Here we are at 21 weeks and getting bigger. 20 weeks really felt like a milestone, as I could officially consider myself half-way there. Sometimes these pictures are hard for me to take because I just don't feel very cute or pretty. I just keep telling myself there is a baby growing in there and I'm doing my best to stay healthy. One struggle I have is comparing myself to other pregnant women, especially since I know so many preggers right now (friends, co-worker, yoga class, random person on the street, etc). I'm really tyring to work through this and realize that everybody is so different. Still, its definitely a huge challenge and something I just need to "let go of".
Size of baby: Baby now measures about 8 inches long and weighs 1 pound, about the size of a spaghetti squash. Can perceive dark from light, able to grasp at things (such as the umbilical cord), and actually taste from the amniotic fluid what I have eaten.
What I'm looking forward to: I started my prenatal yoga classes. It is fun to meet some other expectant mommas here in McMinnville. I have actually been taking yoga classes over the past month and really enjoy it. We also ordered our glider/ottoman which should arrive around spring break so we are really looking forward to starting on the nursery. We have also started looking into hypnobirthing classes and the birthing class offered through the hospital.
Milestones: We had our 20 week ultrasound last week! Unfortunately, baby was facing away from the "camera" (facing toward my spine) and we were not able to get very good pictures (no face or profile pics). They will do another ultrasound at 28 weeks to re-look at some essential structures in the heart and brain they were not able to see last week. The best news is the placenta has moved away from my cervix so I no longer have placenta previa (hopefully a c-section will not be needed)!! My OB took all the "restrictions" away, what a relief. We stuck to our plan and looked away when she was scanning the nether regions! Here are some cute pics we were able to get:
Movement: I Started feeling flutters about 2 weeks ago. Baby seems to be most active when I finally get home from work and can put my feet up. They are becoming stronger and more noticeable, kind of like a little fish flopping around in there. No quite strong enough for Dad to feel from the outside yet.
Cravings: Fruit, especially oranges. Thanks to my mom and dad for the Harry and David fruit-of-the-month membership we got for Christmas (best present ever)! Also loving Chobani yogurt, and any type of grilled meat and cheese sandos have been a go-to.
Best Moments this past week: Overall, I have been feeling pretty good (aside from a cold this week, too many sick patients). There are so many exciting things to look forward to and I feel blessed everything has been going so smoothly. I have the best support system between the best husband and daddy-to-be, family, and close friends a girl could ask for. I still can't believe I have a little life growing inside of me.
