest subject but... pregnancy is measured in weeks. There are supposed to be 40 of them. The difference is that by the time you find out you're usually about 4 weeks along and the clock starts ticking at the day of your last period. They should say 10 months.

Anyway... I can't believe I'm at 20 weeks already. I am so in love with Alien. It's crazy to love someone so much! Oui?

How far along? 20 Weeks! Alien is half baked! (Would that be "medium rare", or "medium"?)

Total weight gain/loss: As of my 20-week check-up only 10 perfect pounds! At this point it's pretty common to start gaining about 1 pound per week (Eek!)

Baby's size? According to the websites I follow he's about 10+ ounces and the length of the banana I put in my cocoa puffs this morning.

Maternity clothes? I'm wearing them exclusively now. That was a really hard transition for me. I'm pretty vain about my appearance and I have A LOT of clothes. Luckily, my in-laws (Aaron's parents and brothers) bought me a ton for Christmas and my bestie (shout out to Alyssa) gave me all of hers. So I've only spent about $100 on my own. Sadly, the extent of my clothes is about an eighth of what my pre-pregnancy options were. But hey, it's only for about 20+ more weeks, right?

(See that little section grouped together? Yeah, that's it. It's a sad thing.)

Stretch Marks? None yet but I'm on the lookout. I'm really starting to bloom so I'm guessing they are in the near future. I recently stockpiled ordered this product and, as soon as it arrives, I'm going to lube up and hopefully avoid them (fingers crossed!)

Sleep: Yes, please. I'm starting to get to the "uncomfortable at night" stage so sleep is not going too well.

Best moment this week: Not pregnancy related but, we finished the home office!! (pictures coming soon!)

Movement: Little taps, flutters and rolls here and there. I found out yesterday that my placenta is anterior (in the front) so until he gets a bit bigger I won't feel him as much as I'd like to.

Food cravings: Gumballs, Rice Krispie Treats (Thanks McPepe & Nana) Fudgesicles, and peanut butter Oreos (translation: sweets)

Gender: Boy! Boy! Boy! (there's only one in there, though!)

Labor Signs: None yet. As much as I want to meet my little Alien I want him to stay put for another 20 weeks!

Belly Button in or out? Still a bit of a cave... but I did have to order a pregnancy naval ring online. I hope it gets here soon...

What I miss: Caffeine, Advil, being able to see my feet.

What I am looking forward to: I'm *really* just trying to savor every moment of this and not wish anything away. I've made a conscious effort to keep my stress, anxiety, and worry to a minimum. Things will get done. I'm having a baby. That's just such an amazing thing that I want to indulge in every aspect. My beautiful son is the end result and he is worth waiting for. (Although, ask me again in about 12 weeks and it might be a different answer.)

Milestones: I'm half-way there! I thought it would go much more slowly. This has flown!

Other baby updates? We bought him his first outfits last week. This one is my favorite.

( I bought it especially for his Auntie Hilary .. .... ... How cute is he going to be in this?)

(Sorry it's wrinkled! I took it out of his laundry basket- I'm washing and ironing everything before it gets hung in his closet. Crazy? Eh, maybe.)