Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Ohhhhh We're Half Way There (Insert Baby Fist Pump)

Yes, I had to bring the Jersey as 1) We just got back from the Jersey Shore (Sea Isle City in case you are wondering...which is wonderful, and not anything like the trashy tv show) and 2) I heard this song on the radio today, which was fitting since mcnugget is officially 1/2 baked. Baby totally fist pumped. I mean he or she is a product of two parents who met in a bar with an 80s cover band, so it is required. Welcome to your future baby, welcome to your future.

Anyway, Ryan convinced me to take a 1/2 way picture this weekend for the baby book that I'm hoping to put together sometime before the grand arrival. The chest to belly ratio is still a little off, but closing in. My arms and legs have gained nothing so far, and my face has actually thinned out. But everything in between.... oy vey. So worth it though. And, since I'm feeling generous today, I've included the picture below:



And for comparison, here is the only other pregnant picture I have at 4 weeks: 



A friend of ours told us that hitting 20 weeks is awesome, because you can start counting down. I have to agree...it feels pretty sweet. Even though I'm still having fairly bad hip pain and sleeping in a recliner, just knowing that we're on the downhill trek to meeting our baby is a huge deal mentally. I've even noticed a little bit more energy (although this could be due to work starting to finally slow down a bit), and my love for brussels sprouts has returned! They are by far my favorite food (cooked in olive oil on the stove with onions and sea salt), and I was so sad that the thought of them made me nauseous. But alas, all is good in my brussels sprout loving world again. 

20 more weeks to go baby! Can't wait to meet you (but in June...stay in there until then)!

7 comments:

Meagan said...

Aww your little bump is adorable. Thats exactly how I carried too... all in the tummy and the boobs! ha ha. Later on my butt got big too, so I looked like an oompa loompa with skinny legs! ha ha!

Ally said...

You look FAB and very very tiny! :)

Nat said...

You look great!! Yay for the half way point!

Erica said...

SO CUTE! I'm so happy for you guys! And you better start stocking up on the orange and maroon baby gear TODAY! I don't think I can approve of a McNugget in blue and orange:)

Lindsey said...

Your little bumb is just precious, you look great!!

Happiness Is... said...

You look great! 20 weeks is a huge milestone mentally!

Colette Parratt said...

you look so beautiful. :)