Week 20! Half Way There

Well here we are! The half way point. It feels so surreal. This amazing little boy is growing strong inside of me and time is starting to move really fast. It seems like I just found out that I was pregnant. I can feel the exact emotions I felt the day I found out. I loved that little Bean so much in just a few moments. I am falling more in love with this little boy every single day I feel I could burst. I can't wait for December but at the same time I want him to stay inside me where I can keep him safe and warm. And because I am a little bit selfish and want to keep him with me all the time.

So little Damian is now about 10 inches long from the top of his head to the bottom of his tiny little feet. He now weighs about 10.5 ounces and is gaining every single day. His movement are becoming stronger and stronger. In just a few weeks I will be able to feel his movements from the outside. Something that his Dad is really looking forward to.

He is now practicing swallowing, preparing his digestive system for his first dirty diaper and first 'meal' of colostrum. He is also producing meconium, the black sticky substance that will make up his first poop.

My uterus is now about level with my belly button. In the first half of my pregnancy I have gained 16 pounds. I thought that was completely great! I imagined I'd have gained much more than that! I should expect to gain about half a pound to a full pound a week now until the end of my pregnancy.

I finally meet my Obstetrician this week which is very exciting. I also expect to have my 20 week ultrasound soon to see how Damian is growing and to make sure that everything is going smoothly. I just can't wait to see him again on the ultrasound screen and get new photos of him.

Well until next time! Hope you all have a beautiful weekend, and are spending it with those you love.

“When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.”