20 weeks pregnant-5 months-Half way there!

My body: I felt really good this week. The most exciting thing happened this week...I felt the baby. This was the first time I was sure it was the baby and I can't wait for it to happen again. There have been several other times that it was probably the baby, but I can't say with as much certainty as the first time. It felt like a flock of butterfies flittering around in my stomach:) The only complaint I have for this week is the hip/back pain at night. I wake up and feel a “charley-horse” sensation that is alleviated by sitting up or walking around. Thankfully, I did not lose any sleep from this, but it is pretty uncomfortable. This week I learned that walking for long periods of time can leave my lower abdomen very uncomfortable. My mom and I went to IKEA and I was pretty exhausted by the end of our shopping journey. I took several breaks, but didn’t avoid the pressured feeling that came at the end. So, I guess I learned a lesson about standing/walking for long periods of time. I have been so busy this week that I haven’t had much an opportunity to get to the gym, but I plan on getting back today. I think a little bit of regular walking and a few light weights will do wonders in the end!

The baby Length: 10 inches
Size- About the size of a banana
Weight- 10.5 ounces
Interesting info: “By 20 weeks, your baby is now practicing breathing and swallowing on a regular basis. Your baby continues to grow and fill out, with the head becoming slightly more proportional to the rest of the body.
Your baby's skin is becoming more complex now, forming different layers. The epidermis, or surface of your baby's skin, has four layers that contain ridges for fingertips. The layers that form in your baby's palms and feet will provide him with his own unique fingerprint later in life.”
To see a 3D picture of the baby’s progress: http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/20-weeks-pregnant.html

What we did this week: I was happy to visit with 2 friends I haven’t seen in a while. On Friday night, I went to dinner with a few of the girls, including Lauren who is in town from Seattle. It was so nice to see everyone and catch up. On Saturday day night, Jonathan and I attended Rachel’s engagement party and celebrated with her and her family. It was a very nice party and I enjoyed meeting her fiancé.