20 weeks... halfway there!

I've been able to feel the baby move now for over a month. It started with a barely noticeable fluttering that I only felt while laying down, but has increased to a more noticeable thumping that I can feel throughout the day. Last night the baby was feeling especially rowdy and was moving around more then I'd ever felt before. Joe asked if I could feel him from the outside, and I told him that I sometimes thought I could, but that I might just be imagining it. He put his hand on my belly, and could feel the baby move! It was really exciting to have Joe be a part of those first interactions with the baby!

The websites say that the baby is about 10.5 inches right now from head to toe... the size of a banana! I'm amazed by how fast he's growing. Luckily, I haven't gained any weight yet... but my belly is definitely getting bigger. I know my time will come, and probably sooner rather than later, but I'm trying to keep the weight gain to a minimum given the extra pounds that I'm already carrying!

I'm feeling much better in my second trimester. I only have occasional morning sickness and usually have more energy... although the move into our new house has been draining. I am noticing that I'm not sleeping as well. I wake up hot, or thirsty, or because I have to pee. I realize that this is probably the beginning of a very long period of time without a solid night's sleep. Given how much I enjoy my sleep, I know I'll be cranky... and Joe would likely tell you that I already am! I had a bit of a breakdown the other night as I tried to unpack the kitchen because the shelf liner wasn't cooperating and there wasn't a drawer large enough for our silverware tray. Oh the joys of pregnancy hormones! At least that's what I'm blaming it on!

The nurse called yesterday to say that the results came back from the ultrasound and that everything looked normal, but that they didn't get a good picture of the baby's face or spine. She scheduled another ultrasound for March 10th. I asked her if I should be concerned and she said no, that the baby was probably just too small since I was only 19 weeks at that time. I can't help but be a bit worried, but I'm guessing they wouldn't make me wait 6 weeks if they were concerned. So, I'm not going to let myself get worked up over it. Besides, it will be another chance to see the baby, which is always welcomed!