20 weeks

* How far along?: 20 weeks
* Total weight gain: +8 pounds
* How big is baby?: The size of a large mango. 3/4 pound
* Maternity clothes?: All of my pants and more and more shirts
* Stretch marks?: None yet. I am making sure I lotion my belly every day!
* Sleep?: Normal for now
* Best moment this week?: Being able to feel the baby move regularly.
* Movement?: Every day, mostly in the evenings
* Food cravings?: None really.
* Labor signs?: n/a
* Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I have noticed it is not as deep as it used to be.
*Sex? It's a BOY!!!!
* What I miss:nothing really, I am just ready for fun things to start happening.
* What I'm looking forward to: Ordering bedding for the nursery this week!
* Milestone: making it half way through my pregnancy...time is really starting to fly!!

Too much, Too fast

I had my 20 week appointment today and my doctor said I am gaining too much weight, too fast. I have gained a total of 8 pounds in 20 weeks. My doctor would like me to stay between 20-25 pounds throughout my whole pregnancy. In order to do this, he has put me on a 150 calorie per day "diet". I am a little disappointed that I have to count calories, even when I am pregnant.
I have been on a diet since sophmore year of college and I was really enjoying this time in my life when I could just enjoy myself. I know it sucks now, but I will be more thankful when our baby is here and I am not left with 40+ pounds to lose. Stephen is going to watch his calories too, but we have agreed that we will wait until after Thanksgiving.

18 weeks

* How far along?: 18 weeks
* Total weight gain: +5 pounds
* How big is baby?: The size of a mango. 1/2 pound
* Maternity clothes?: Just my maternity pants, I am still wearing mostly regular shirts, but I did buy some cute dresses too for conferences.
* Stretch marks?: None yet. I am making sure I lotion my belly every day!
* Sleep?: Normal for now
* Best moment this week?: Finding out the baby is a boy!!
* Movement?: Only after I eat
* Food cravings?: None really.
* Labor signs?: n/a
* Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I have noticed it is not as deep as it used to be.
*Sex? It's a BOY!!!!
* What I miss:nothing really, I am just ready for fun things to start happening.
* What I'm looking forward to: Putting new carpet in the "nursery"
* Milestone: surviving my cold.

It's a BOY!

That's right! Most of you were wrong. Everyone kept telling us that they were sure it was a girl. Stephen and I had no clue and made no guesses, but are over the moon to be expecting a son! I will post pictures when I have more time, but I wanted to share for those of you check up on us regularly!

16 weeks

* How far along?: 16 weeks 2 days.
* Total weight gain: +3 pounds (woof..I haven't gained any at all and it all snuck up on me this week at the doctors)
* How big is baby?: The size of a turnip.
* Maternity clothes?: Just my maternity pants, I am still wearing mostly regular shirts
* Stretch marks?: None yet. I am making sure I lotion my belly every day!
* Sleep?: I have not been able to sleep well at all this week.
* Best moment this week?: We got to hear the heartbeat again this week. Still strong at almost 160 beats per minute
* Movement?: None yet
* Food cravings?: No real cravings, but I have been really trying to stay away from the Halloween candy this week.
* Labor signs?: n/a
* Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I have noticed it is not as deep as it used to be.
*Sex? Finding out November 9th!!!<--- can't wait!!!
* What I miss:this week it has been SLEEP!
* What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the sex of the baby so we can start painting and decorating!!
* Milestone: surviving this week with a cold feels like a huge milestone.