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This week we were able to have our 20 week anatomy scan. We had debated early in this pregnancy whether or not to find out the gender. I was for not finding out and letting it be a surprise at birth, but Justin wanted to know. After not much argument I conceded. I kind of wanted to know too.

We were able to see all the different aspects of the baby from the head to the feet and finally the big shot: the gender. To my surprise we found a very obvious penis.


It's a boy! 

20 weeks!

How far along? 20 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +9 (?!?!)
Maternity clothes? I have finally had to let my button out on my favorite pre-pregnancy jeans. I cans till wear them fully zipped and just cover the open button with my nifty BeBand.  
Stretch marks? I haven't seen any new ones, but I realized I probably won't be able to tell the difference between the ones I've had and any new ones anyways.  
Sleep? Even though sleep has been great I am still thoroughly exhausted at the end of the day.
Best moment this week? Today baby girl 2.0 is half baked!
Movement: This baby is a mover and a shaker. 
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, but I don't have an aversion to pork this time like I did with Avery.
Gender: Confirmed she is all girl with an ultrasound at my appointment today.
Labor signs? None yet.
Belly button in or out? Still in!
What I miss? Laying on my belly. It's already too big. <--- still true
What I am looking forward to? Christmas is coming and I am so excited to see Avery and how she will react. She has already done so well with the tree and all the decorations. I'm just afraid what she will do when we put wrapped gifts under it.
Weekly wisdom: If your doctor isn't worried about your weight gain you shouldn't be either.
Milestones: Being half way through this pregnancy.

20 weeks 5 days

How far along? 20 weeks 5 days
Weight gain/loss: I haven't been weighed at the doctor but according to my home scale I am up 2 or 3lbs, depending on when I weigh.
Maternity clothes? All the way!
Stretch marks? Yep. I'm saving for removal once we're done having kids!
Sleep? It's ok. I sleep when I can.
Best moment this week? Finding out we're having a girl!
Movement: All the time! Especially after sweets!
Food cravings: No cravings as of recently.
Gender: Baby girl!
Labor signs? NO!
Belly button in or out? Still an innie... for now.
What I miss? The ease of putting on socks. I can still do it, but it takes some effort.
What I am looking forward to? Picking out a crib!
Weekly wisdom: To myself: Don't listen to unwanted advice! To everyone else: DONT TOUCH THE BELLY!
Milestones: Deciding on a name!

Can I get a drumroll, please?

We went to the Perinatologist office today for our BIG ULTRASOUND today.

After 77 pictures and 45 glorious minutes of watching out little one on the big screen we are so excited to announce that we will be welcoming a beautiful baby girl in August!

This picture is of her two legs and the two lines in the middle are her, ahem, lady parts

Everything they measured looked great. She has 10 fingers and 10 toes, 4 chambers in her heart, and a "gorgeous" brain (according to the doctor).

We have about a gazillion pictures, and I will scan some more when I get to work tomorrow.