20 Weeks...Half way!!!

This pregnancy is going by so fast!!  It is much different being pregnant with a 14 month old than a 3 year old.  Lucas goes 100 mph from the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed.  I am physically drained by dinner time.  Thank God Mark is an amazing help once he gets home from work!!  We had our ultrasound at 18 weeks and everything looks healthy!!  It is always so reassuring to have that ultrasound.  As far as preparing for baby we have done nothing.  Am I crazy or what?!  You would think we have everything after 2 but that is not the case.  Having these babies so close means I need two of some things (ex. crib, crib mattress, monitor, double stroller, etc).  So I guess in preparation for baby #3 I have made a list of what we need and it isn't pretty.

Size of Baby and Mama: Baby is supposed to be the size of a banana which would be about 10.5 ounces and about 10 inches long.  I have gained about 8 lbs.  Maternity clothes are so annoying right now because they are too big, but most regular clothes are too small.  The shirt I am wearing in this picture looks kind of ridiculous but it was comfortable :)

Gender/Names: We did not find out at the ultrasound!  I can't believe we didn't find out.  I did think I saw a boy part at one point during the ultrasound.  I am no ultrasound tech, but after seeing 2 boy ultrasounds I am pretty sure I saw it.  Mark and I did turn our heads when she told us to, but I think she accidentally got a little too close to the gender.  My vote is still boy, especially after that.  We have no girl or boy names picked out yet.

Movement: I am feeling the baby move a lot more now.  Mark actually got to feel it this week.  The baby's feet are down so all of the kicks are pretty low.

Sleep: Sleep is pretty good right now.  My left knee and back hurt right now so sometimes I wake up with one or both hurting.  Can't complain too much because I know it could be worse.

What I miss: Feeling well rested.  I have MAJOR pregnancy brain.  I feel dumber by the minute.

Cravings: Salty snacks are still #1 (another reason I think it's a boy). I went through a giant bag of pistachios in no time.  I was craving pies a few weeks ago and I have been loving cuties (small oranges) again.  I also craved those with Lucas.