20 Weeks - Half Way there... already

Iam 20 weeks pregnant today. I need to post a picture, but I just havent had the energy to take one. Funny how so much other stuff becomes important. We got a head start on packing (as Im sure I mentioned before!) so things are coming along good. That being said, Im starting to feel pregnant, and starting to get the itch of planning things. Planning a nursery, finding a car seat, finding a stroller, getting the move done and over with... all that type of stuff! On top of everything else, I feel like my brain has been fried. I think its baby brain, but honestly I feel like its gone! I cant think straight, or there are times where a simple word in a conversation wont come to mind, or shopping in save on this evening I knew what I needed but I couldn't get anything straight, or find the isles I need in an order that made sense! And believe it or not there are other stories and examples of me loosing my brain but I cant remember them. Go figure.

My sciatic nerve has also starting acting up. I never had this pain when I was pregnant with Eli, but this pregnancy is a whole different story. If I move a certain way it sends piercing pain down my butt and my leg, only my right leg/butt cheek though. Then sometimes it won't bother me at all, and come on out of no where. The joys of being pregnant.

One thing Ive been thinking a lot about is a car seat. We still have awhile, but Im trying to find sales. 1) Because Im cheap, and 2) because our baby will probably spend less than a year in a baby carrier. Seems a little crazy to send $200 + on a car seat, and then more on a stroller. I had looked on Kijiji for a used car seat, but car seats are one of those things that are not the best to buy used. So maybe Ill keep my eyes peeled with people that I know. Might be able to get one from someone I know & trust. Anyone out there?? Or if you have any suggestions of how I can get my hands on a half decent baby carrier for a good price... Im all ears!! All the baby gear sure adds up!!

So here is some info on my pregnancy this past week & I know I owe you guys a picture. Ill get on it!!

• How far along? 20 weeks 0 days
• Total weight gain:4 lbs
• Maternity clothes?  All bottoms, yes. Still wearing most of my regular shirts
• Stretch marks? None new that I can tell, but who knows!
• Sleep: Still not too bad. I usually get up around 5:30am to pee, and at that point my stomach hurts because Ive waited too long.
• Best moment this week:  Drawing with Eli on the whiteboard a picture of our family & new baby, and then him asking for us to draw baby the next day.
• Miss Anything? A nice cold beer, or a glass of wine. Just because I cant have it, Id love a glass.
• Movement: Starting to feel more and more. Mostly when Im sitting and quiet.
• Food cravings: Im on a strawberry kick right now.
• Food aversions: I dont want anything with meat, which is too bad because the iron is so important... this is something I need to talk to my midwife about.
• Gender: Boy.
• Labor Signs: Uh no...
• Symptoms: Sciatic nerve pain, stomach is starting to get itchy
• Belly Button in or out? In for now
• Wedding rings on or off? On.
• Looking forward to: Being able to start a nursery and get settled in our new house