20 weeks - Halfway!



He wanted it known that he's sticking his belly out.



How far along? 20 weeks

Baby Craun's size: He's the size of a small cantaloupe. Or muskmelon. Whichever you call it.

Total weight gain/loss: -1.0  

Maternity clothes: Finally used my LivingSocial coupon at Worn on 42nd and got a cute top and dress not meant to be for pregnancy but they work!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Better, but I injured my hip running this summer and the pain is starting to come back. I need to remember to do my exercises...

Movement: A ton! He was moving so much the other day that he made me nauseous. I can't wait until Brian can feel him moving too!

Symptoms: Some nausea and hip pain. But mostly feeling pretty good, just in time for Christmas!

Labor signs? Nope

Food cravings: Sugar cookies! Popcorn balls! Anything peppermint (which I think the kitties like too; they've been stealing the candy canes off the tree). I don't think I want to report out my weight gain next week...Still missing cold turkey sandwiches. Jimmy Johns just doesn't taste the same warmed up.

Miss anything? Adam and Ally! Sugar cookie dough is right up there. And sleeping through the night without having to pee a bajillion times.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Best moment this week: I got an amazing present from my hubby (early Christmas present / thanks for having my baby present). He's pretty much the best ever. I had a great morning today with Bess hanging out at La Mie (yum) for a few hours, and then got the cutest little Vikings onesies for next football season at Target on clearance. They're a horrible team but I still have to show my purple pride. Now to find Saints onesies to support Bri's team. Also, and this is the crazy cat lady side of me speaking, but I think Coco is wising up to the fact that there's a human in my stomach. She was looking at it weird the other day and has taken to kneading and laying on just my stomach and not on my legs like she used to. She's going to freak the first time she feels him kick while she's laying on me.

Weekly wisdom: Daycare searching sucks. Out of all the daycare centers around us there are only 3 that I'm even willing to visit. I still have to search through the registered in-homes too...yuck.

Looking forward to: Christmas! And I'm so looking forward to relaxing with family and friends over the holidays and break. I get to see Eric and Chase next week, Sarah and Brandon soon, and we're spending NYE with some friends.

Merry Christmas all!

Love,
The Crauns