month five

How far along: 20 weeks (5 months)- Well, technically I'm 20 weeks 5 days in this picture- but who's counting?!?

Size of baby: a banana! 

Total weight gain/loss: Based on my Dr's records, I'm up one pound. But, I know where I started my pregnancy at weight wise, and I didn't get weighed at the Dr until I was a little farther along. I'm still anywhere between 10-12 pounds under my starting weight depending on the time of day! :-)

Maternity Clothes: Yes! But, now that the weather is warm, I'm wearing lots of dresses. So much more comfortable.

Gender: Girl!!!!

Baby Name: Addison Grey ("Addie Grey") Joey's grandma's name was Addie and my grandma's middle name was Grey. So, we are putting the two names together to honor both grandmas.

Movement: This is SO much stronger and more consistent. She has even gotten strong enough that I can feel her on the outside. Now, I'm just waiting on that moment when she kicks hard enough when Joey or the kids are actually near so that they can feel it too.

Sleep: I'm beginning to think that sleep is not in God's plan for my life.

What I miss: I'm okay right now. I guess if I'm missing anything, it's still sleeping well throughout the night.

Cravings: Still struggling in the appetite department. Some moments, I am STARVING. Some moments, I feel awful. I never really know how I'm going to feel at any given moment/meal.

Symptoms: The only one is still being tired, but I do have much more energy than I had during the first trimester. Obviously, I look pregnant at this point, so I have lots of people asking me questions!

Best moment this month: Several best moments this month! One- finding out that it's a girl! Two- Makinley hearing her heartbeat for the first time with our doppler at home. Three- her movements getting so strong! Four- having our "big" ultrasound and everything looks good! She is healthy and developing on track. Praise the Lord!