week 20

Total weight gain: Uh, it looks like I've gained 14 lbs. Whatever I didn't gain last week, I apparently made up for this week. Hmm...

Movement: Flutterings, flutterings, flutterings. Mostly only noticeable when I'm getting ready to drift off to crazy dreamland.

Cravings: Still haven't gotten that Paula Deen Hashbrown Casserole. Perhaps tomorrow. And I've wanted sweets. Thus the weight gain?

Symptoms: Crazy dreams and baby brain continue. Forgetfulness.

Belly button: No change.

Preparations: I've worked on the quilt and the valances. Finally figured out how to problem solve the mess I had made of them. And I started our registries. Oooh, ahhh. I couldn't stop giggling over the cuteness of the tiny clothes. Even when looking online. And I scheduled family (me, baby bump, Hubby, Maggie) portraits for late October. Hopefully the belly will be more evident in 7 weeks.

More nursery sneak peeks...




Milestones: Um, we're halfway, people. Crazy! (Please note that the shorts below--which I swear are shorts--are really pinstriped. Not some crazy psychedelic thing (like my dreams).)



Weekly wisdom: With work, I generally have 1-3 months between site visits these days. That means this weight gain should be pretty obvious. I mean, 10-15 pounds? Yeah, not everyone even notices. My tip for the non-pregnant folks? DON'T sweat minor weight fluctuations. You're the only one who knows.

(Cantaloupe courtesy of thebump.com)

Comments

ndh said…
Hooray for half way!
9/04/2010 8:18 PM
Patois42 said…
Congrats on the midway point!

And absolutely brilliant advice re: small weight changes.
9/05/2010 9:02 AM
Anonymous said…
the quilt looks different from what i remember. did you change it?

cph
9/05/2010 8:14 PM
cjm said…
That's because that's not the quilt.
9/06/2010 9:11 PM
Three Peas said…
They don't say anything because they think you're fat (I'm positive that's why some people haven't noticed my 18 weeks!).
9/07/2010 5:02 PM
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