20 Weeks – Halfway There!
08th
2008
Hallelujah & praise Jesus — I am halfway through this pregnancy! It’s hard to believe I’m 5 months pregnant, but I have to tell you, it feels awesome that people are actually starting to notice the bump (although, I’m still fully convinced that they’re thinking, ‘Oh THAT’S why she’s getting so fat!’) Seriously, 15 pounds in 20 weeks. But hey, I’m not stressing over it. Not at all. Not in the least bit worried about being 5 pounds heavier than I was at my heaviest. No big deal. I hate you Full-O-Bull, I HATE YOUUUUU!
Anyway, here’s my belly bump, as of last night. Cheeeeeeese:
Something exciting, at least for me, is the fact that this little girl has been kicking more and more every day. Even in the middle of the night. To the point where it actually wakes me up. Yes, this 10.5 ounce bundle of karate-choppin’ joy can actually wake the person who has been known to sleep through absolutely ANYTHING. What a life I will have in a few months. But hey, I’m still excited!
Also, we’ve decided that we’re going to name her Madelyn. I’ve actually had that name picked out for… ohhh, 6, 7 years now… so Jamie Lynn Spears can’t take that from me, ohhhhh no. I called dibs when Jamie was still on the teat.
On my way to my 20 week doctor visit. Hope you all have a fabulous Tuesday!
Edited to add:
I just got back from my appointment and –BOOYA– I’ve only gained 10 pounds. That was enough to send me straight to Arby’s to celebrate.
You are the cutest little pregnant girlie ever! I love hearing about your pregnancy journey! It’s so cute how you’re so excited — you’re going to be the best little mom! And thanks for sharing your baby girl’s name — I think Madelyn is just darling. Love it! It’s old fashioned and adorable. And yeah, phooey on Jamie Lynn Spears!
on July 8th, 2008 at 9:49 am
So cute! And at least your baby has a real name and not a nickname as a first name… umm yeah.
on July 8th, 2008 at 10:10 am
You look so great. Love the name choice. :)
on July 8th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Very cuuuuuuuuuuuute. Awwwww I want to see it for reals. Lol @ Steph. Maddie!
on July 8th, 2008 at 10:43 am
ive always loved the name madelyn for a little girl!! so much so that its one of the names i was thinking of naming my daughter…that is when i do decide to have children (not anytime soon for me). great choice! :)
on July 8th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
So pretty!! I remember when my little one started kicking like crazy. He loved his lunch time Jalapeno chips :)
What’s really neat, is toward the end of the pregnancy, when you can REALLY feel ALL of her movements, you should start keeping track of what time she wakes you up. You might be surprised that it could be similar to when she wakes up after she’s born. At least that’s how mine was for a little while.
on July 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I love the name Madelyn. You look gorgeous, mama!
on July 8th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Congratulations on getting to the halfway mark. Uggh, it is going to suck this summer though, being pregnant and HOT all the time. Even though I haven’t gained any weight yet, I feel like I have, and I can tell I am expanding. I can’t wait until I can feel our little baby movin’ and groovin’. Cause I just know our baby will be a dancing fool.
on July 8th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
You make me laugh so much! Yay for 10 lbs!
on July 8th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Love the name! And you are so super cute!
on July 8th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
What the heck is up with those doctor scales? They are always way different than my home one. In your case a good thing… in my case not so much. I have a digital scale at home and trust it way more than that piece of antiquity in the doctor’s office though.
on July 8th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
you are just TOO adorable!!!!!
10lbs and halfway trhu? are you kidding me? you are seriously doing fantastic! i had gained somewhere around, erm, 25-30 by then??
Arby’s to celebrate indeed!! ;)
on July 9th, 2008 at 9:46 am
um, hi. could you BE any more freaking adorable?! ahhh. cuteness. and that name? i love it. and really, nobody like jamie lynn spears. your maddie is going to be wayyyy cuter. ha. xoxox
on July 9th, 2008 at 10:38 am
you’re looking wonderful! I love watching that baby bump grow and grow. :) 10 pounds in 20 weeks is great, I think. Everyone puts on weight differently, but the important thing is that you have ahealthy baby and you look pretty healthy yourself. A bit of indulgent fast food is def. a pregnancy neccesity! hehe
I love your little girl’s name. Of course, I was the nosy one who asked about it earlier, which I felt kind of badly about (seriously. I’m so nosy)…. so I’m glad you’ve told us all. And I didn’t even know Jamie Lyn Spears named her daughter that! So there you go.
on July 10th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
You look FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!! Congrats on 20 weeks! You’re on the homestretch now, baby. I love baby bumps, and I have major bump envy of yours… :o)
on July 11th, 2008 at 5:55 am
I just came across your blog! You are absolutely adorable with your pregnant belly.
on July 11th, 2008 at 8:29 am