20 Weeks with #2

Are we really half way done?! We had accomplished so much by this point with Gwendolyn. We don't have nearly as much to do this time around since the baby will be sleeping in the guest bedroom in the pack-n-play, but I'd still like to go through the chaos that is the guest bedroom closet (taking any tips for organization and living in small spaces!) and just in general do some de-junking around the house and deep cleaning. 
We'll make it through the holidays and then tackle it.

I told Tom last night that this is my favorite stage. You're sleeping well, can still carry and have your toddler on your lap, showing and still feeling "cute" but not uncomfortable or huge yet, and can easily put on your coat, pants, socks and boots. What a breeze! Ha.

How Far Along: 20 weeks on 12/7

Size of baby: 6.5", length of a banana

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I had my midwife appointment on Tuesday and I'm only up 2 lbs. I'm not complaining, just a bit surprised! Although having the stomach bug last week probably didn't help. It took a good 4 days to get my appetite back.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, for church otherwise living in comfy-I-am-a-stay-at-home-mom clothes! It's a dream!

Gender:  I love hearing people's guesses. I'd say it's about 50/50 boy or girl so far? Actually, maybe a few more boy guesses.

Movement: Yes! I just love it! I felt the baby for the first time at 16.5 weeks and Tom felt the baby at 17 weeks. It never ceases to amaze me!

Sleep: Gwendolyn has been sick (horrible cough/ear infection) so we've been having slumber parties in the guest bedroom. I have a love/hate relationship with slumber parties with my 20 month old. She's so stinkin' sweet and little and adorable, yet it's not fun to get headbutted and kicked. We'll try the crib again tonight, but her cough makes her very sad. 

What I miss: Being able to take Advil for back pain and headaches. Tylenol is so weak.

Cravings: Back to basically not craving anything, but my love of coffee has returned and it tastes wonderful!

Symptoms: I have a headache almost every single day and legiment aches.

Best moment this past week: Seeing the most precious gift at our u/s appointment. Talk about amazing! I had looked forward to last Friday morning with great anticipation for weeks, and it was just as special with this babe as it was with Gwendolyn. It never gets old to see first hand the work of God, right?!

Coming in a semi-close second would have to be thoroughly enjoying cheddar biscuits (three of them to be exact) and snow crab legs at Red Lobster while Gwendolyn hung out with her daycare friends until 8 pm. Miss Kathy graciously offers a parent's night out to all daycare parents, and we love her even more for it!

Here's to the next 20 weeks of baby bliss!