20 Week Pregnancy Survey!

How far along? 20W (HALF WAY!!!)
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Maternity clothes? Absolutely
Stretch marks? No - Thank goodness!
Sleep: I have found my new best friend -- a body pillow.
Best moment this week: Finding out that we're having a baby BOY!
Movement: It's happening more frequently these days. I'm also feeling hiccups -- so adorable :)
Food cravings: nothing new except for pudding cups.
Food aversions: Nothing in particular. I'm happy to report I can eat chicken again
Gender: All boy! There was no doubt on the ultrasound.
Labor Signs: Oh god no.
Belly Button: in but getting closer to being flat?
What I miss: Red wine
What I am looking forward to: Shopping for the nursery and baby clothes
Weekly Wisdom: Only you can know what's right for you and your baby. And don't listen to everyone's horror stories about labor.
Milestones: Hitting the half way point!

We're having a BOY!

We had the big ultrasound today and there was no denying that Baby Savat is a BOY! We couldn't be more excited. Allen's going to have a little buddy and I'm going to have mommy's little man :)

Can you hear me now?

So, according to my weekly updates, the baby may be able to hear me now. That's a good thing because I've been talking to him/her for a few weeks now. We talk about all kinds of things like what we should have for lunch or what a goof ball daddy is being :) Yesterday, I had a dentist appt to get a filling. Apparently the baby was about as impressed with the drilling as I was because (s)he was kicking the entire time! It's so cool to feel that interaction with the baby.

A few old wives’ tales to ponder…

Two weeks from today we’ll have the big ultrasound. While I can honestly say I don’t care if we’re having a boy or a girl, I can’t wait to know one way or the other. I feel like the pregnancy will be even more real at this point and I think knowing will help me bond with the baby. Oh, and I'm ready to shop!

I posted a gender poll to the right. I’m curious to see what everyone thinks we’re having. From day one I said I was having a boy. But nearly every baby dream has been of baby girls. Since my intuition isn’t all that reliable, I’ve taken a few quizzes based on old wives’ tales. Don’t worry. I don’t believe these aren’t reliable, but they’re fun.

Here’s the run down:

According to the Chinese gender predictor, I’m having a girl.

According to the ring trick, I’m having a boy (it spins in circles, not side to side)

According to the wives tale survey I took, I have a 35 percent chance of having a boy and a 65 percent chance of having a girl. Here’s why:

*You are carrying the extra weight out front, so it's a boy.
*The hair on your legs is not growing any faster during your pregnancy, so it's a girl.
*Girls are carried high. You are going to have a girl.
*Sleeping in a bed with your pillow to the north indicates that you will be having a boy.
*Your feet are not colder than they were before pregnancy. You are having a girl.
*Dad-to-be hasn't been gaining weight along with Mom-to-be, so it will be a girl.
*The maternal grandmother doesn't have gray hair (dyed or natural), so a girl will be born.
*You didn't have morning sickness early in pregnancy, so it will be a boy.
*Your chest development has not been very dramatic during pregnancy. You should expect a boy.
*Since the sum of the mother's age at conception and the number of the month of conception is an odd number, it will be a girl.
*Your urine is a bright neon yellow color, so you will have a boy.
*You are craving sweets, which means that it is a girl.
*Your nose hasn't changed during pregnancy, which indicates a girl.
*You have been craving fruits, so it is a girl.
*Your baby's heart rate is 140 or more beats per minute, so it's a girl.
*You must have orange juice every day, so it's a girl.
*You are having headaches, so it's a boy.
*Your belly looks like a watermelon, so it's a girl.
*You show them the palm of your hand, so it's a girl.
*You use the handle, so it's a boy.

Houston, we have movement

The baby is making his or her presence known! It started out as a strange vibration feeling. I chalked it up as nothing ... all in my head. But still it was strange and I took note. Then on Saturday I went to get a massage. As I was laying on my stomach, totally relaxed and enjoying the massage, I felt a thud. It only happened once, but it definitely caught my attention. And then Monday night as I was trying to go to sleep I felt an undeniable fluttering sensation in my stomach. It was so awesome and lasted for a good minute. I cannot begin to put into words how special this feeling is. I love knowing our little monkey is in there moving around. I am in total awe of this little miracle who we already love so much!

In other news, only 26 days until the big gender ultrasound! I cannot wait!

Here's the 16 week update:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

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A pregnancy survey

How far along? 16W, 1D
Total weight gain: 3.5 pounds
Maternity clothes? All maternity pants, but I’m still getting away with some regular tops. It won’t be long though, my stomach is getting bigger
Stretch marks? None.
Sleep: I wake up at least once every night to go to the bathroom or move around, but I’m still sleeping well because I fall back to sleep right away
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move!
Movement: It started last week with a light vibration feel in my stomach. Then I felt a kick on Saturday and last night I felt some fluttering going on!
Food cravings: OJ, eggs, PBJ, pizza, deli sandwiches, ice cream and fruit.
Food aversions: I’m becoming a very picky eater – it’s terrible. The worst aversion is to meat, chicken in particular.
Gender: Still waiting to find out. The ultrasound is set for Oct. 21, but I might move it up because I’m feeling impatient.
Labor Signs: Oh god no.
Belly Button in or out? In, it looks kind of funny with the rest of my belly
What I miss: Red wine and medium rare tuna, yum!
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender and preparing for the baby!
Weekly Wisdom: Don’t compare yourself with other women. Every woman (and pregnancy for that matter) is different.
Milestones: Making it to 2nd tri and feeling the baby move!