We're halfway there!! I can't believe we've come this far already. I remember reading my friend Julie's 20 week post and thinking "Wow, she's pretty far along!!" Now I'm writing my own and it just doesn't seem possible that 20 weeks have gone by already. Well, I guess it's really been 16 considering I was technically 4 weeks pregnant the day I found out. It's odd how you get a bonus two weeks, because the doctor predicts your due date based on your cycle. Anyway, I'll get to the good stuff:How far along? 20 weeks!
Best part of these 2 weeks: Although it seems like we found out he's a boy forever ago, it was that best part... in addition to seeing him in the sonogram pictures. It was exciting to see an actual baby, rather than a little blob!
How do I feel? Fat, but I guess that's par for the course. Other than that, I feel great!
Cravings/Aversions: Bagel craving: Satisfied. I had a big ol' sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese from Astoria today and it was amazing. No real cravings these days. I seem to be stuck in the Hungry-but-nothing-looks/sounds-good stage.
What I miss: I've been dying for a mojito lately, but luckily I have the most amazing best friend in the world, and she bought all the fresh ingredients for virgin mojitos for my visit... ahhhh. SO GOOD!
What I'm looking forward to: I really look forward to Brian being able to feel the baby's movements. I feel him all the time, and sometimes I can from the outside, but I also know what I'm looking for. I'm also looking forward to our second set of sonograms on the 13th.
Weekly Wisdom: Nothing too deep, but after some lengthy discussions with Becky, I've decided that I can in fact be a reasonably capable parent. I'm still terrified of the concept of course, but I am pretty sure I'll be able to do this. :)
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Why are you doubting your capabilities about being a parent? No one knows what they are actually *supposed* to do, but you just make it up as you go along, and if you're acting with love and the best intentions for raising your child, you'll be just fine!
You and I are going to be great moms! I think we have an advantage by having experience with kids too. Brian works with the youngins' and you have an understanding of the crazy adolescents. Just be happy you won't have a teenage girl to contend with:) You and I miss the same things! Mojitos and deli meats. I already told Matt to have a mojito ready at the hospital for me.....also, I have found some delis close by. I don't mess around when it comes to my appetite!
Like I said before, preparing to be a parent is a lot scarier than the actual day to day process of parenting.
I'm so glad you came down. 20 wks to go! Congratulations on reaching your 1/2 way point.
I can't even put into words how proud I and happy I am for you and Brian! I can't wait until Brian feels his son kick for the first time! It is nothing short of a miracle!
oh, i forgot to say something about the kicking....matt felt the baby kick for the first time just about a month ago. so, don;t feel bad if brian doesn't feel him right away. lately however, the baby is moving a lot, so he has been able to feel her quite a bit. my sisters have felt the baby too....i think she wants to get out of there:)
You look so beautiful Kristeen! Could not be prouder of you!
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