Halfway, folks!

Yesterday I hit the 20 week mark. I'm so excited to know we are halfway to meeting our little man! I'm also excited to go back to the high risk doctor in two weeks to check on him. I'm staying positive with his Hydronephrosis and am thankful we get to continue to see Jack every 4 weeks. I'm especially interested to see how much our little chunk has grown.

On a downside, because of my PCOS and a strong family history of diabetes, I had to do an early screener for Gestational Diabetes. Of course, I failed the one hour test and go in tomorrow to complete the 3 hour test. Positive thoughts, please! I've always known GD was a possibility with all the odds against me but I'm not ready to accept the side effects of that along with all the other issues we're already battling.

Mini G's size: At the 20 week mark, Jack should weigh about 10.5 ounces. However, he was estimated to weigh 10 ounces at his 18 week appointment so I am sure he's bigger than that already. Lengthwise, he should be the length of a banana. It's crazy to think how fast babies grow.

Weight gain: I'm currently up 6.5 pounds at this point and am proud that I have not gone crazy with snacking. This is another reason I know that my odds for GD are already against me because it's not like I've only been eating junk food all along and packing on the pounds. I've also been working out so I know that my diet and exercise may not be perfect but I am definitely trying to do that right thing and not just sitting at home eating donuts all day. The average weight gain for this point is 10 pounds so I'm hoping to stick to 25lbs or less for the entire pregnancy. We'll see how that goes.

Best moment this week: Stronger kicks! I absolutely love feeling Jack kick and the kicks are getting more aggressive so I know for sure that's what I'm feeling. In addition, Michael was able to feel Jack kick from the outside this week. I know it grossed him out because he referred to the movie 'Alien' but it's still a huge milestone.

Food cravings: No cravings. I've actually had little appetite this entire pregnancy. Nothing ever sounds good and when I do eat, I get full after a few bites. 

Symptoms: Round ligament pain and heartburn are the only symptoms I am battling right now. A lot of nights my knee seems to lock up and cramp but I'm not sure if that is pregnancy related or not. I've had some headaches off and on again but nothing too excruciating. 

Looking forward to: Continuing to feel Jack kick and seeing him in 2 weeks at our next appointment. <3 

This week's picture is taken more from the front view. The other pictures turned out blurry thanks to my husband's rush to get it over with. You can clearly tell that most of my growth this pregnancy has been up top and I don't mean my stomach. ;) Sorry to any boys out there.

Love, 

The Growing Goodins

19 weeks!

Mini G's size: At 19 weeks, Jack should be 8.5oz and 6 inches from head to rump. Baby Center says, "the size of a large heirloom tomato." However, at our 18w1d appointment, Jack was measuring 19w1d and his stomach was measuring 20w. They predicted that he weighed about 10oz based on that ultrasound (a week ago!). I think I'm going to have a chunky baby on my hands! :) 

Weight gain: Still only running about 5-6 pounds at this point. I know I'll start packing it on the last half of the pregnancy. 

Best moment this week: Nothing too exciting this weekend. I have felt a lot of movement and I'm ready for bigger movement. Remind me that I said this when I complain of him kicking me in the ribs. ;)

Food cravings: I really haven't had any cravings. I've been wanting something salty the past few days but have fought against it in hopes of sticking to my healthy eating plan. 

Symptoms: Round ligament pain; I've had a lot of stretching and poking on my left side. Minimal heartburn and still pretty tired. Because Jack is balled up in the bottom of my uterus he keeps kicking my bladder which has caused me to run to the bathroom every 10-15 minutes.

Looking forward to: More movement and my next ultrasound to see our sweet boys growth. I am going to be monitored for one particular reason with Maternal Fetal Medicine so in order to stay positive I am reminding myself that I'm just glad I'll get to see my baby's growth every 4 weeks. :) 

Here's proof that the bloat is gone and I'm gaining weight. Nevermind the fact that I've worked with almost 30 preschoolers today and look like a hot/exhausted mess.

Love, 

The Growing Goodins!