Half Way There!

For some reason, this pregnancy has seemed to last a LONG time!  I'm finally half way there!  It still seems a little hard to believe that another little person will be joining our family so soon!

Here are the answers to questions I get asked quite often.  Some you may care to know, some you may not.  Either way, they are things I would like to remember some day when I'm thinking back on the good old days of being pregnant.  

(I remember my brother-in-law's wife Kate doing something similar to this with her last pregnancy.  I loved the idea, so I stole bits and pieces of it!  Thanks Kate for a fun idea!  Hope you don't mind!)

How Far Along?   20 weeks, 1 day

Due Date?  January 12, 2011

Sleep?  Quite well.  For now.  I usually don't have any problems unless it is too hot in my room. 

Feeling?  So much better (aside from the last bits of a cold).  I've been battling horrible headaches about 5 out of 7 days a week up until last week!  I've never been a headache person, it wasn't fun!

Movement?  I started to feel the baby at about 18 weeks.  I still have to be paying attention to feel baby move, but I love it!  Probably my favorite part of being pregnant!

Mood?  Happy and excited!  There is a lot coming up for our family.  I'm happy about our current situation, and excited for things that are coming!  

Stretch Marks?  Not yet from this one, but there are past ones (unfortunately). 

Maternity Clothes?  Yes, and I don't really mind them.  I can still fit in my pre-pregnancy clothes, but I can't stand anything putting pressure on my belly.  My awesome sister bought me a bunch of cute new ones for my birthday, maybe that's why I don't mind them :)!  

Total Weight Gain?  6 pounds as of last week.

Cravings?  Mostly sweets, though I try to steer clear for fear of heartburn.  During the 1st trimester it was salad and veggies!  I couldn't get enough!

Exercise?  Not much.  I had big plans, but with my headaches that idea quickly went out the window.  

How does this pregnancy compare to #1?  #2?  Completely different!  If I had to pick one it was most like, I'd probably say #1.  At times, I feel like this one has sucked the life out of me!  I'm so tired all the time.  Have horrible headaches.  When I'm up and going in the morning it takes about an hour or so before I feel like I'm going to pass out, literally.  The stairs kill me.  #2 was the easiest, and I was so busy with work I didn't notice with #1.

Enjoy being pregnant?  No.  Not really.  But I am grateful that I've had the opportunity 3 times, each being manageable.  I really try not to complain too much as I know there are others in worse situations than me.

Heartburn?  Not yet!  Thank goodness!  With #1 it didn't start until around 30 weeks, with #2 it started early at around 11 weeks.  I'm hoping to go without it this time around!

Names?  We have a couple.  Nate emailed one to me, it's a boy name, Stetson, what do you think??  I'm still not sure.  But I'm thinking about it.  Anyone have suggestions?

Boy or Girl?  Don't know.  I had my main ultrasound last Thursday and didn't find out.  It looks like we won't be finding out until sometime in January when this sweet little baby makes an appearance.  

What does Nate think it is?  A girl.  Why?  Because he had a dream it was!  Ha, that's funny!

What do I think it is?  Not sure.  I've never had any idea either way on any pregnancy.  I'll say it's a boy.  First to even things out, second because I've had dreams it's a boy, but no girl dreams.  

That's all for now.  I can't say I'm too terribly excited for the uncomfortable days of pregnancy that are ahead of me, but I am so excited to get there and meet this little one!