Can't believe we're already 20 weeks

We've reached the half-way mark, and I can't believe it's here already.  During the beginning of our first trimester, we kept talking about how we wished 20 weeks would hurry up and get here.  Well it's here, and I'm wishing time would move a little slower.  Especially now that all the sickness is gone and I'm feeling very good and able to enjoy all the little things.  

We had another ultrasound appointment this week and it was a very exciting one.  "Bean or The Bean" as Adam and I have been using to refer to him/her is quickly growing!  I honestly feel like my tummy popped out of nowhere this week.  The doctor "reassured" me at our last appointment that I don't have very much room for my belly to grow up or down, due to my short torso, so I would most likely be growing out..comforting I know.  Bring on the body butters, lotions, oils, anything to postpone/minimize these stretch marks from coming; because based on my family's genetics, they're inevitable ;) 

Our not so little Bean is a little bit ahead of schedule, measurement wise and also weighing a little heavier than the 20 week average at 12oz.  I'm convinced after viewing the ultrasound the extra weight is all in the head, he/she is going to have a large noggin like daddy, LOL.  I'm just kidding, kind of..

For the past week or so, I've been feeling weird flutters in my stomach, but wasn't completely sure of what they were.  On Tuesday night (May 21), after Allexies' Strings Recital I felt the flutter again, only a lot stronger - I can officially feel movement!  I tried to get Adam to feel too, however, we weren't quick enough, and he didn’t get a chance to feel.  Hopefully we'll move fast enough for him soon.  He keeps saying that Bean and I are always trying to party without him.

We also found out whether Bean is a little boy or girl, however, we're mean and are going to make you wait until our next posting :)  Until then, here are a few pictures on the progression of our pregnancy since the first ultrasound and a fun questionnaire, I’m going to try to continue keeping.

How far a long? 20 weeks
Maternity clothes? A mixture of both, normal clothes and a few maternity pieces.  I’m in LOVE with my maternity jeans though J
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Trying to adjust to not being able to sleep on my back or stomach..harder than I thought it would be.
Best moment this week: Getting to see Bean in the ultrasound and finding out the sex
Miss Anything? Raw sushi!

Movement: Starting to really feel it this week
Food cravings: Orange Julius’!  They're sooo delicious!
Anything making you queasy or sick: The thought of apple juice
Have you started to show yet: Yes I am
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness
Belly Button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Very happy
Looking forward to: Adam being able to feel Bean move

<3 Christina