Half way: 20 weeks!

So me and my little one have met the half way point. It feels like this pregnancy is going to last forever. I cannot believe I have 20 more weeks. But my sister put it best this morning. I should enjoy this time because this is the longest I will ever be able to hold her. If this little one is anything like her sister, she would rather run, run, run than be held down by her mama.

Last week we went to see the high risk doctor. About three weeks ago they said my Quad screen testing came back positive for Down Syndrome. Well that will sure make a girl ugly cry on the phone while out at a client's office. After much searching the internet I found that it was quite common to have a false positive. I also prayed and felt so much peace about the situation, that I tried my best not to think about it. Was I nervous? Sure. But I kept saying there is nothing I can do about it. If God thinks I can handle it then that is the way it is supposed to be. So last week we went to have a Level II ultrasound. It was such a neat experience. I was extremely nervous, but the ultrasound tech was amazing. Everything was looking so good. I wasn't seeing any of the classic DS signs. I few tears of joy streamed down my cheek throughout the ultrasound. It was very detailed and the tech was very informative. After that the doctor came in to say they saw nothing on the ultrasound that would lead us to DS. Apparently the hormones that were high on my Quad Screen could also be signs for pre-term labor, low birth weight, and high blood pressure (which if you know me. I am a tad high strung normally). So I am going back a couple more times to check on the babies growth, her heart, and her little swimming pool. Other than that things look great. So great big sigh of relief.

Other things to mention: This time around I am so much more tired. I think it is because I have a little one to chase in the evenings. I also feel more achy and my lower back is more strained. I stopped being nauseous about week 16/17. I have been working out more this time around. While it is not consistent, given my crazy work schedule, it is at least existent. Not the case with Addison. Same as last time no weird or crazy cravings. Not really any more or less hungry from when I am not pregnant. I have definitely noticed this time around having little to no patience and being much more irritable (read, poor Tim). I am really excited to have another newborn, but also remembering those sleepless first few months. I do expect to be much more relaxed this time around.

All in all we are very excited, and feel so blessed to be having another little precious girl. Tim's slim chance of a boy was shot down at our appointment. We are so excited and thankful for our little Lilah Grace!