20 Weeks - Half Baked!

Where has the time gone??? How can I be 20 weeks pregnant??
Time really has flown and I don't see it slowing down at any point. But life is really good.

This pregnancy is going great. I can't complain a single bit about it. This poor babe is getting beaten up by little miss A and miss S, but s/he takes it like a trooper! I hope it will be the same on the outside! Not much to report. We have our anatomy scan tonight. Looks like H really wants to find out the sex, but I just can't seem to agree. I LOVED finding out in the delivery room - it was so magical to hear the words and see their faces all at the same time. It's killing me not to know, but I just want that moment for the two - well actually three of us to share and have for us. I don't want anyone else in on knowing what's cooking. I know I don't make any sense, but I fear the "magic" will be lost for me. But, above all else, I just can't wait to see mini-mart C. It's been too long!

As for little miss A and little miss S - my how they are growing. We went to a party for our BFF's youngest son on Saturday (well, my mom, the girls and I) and I actually had to spend my time running around after little toddling Sofi - like she walked all over the place! Not just a step here and then time to pick her up - like walking consistently! I was in total shock realizing that things had changed forever.

Meanwhile, little miss Alex hung out with Grandma and got to blow bubbles and relax. She's such a little stinker! I can't wait to sign them up for swim lessons! I think Alex is going to rock it. She takes the biggest strides when she crawls - she gets to where she wants to be FAST! I'm thinking this might translate into good swimming strokes. We'll see!

What else - Sofi is now getting her lower lateral incisors (the #2's for those like me who know nothing about the names of teeth!) Alex is working on those upper molars. I don't see signs of Alex wanting to walk any time soon - but this is the girl who does things all out - so maybe she's hiding her talent!

And we have a huge event coming up - these little ladies are turning ONE!! The party is on Sunday and I hope they have a good time. I'm just sad that I think many of the kids aren't coming - but whatever! I know they'll still have a great time and maybe it will just be less stressful for me.

Then the following week, we're going away for a few days. Hopefully the girls will actually get a chance to get some actual beach and pool time. I hope the weather holds up nicely and they actually enjoy it. I've never had a chance to take them to a pool, and we've only walked around the beach.

Then after that - we get to take some family pictures! I can't wait! I just need to get all our outfits together and I hope I can find some cute ones for the girls. So far there are some good ones, but nothing I'm in love with.

And now for the weekly (or almost) quiz:

How far along? 20 weeks

Weight gain/loss: I think just 2lbs, I've been sick for what seems like FOREVER and I know I had dropped a bit a few days ago - so hopefully I'm making up for it and will actually start gaining soon. This is pretty much what happened with the girls - I really didn't start gaining until the second half or maybe 3rd tri - so we'll get there!

Feeling: Besides this left over cough - pretty darn good! Can't complain!

Maternity clothes? Still a mix - but I don't think I can pull off the non-maternity pants too much longer. I only do it out of desperation.

Sleep: Still doing good!

Food cravings: None. I just find it hard to find something that I really want to eat.

Movement? Starting to get some more distinct kicks and movements - but I think it's far less than what I was feeling with the girls.

What I miss? Still just Sushi or an Ahi steak and a fruity cocktail.

Best moment this week: Realizing how big the girls are getting. I just know they're going to be such amazing big sisters.

What I'm looking forward to: So much! Ultrasound tonight, OB appointment tomorrow, the girls party, their actual birthday, our trip and our pictures! I have alot to look forward to and I'm very excited!

Next Appointment: Anatomy scan is tonight and an OB appointment tomorrow. I'll finally get to discuss about delivery options and our plan. I'm excited to see what she has to say and I hope she understands my concerns since she did see me the day after surgery!

Milestones:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion.

Alot has happened...

OK, so there go my great thoughts of keeping up this blog.

So a lot has happened in the last month or so. The biggest and most devastating is that FIL passed away at the beginning of June. It's been tough, but we all know that he's in a better place and not hurting anymore. I still wish I had more time with him before his stroke over six years ago. DH and I had only been married 5 months when it happened. But he was a kind man and reminded me a lot of my own dad. The first time when my IL's met my parents, (it was still early in our relationship and we weren't sure where we stood, but things happen) Well, I remember that he turned to me and said, "I don't care what you and my son decide, these are MY friends now." And boy did that make my mind whirl with possible trips and things we could all do together. Unfortunately, the time to do that in was very short. But I do know that he loved his whole family and was so happy to see all of us, but it was so hard that he couldn't participate the way he wanted. He will be missed.

Other than that, I have to say that everything is good! The girls are 11 months old now and I can't believe all the things that their doing. Sofi started walking at just after 10 months old! Alex is still content with crawling and begging to be held! But she is talking a bit - saying "mama" or "humhum" when needed. They are both sort of babbling now - like they have conversations with them selves and the tone sounds so real but the words are non existent! I keep trying to get a good one on tape, but it's hard!

They're walking or crawling all over the house. They love going up the stairs. When they get to a landing they sit and clap! We have plenty of teeth coming in - Alex is working on her molars, she also cut her #2's on the bottom (can you tell that I don't know enough about teeth!) I think she's working on more, but she won't let me see! I do have her wearing an Amber Necklace - not sure if it's helping, but she looks so cute in it!! Sofi is working on a few teeth too - her canines are coming in and I'm sure there are more, again - she won't let me see!

I'm in the middle of planning their birthday party, while I'm excited about it, I'm so sad that they're growing up so fast! I just hope we enjoy the party - it's getting a little too big for my taste.

I still don't believe that #3 is on it's way. I'll be 18weeks tomorrow. Yikes! But I've always wanted to do these update things, so I hope I can complete a few more than I did with the girls.

How far along? 17 weeks and 6 days

Weight gain/loss: I think just 2lbs still. The girls don't let me remember to eat!

Feeling: Doing ok. I can't walk fast, I get winded, but it's not bad at all yet.

Maternity clothes? Since I weigh less than I did before getting pregnant with the girls, some of my old pants actually still fit! But the maternity pants are out! The tops should be as well, because my regular ones are getting a little short.

Sleep: Same as before pregnancy. The biggest issue is that the girls do not know how to sleep until 6am at least! They get up around 5:15am no matter when they go to sleep. I know I leave early for work, but it's hard to make sure DH has everything under control and then get myself out the door!

Food cravings: None really. Just an aversion to meat type things - chicken, fish, steak. I do force it down, but I'll take fruit, salad or pasta over it any day!

Movement? Funny - I know I felt things really early this time - like 12-13 weeks - But I'm not feeling as much now. I keep telling myself it's because of the girls and how much they keep me busy, so the poor baby needs to rest when they're not jumping on me!

What I miss? Not much. Just sushi and a cocktail. It's not that I drink much, but there was a yummy signature drink at a wedding I went to recently, and I couldn't have it!

Best moment this week: Just being able to spend time with the girls and take them to the park.

What I'm looking forward to: Not too much fun going on this week - but I hope I get to see my dear friends this weekend! I miss them so much and hate how our schedules are so hard to coordinate.

Next Appointment: Anatomy scan is on the 17th and an OB appointment on the 18th. Still not sure if I want to find out or not!

Milestones: Finally, your baby's arms, legs and trunk have caught up to the size of his head. Baby starts plumping up this week, as body fat is deposited under his skin and sweat glands develop. Also, the placenta is almost as big as your baby.