20 Weeks: Halfway There

How far along: 20 weeks {+2 days}! I really cannot believe we are halfway there. I still remember finding out at 5 ½ weeks and thinking how far away 40 weeks felt. Now, I feel like if I blink, we'll be there.
Gender: Sweet baby BOY!
Baby size: B-A-N-A-N-A...S ;) At our appointment on October 27th, the ultrasound tech said baby weighs 11oz.
Total weight gain/loss: I have been hovering around 6 lbs. 
Maternity clothes: I bit the bullet and ordered maternity jeans as I now walk around with my jeans completely unzipped with a hair tie keeping 'em together. You're welcome for that visual. I live in fear of someone seeing and telling me my fly is down. I have been wearing more and more of the maternity shirts my bestie gave me as they provide good zipper coverage!
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Pretty good although I still wake up with the occasional sore shoulder from sleeping on my side. I think some of my sleep issues have to do with the fact that Bella is usually glued to my side and sleeps half on me and half on my Bump Nest. While at the same time, Lola likes to sleep on the bottom of my side of the bed whether that means pushing my feet out of the way or just laying on them. 
Best moment this week: This week's best moment was definitely feeling him move for sure this time. I felt little things here or there but I was never really sure. The movement is still pretty sporadic but I felt more last night too. I cannot wait for Bri to feel him too.
And since I did not post an 18 or 19 week update:
Week 18 - Bri & I became an uncle and aunt on October 18th to our niece, Sofia Rose. Our brother & sister-in-law live out of state so we cannot wait until we can meet our niece in person.
Week 19-We had our anatomy scan and got to spend some extra time seeing and hearing our healthy boy. It was so amazing seeing two kidneys, a healthy heart and brain, arms, legs, fingers, toes and once again, as our same tech as last time put it - boy parts. We finally got some great profile shots of our boy who usually had other plans while getting his picture taken.

Miss anything: We finally popped open the champagne we had been saving for more than 10 months until we bought our first home. While I watched my hubby, {his brother} Bobby, {his dad} Rick and Rick's girlfriend, MJ drink mimosas, I drank sparkling apple cider and OJ which is surprisingly delicious. But still not a mimosa ;) I also miss not being tired all the time.
Movement: As I mentioned above, I finally know I felt our baby on Sunday morning. I was still laying in bed and I could feel movement just below my belly button. It is funny because it is obviously very exciting but also the strangest thing ever. I cannot wait for more movements because it is still not consistent.
Food cravings: I have never wanted a hot dog or deli sandwich more. Both of which, I am not supposed to have. It is so funny because from what I read, I am not even supposed to touch the juice of a hot dog because of bacteria, I guess. If hot dog juice is that bad, why is anybody allowed to touch it?! And yet, I still want one!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully, no.
Have you started to show yet: Yes however most people tell me I look like I am barely showing which could be because of what I am wearing. I definitely think I look pregnant. Funny enough, last week I had a client's father ask me flat out if I am pregnant which I must say is pretty daring! LOL
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out: In but it's definitely changing. I just tried to type out how it has changed but I cannot really put it into words. I guess you could say it is getting shallower.
Wedding rings on or off: On but I have been taking them off at night to sleep which I have never done in the past. I feel like when I sleep with them on I have indentions on my finger.
Mood: Great! Tired but overall so happy and thankful to be pregnant. On the other hand, my new-ish position at work has been a lot of work and a lot of extra stress which I am consciously trying to deal with. Deep breath!
Looking forward to: I can't wait to see our little man at our appointment tomorrow. The plus side to being considered semi-high risk is getting to see and hear him every two weeks between weeks 16 -24. We are quickly filling up the front of our refrigerator with little man's pictures!! I am looking forward to feeling baby boy more and for Brian to be able to feel his son too. I am also looking forward to decorating his nursery {We have a theme!} and picking out baby boy's NAME! I cannot wait to be able to call him by name.

I feel really thankful that my sweet husband has been able to attend every appointment thus far. Especially since we go every two weeks. It is so amazing to go through this new adventure together. I feel like the focus of pregnancy is always on the woman but this is such a life changing event for both of us. I am really appreciative to have such a hands on man. Bri has been taking such great care of me. This little baby is so incredibly lucky to be getting such an awesome father. It warms my heart to think about what it will be like to watch Bri become a dad. I cannot wait to watch my boys interact.

And now to balance out the mushy lovey dovey-ness, I will leave you with this gem of a conversation we had tonight:

Me: What do you want to drink with dinner?
Bri: I'll have milk.
Me: You can milk anything with nipples.
Bri: We'll be able to milk you soon.

We laughed so hard! He said it with such a straight face. I am really, really happy I get to go through life with this guy. He never stops making me laugh. I have a feeling we are going to need a lot of humor to survive parenthood!

Here's to 20 weeks or less!

AMK