Halfway there! 20 Weeks!

I actually had two appointments this week. We found out that Baby W is a girl on Monday morning and then had my regular appointment on Thursday afternoon. Dr. M usually always finds the heartbeat right away with the Doppler. Well, on this particular day we were just chatting like always when she placed it on me...then silence. It felt like 30 minutes, but it was really probably only 5. I was looking straight up at her face and she was looking down at my stomach moving it around, and around, and around. She was so calm, so I coudn't take my eyes off of her. Her calmness helped me not freak out. I didn't look at Matt or even think. I just stared thinking if something is wrong I will see it on her face. We heard my heart beating, but not our baby girl's. It was so scary because we had just seen her and she was fine! FINALLY, we heard the heartbeat beating 152. We listened for a long time after that. I guess she was just moving all over the place, but it was truly scary. I was reminded how grateful I was to be in a little exam room with two people that know and care me. And that that with the Lord's help, I can handle anything.

Dr. McCollum knows I like a plan so she told me at my next appointment she would start measuring me (thankful she prepared me ;))....and then 2 weeks after that do some bloodwork since I'm Rh Negative. Then 2 weeks after that do my glucose test. Exciting things to come!

Best moment this week?  Finding out what we are having...so special! Getting to tell my Dr that we were having a GIRL!

Miss anything?  Every now and then I miss cold sandwiches. Or even hot ones. I'm sure it's fine, but no lunch meat at all for this mama to be.

Movement? Not yet, I mean I think I may have a felt her at church Sunday night? But I'm still so encouraged by my Dr who reminded me that she didn't feel hers until 22 weeks. 

Sleep?  Did I mention that Matt got me a pregnancy body pillow. I think he likes it more than me. :) I've still been sleeping well, just waking up early.

Cravings?  FRUIT! I've moved on from apples and now love strawberries and grapes.

Sickness?  I just have to stay away from Mexican food. I hate that because it used to be my favorite.

Other symptoms?  None

Gender? It's a GIRL!

Looking forward to? Getting the nursery ready. Matty deciding on a name.