Halfway There: Week 20

We are halfway there! Woohooo! 20 weeks and counting. 

It's been a busy week this week, so I'm getting this posted just in the nick of time (we're 21 weeks tomorrow!).

We had our 20 week ultrasound this week, and it was AMAZING. We got to see our sweet baby's face and he is absolutely adorable. I am already so in love! I honestly just stare at his picture multiple times each day... it's just SO sweet. Ahhh! I can't wait until he gets here! I mean look at that sweet little face... He's just so precious. I love you, baby boy!

Our sweet baby boy!

Our 20-week doctor appointment last week went well. Whew, what a relief! The doc said all looks good and she was able to get the baby's heartbeat right away, no problem. And, our 20-week ultrasound went great! The doctor said everything looks perfect! That was the BEST news yet. It's just so wonderful to hear that the baby is healthy and developing on schedule. After all that we've been through, it's so nice to get such GOOD news :) I'm feeling very thankful!

And, it's just so WILD to see the baby! We're so curious what he's going to look like when he comes out. Will he look like Lukas? Like me? Will he be more olive skin toned or pale (like his mommy)? Will he have blue or brown eyes? We know one thing for sure, he will have dark hair... and plenty of it! Sorry, baby, we're passing on our hairy genes to you! Haha :) 

I honestly cannot wait for him to get here! I can't believe we have 19 more weeks to go. 40 weeks is a LONG time to be pregnant! I've been feeling good and all, but man, that's a long time!

I am really excited for our upcoming BABYMOON! We're going to the Dominican Republic in 9 days. Woohoo! Bring on the warm weather and sunshine. It has been absolutely miserable here in Chicago. It's currently -2 outside and feels like -24. Lovely. I am SO over winter. Argh! I am counting down the days until we can get out of here... and hopefully when we return, warmer weather will be just around the corner!

Well, my baby bump is growing!!! It looks like a true bump now :)

20 weeks!

I haven't had to get maternity clothes yet (beyond my jeans) and have been making my current wardrobe work. Hopefully I can make it through the season before I'll need to buy more!

How far along: 20 weeks

Baby's size: Banana (6.5 inches and 10.2 ounces) But, when we were at our ultrasound, the doctor said the baby already weighed 13 ounces, so he's been packing on the oz!

Weight gain: 10-11 lbs (it fluctuates)

Symptoms: Feeling good, overall. I've had more indigestion and constipation (so fun! this has been a constant symptom throughout the pregnancy... but I think that's just a given). Achy hips when I sleep.

Pregnancy perks: Seeing our sweet baby boy! SO amazing!!! He is so adorable. Love him! And, hearing the best news that he's healthy and growing right on schedule :) He has been kicking up a storm and I love feeling him move. I think we've got a little soccer player on our hands.

Things I miss: The usual... coffee, wine. 

Food aversions: Still get weird about meat and seafood. Eggs. But overall, not bad.

Food cravings: Chipotle burritos are pretty amazing! And, I had to have french fries on Sunday... but note to self, the indigestion was not worth it! My poor sensitive stomach is even more sensitive now that I'm preggo. Otherwise, bagels, pasta, pizza... all the usual things sound good :) 

Okay baby, let's keep on keeping on!