*~^**20 WEEKS**^~*

                          Our little babe...

is a...

BOY!!!!

                                  20 weeks...halfway there!

 

Our little Spawner is a boy! A HEALTHY boy! As much as we thought he was going to be a boy, it was still shocking (to me). I even made the tech repeat herself! I guess somewhere deep subconsciously I was expecting it was a girl? I'm not sure! But I already am in love with my little guy, and I can't wait to meet him, see his little face, experience his personality...just be his mommy. Dave obviously is on cloud 9 as well! This is his son....his FISHING BUDDY! I get pretty emotional when I think about the bond they'll have, and how much I feel like Dave deserves to have this happiness. After all we've went though, this whole situation couldn't be better. I am so thankful for an easy pregnancy (knock on wood), and a healthy baby. This whole experience has been the best experience of my life, as corny as it might sound...I can't help it! I'm an emotional, happy pregnant sap.




How far along are you: 20 weeks! Half baked!!
Size of baby: Banana!
Movement: Yes. At least I have no other explanation for some of the weird things I'm feeling my stomach. I think this little boy has a spunky, hyper side! He also seems to love sweet things, big meals, and hates when I sit down.
Symptoms: Heartburn started up a little while I was on vacation, but since then it's been gone. Thankfully, too, because it was quite extreme.
Total weight gain: 6lbs.
Sleep: Not too shabby really.
Food aversions: Nothing! I'm a lover of all foods.
Cravings: Salty things. I'm not picky.
Emotions: HAPPY mama here! But I'm also extra emotional. I've had a few different crying-fests. Not exactly because I've been sad, but because it's almost like I don't know how to contain emotion anymore. LOL.
What do you miss: REAL sushi, REAL coffee, COLD cuts, RARE steak.
Maternity clothes: Yes.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Boy or girl: BOY!! I can finally answer this properly!! I can't believe it!
Next appt: July 30, boring ol' midwife appointment.
Best moment(s) this past week: Finding out Spawner is a boy and announcing to our parents with our cute little cupcakes with blue in the middle.
What are you looking forward to this week: Going to Vegas on Sunday with my mama!!

*~^**19 WEEKS**^~*

**Vacation edition!**

How far along are you: 19 weeks! Every week I get more and more amazed that I'm this far along!!
Size of baby: a mango!
Movement: I *think* THINK I'm feeling things. A little tap here and there. Not sure if it's a muscle spasm or gas bubble or baby. It seems to happen if I'm sitting upright, after I've eaten or if I drink a cold drink (read: coffee frapps from Starbucks). I hope this is baby's way of telling me he/she likes coffee frapps as much as mommy does!
Symptoms: okay so, I'm on vacation and we've been out and about quite a bit. So I'd assume being tired is normal, but after a day of being out I am EXHAUSTED! It feels like first trimester sleepiness again. And of course, the sleepiness makes me feel a little nauseous and the hiking makes me hungry and if I'm hungry I get a little nauseous... So, hello again first tri symptoms!
Total weight gain: haven't weighed myself this week but I'd predict at least a one or two pound gain. At least, I hope. I read I should have gained about 12-15 lbs by now and I def think I haven't gained that. In a way I'm happy, but I want to gain what I need for a healthy babe.
Sleep: sleep is the same. Not great, not terrible.
Food aversions: Nothing really.
Cravings: I wanted French onion soup so bad, and in the Rockies thankfully there are plenty of options for that. I got my fix today!
Emotions: happy!
What do you miss: Eating whatever I want. I realized how hard it is to be on vacation but not eat food with raw meat, undercooked steak, soft cheeses or foods made with liquor. And of course, just because I can't have it, I want it.
Maternity clothes: Yes!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Boy or girl: we will know Monday!!
Next appt: Monday! So excited and nervous. It's a HUGE scan in the grand scheme of ultrasounds. Not only because we will find out Spawner's sex but because it's a complete baby health check. Wish us luck!
Best moment(s) this past week: our vacation!! We've had an amazing time and thankfully we've still got a half a week to go!
What are you looking forward to this week: the rest of this vacation and then finding out of I'm having a boy or girl!!!! :D

*~^**18 WEEKS**^~*

 Our little Spawner is now more than 14 cm long ( 5.5 inches) from head to bum and weighs about 150 grams (5.5 oz). His/her little eyes can now sense light and little bones are hardening each day. If Spawner is a girl, she now has a fully formed uterus and fallopian tubes with two million eggs in her ovaries. If Spawner is a boy it would now be easily noticeable in an ultrasound!



How far along are you: 18 weeks! I CANNOT believe this.
Size of baby: A bell pepper!
Movement: I know the babe is moving constantly because when we use the doppler and find the heartbeat, we only have a few seconds before it moves to another spot and I have to find it again. It already is learning not to co-operate with it's parents. ;)
Symptoms: Not much really! Very thankful for this.
Total weight gain: About 5-6lbs. Happy about this, too, considering I've been eating everything in sight!
Sleep: I wake up to pee and let the dog out each night which are both things I didn't do pre-pregnancy. I also wake up to roll over each night lol. But, yeah sleep is still good otherwise. Can't complain at this point.
Food aversions: Not a thing.
Cravings: I'm still loving spicy/vinegary foods.
Emotions: Happy. It's like I'm permanent uppers. Pregnancy is like an anti-depressant at this point. I honestly hope it doesn't change.
What do you miss: Nothing really. Now that I'm onto decaf coffee and frapps, there's nothing to miss!
Maternity clothes: Yes and still LOVE.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Boy or girl: I don't know, but the moment of truth is COMING UP QUICK!!! I can't wait!
Next appt: June 24!!!!! :D We'll find out if we have a little son or daughter!!

Best moment(s) this past week: Finishing work today. Now I'm on vacation!! Woot!
What are you looking forward to this week: Going on a much needed relaxing vacation with my hubby.

*~^**17 WEEKS**^~*

  Little Spawner is around 13cm now from head to bum and about 140g (5oz). His skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone. The movements little Spawner is making are becoming stronger and more frequent (although I still can't feel them. Boo.) He can even hear loud noises and may get startled. Fat is starting to form on his little body which will  help him maintain body heat when he's born and look all cute and chubby. ;)




How far along are you: 17 weeks!!
Size of baby: an onion
Movement: Don't feel anything yet.
Symptoms: Nothing really.
Total weight gain: 5lbs.
Sleep: Hmm. Still waking up a few times a night and really early on my days off. But sleep is pretty good otherwise.
Food aversions: Nothing really. I love ALL THE FOODS!!!
Cravings: Hot peppers!
Emotions: So happy!!
What do you miss: Sushi (with raw fishies), cold cuts (without heating...yum!), coffee with caffeine.
Maternity clothes: Yes ma'am!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Boy or girl: Still think boy.
Next appt: June 24 ultrasound!! Can't wait for it!
Best moment(s) this past week: Finding out our IPS test came back negative and announcing the pregnancy on Facebook! It feels like such a relief to have this all out of the closet! ;)
What are you looking forward to this week: My husband coming home! He's on a work trip to London England  all this week and he comes home tomorrow. I've missed him sooooo much and it will be great to have the weekend with him!!!