20 Weeks

We're halfway there! I can't believe in 20 weeks (or less!) I'll have a beautiful baby girl! It's exciting and terrifying at the same time. We started our registry yesterday at Babies R Us. It's a bit overwhelming. Even with input and advice from friends who have been through this recently there is still so much I'm clueless about. I think we'll have to go back at least 2 or 3 more times to make it through everything.
We haven't really started the nursery yet, but I have been busy gathering ideas on Pinterest. Brian started sanding my old dresser this weekend. If it works the way we want I think it will turn out very cute, and it'll double as our changing table! We have a lot of work to do in the next 20 weeks!

20 Weeks-Before going out for my birthday dinner

Maternity clothes? Yes! My clothes started getting a little snug around 8 weeks, and now I'm almost solely wearing maternity. I wore some non-maternity leggings this weekend (in the picture). They're high-waisted so they go over my belly. I thought they would stretch to last me most of my pregnancy, but they were pretty tight! I broke down and bought some maternity leggings (along with a few other things) at Oldnavy.com. I still have a few non-maternity items that are working for me (the top in the picture isn't maternity), but I don't know how much longer I'll be able to squeeze into my regular clothes...

Weight gain: 16 pounds! Yikes! There's no mistaking my baby belly now! Luckily I think most of my gain so far has been in my belly. I know it won't stay that way forever.

Cravings: Nothing weird or any unusual combinations. I have been eating a lot of grapefruits lately, and I have craved orange juice pretty much the whole time. That's kind of odd because I was never a big oj drinker. I also love anything with carbs! Healthy, I know. I'm trying to get veggies in too!

Sleep: So so. I wake up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom, but I'm also starting to wake up a few times a night from either being hot, on my back, or just uncomfortable. I have a body pillow, which I think helps some, but I just want to sleep through the night once! Luckily I can usually take a nap after work before Brian gets home if I need it.

Movement: I've felt her a couple times, but it's still just little flutters. Tonight I actually felt her a little more than before, so I hope that means she's getting bigger and stronger and I'll feel her more.

Symptoms: My lower back is starting to get pretty sore and uncomfortable. Just in the past few days I've been having some pain in my tailbone too. If I sit still for too long I have to reposition because it's so uncomfortable.

Belly button: Still an innie, but it's wider and more shallow, so I know it's only a matter of time.

Weddings rings on/off: on, but they're a little tight some days

Mood: Happy for the most part. I do have the occasional bad mood/irrational anger for no reason at all, but I generally recognize what's happening and try not to take it out on anyone :)

Missing anything? I would love a glass of red wine and a cold Hoegaarden with an orange slice! Also, some deli turkey would be so good. I never knew how much I could miss a regular old turkey sandwich. I told Brian I can no longer make him turkey sandwiches for lunch because it's torture!

Best moment of the week: Registering! It was overwhelming, exhausting, and a little stressful, but it was also so exciting! It was so fun choosing things our little girl will use in just a few months!

Baby's growth:
Our little girl weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now and is about 10 inches from head to heel. She can now see, hear, and smell. She is also practicing swallowing and breathing.