I officially “look” pregnant! I don’t know what it is about it but I absolutely love this growing belly of mine. It is so crazy that there is an actual human growing inside of me! I’m not sure if I will ever not be amazed by this.
At around the 16 weeks my little belly started to “harden” and bump out more. By week 20 let’s just saying there is no hiding this little human. You’re the size of a banana and weigh around 10.5 ounces!!!!
At 18 weeks we had our “halfway scan” which is often called the anatomy scan. It was so amazing to see Baby M since all my prior appointments were really just check ups on how I was doing and then finding the baby’s heartbeat via doppler (still the best sound ever).
Baby M was wiggling around and let the ultrasound tech get every picture that she needed. I’m pretending the baby will be like me and love to follow rules! But chances are Baby M will be just like my husband. Classic ISTP – who doesn’t listen to anyone’s rules. 😋 Nonetheless, Baby M was more than cooperative. We still aren’t finding out the gender so when the tech was about to go to the “bits region” she jokingly said, “look away, I’m going down!” We turned like good sports but to be honest, I don’t think we would be able to tell even if we stared closely at that monitor. I don’t know how the tech does it but she was maneuvering around, taking the pictures and adding comments along the way such as, “there is the baby’s hand, thumb, spine, heart” and so on. So stinking neat. Made it that much more real. We left on a good note. Baby M is looking perfect and growing slightly above track!
Health-
I’ve been feeling great minus the heartburn. I’m pretty sure it will only get worse from this point on but I’ll take it over all the other symptoms I’ve heard about. I had slight leg cramps once but it passed and ever since then I’ve been good. Trying to stretch and just be more active.
Finally went to the thyroid doctor and confirmed I now have hypothyroidism. Symptoms range but are commonly weight gain, fatigue, fogginess and feeling cold. I’m not worried because I know it is common in pregnancy for our thyroids to get messed up. Hoping it goes back to normal after we have Baby M but we shall see. For now the specialist is just monitoring me and I take one pill a day to keep it in check.
Emotions-
Happy. So happy. I think every passing day this baby becomes more real. I’m loving every bit of pregnancy and trying to focus on the “now” but I’d be lying if I wasn’t counting down the days til we get to meet our little human.
Currently loving-
- Still loving my carbs and all the cheese I can get
- Fruit – grapes, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon and cantaloupe. Doesn’t matter. I want it all!
- Peppermint candies (gum/mints)
- My Zantac – wouldn’t be surviving this heartburn without it and my occasional Rolaids to get me through the day
- Water – I’m so so thirsty all the time
- My husband – he’s been so so good to me. I couldn’t complain even if I tried
- Baby M’s wiggles – every thump and swipe literally makes my heart burst
Looking forward-
- This bump growing every single day
- More baby movements
- Completing my registry
- Planning my baby shower with my mama
- Finishing the nursery
So excited for all that is to come!
XOXOX – Tiff