Thursday, May 24, 2012

The One with Being Half Way...

I can't believe we are already at the 20 week mark, although, it is technically a little over halfway for me (hopefully). My doctor said he wouldn't let me go past 38/39 weeks. I know I'm not huge yet, or even close to what I will be by the end, and that is what scares me. I am feeling big...and I'm only halfway! But I am very thankful because this growing belly means these babies are growing bigger and healthier by the day which is all I can ask for. 

I went away on a Women's Retreat this past weekend and had such a nice time with some of my closest friends. We praised God, learned how to be organized wives and mommies, and did a lot of relaxing. Matt, on the other hand, was busy working away on the nursery. He got it all painted by the time I got home on Sunday. Such a nice surprise. I've always wanted a gray nursery and that's what I got! The room already had white bead-board on the bottom half, and I just love the combo of the gray and white together. It looks so crisp and clean :) My in-laws are picking up the dresser/changing table this weekend. I can't wait to get home on Monday and see it set up in the room. Pictures to come next update :) I hope everyone has a great Memorial Weekend! 


  • How far along? 20 weeks!
  • Total weight gain: 16lbs
  • Maternity clothes? Pretty much everything is maternity now. I was able to fit into a regular tankini over the weekend, but that definitely won't last through the summer.
  • Stretch marks? Not yet!
  • Sleep: Ehh. Just ok. 
  • Best moment this week: Having the nursery painted and seeing our healthy & energetic babies at the Anatomy Scan  on Monday. The Dr. called and said everyone looks health and normal. Thank you Lord!
  • Miss Anything? A back that doesn't hurt 24/7.
  • Movement: I felt the first couple jabs on Sunday night! 
  • Food cravings: Salad still :)
  • Food Aversions: Anything hot and greasy. 
  • Gender: The Anatomy Scan confirmed we are still Team Purple!
  • Labor Signs: Nope
  • Symptoms: My back pretty much hurst non-stop. My ribs have now started hurting too :/
  • Belly Button in or out? It's officially flat!
  • Wedding rings on or off? On
  • Looking forward to: I relaxing 4 day weekend in Palm Desert with friends! 

3 comments:

  1. Boo for your sore back!:( But praise God for healthy babies!!! You're taking such good care of them. It will be so much fun for you to put all the details into the nursery. Can't wait to see it all come together!!

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  2. I love that you're wearing that shirt! And I cannot believe you are half-way! So excited and cannot wait to meet your sweet babies! :)

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  3. You don't look overly-big, you look great!!! :)

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