19 weeks – almost halfway! All being well, in just 20 weeks time, I will be meeting my baby. If the next 20 weeks fly by as fast as the last 19 have done, it will be here before I know it. June still seems so far away, but it really will not be long before my baby is in my arms.
I am feeling pretty well at the moment. The bump seems to have changed shape and moved upwards a bit – this has resulted in breathlessness if I walk too far or go up the stairs too fast. I know this will get worse before it gets better too! Baby’s movements have changed too – they have gone from the gentle flutters to feeling more like proper kicks – albeit very gentle ones, almost like someone is flicking me from inside. It’s so reassuring to feel, and I can’t wait for the proper big kicks and pokes. I don’t think it will be long before the children are able to feel the movements if they touch my tummy, and I know they will be fascinated.
It’s scan week next week, and Gemma and Jacob really want to know if it’s a brother or sister. They are going to have to wait a bit longer though, as we are not finding out. Either way, I know they will dote on the baby – they are so excited. They love listening to the heartbeat on the doppler – it’s really easy to find the heartbeat now, it is always just below my belly button and slightly to the left. Baby moves a lot when we are listening to the heart, and you can hear the wriggles and kicks on the monitor.
I am feeling much hungrier than usual at the moment, and get quite light headed and shaky if I don’t eat regularly. I have lost my sweet tooth slightly, and am wanting much more fruit – apples, grapes, mango, pineapple and endless glasses of fruit juice. I am also really loving jacket potatoes and tuna – it seems like it’s a fairly healthy baby to be honest! I am so much thirstier than usual, which I assume is due to the baby too – I am drinking all the time.
If you want to read last weeks post, you can catch that here. I will be back with 2 posts next week – my usual 20 week update on Monday and then another quick post after my scan on Wednesday – eeek!
wow congrats! My sister just had her first and it is amazing how much the body can change. I have no children myself so it’s always good to know what I am in for! hehe xx
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Thank you. Pregnancy is pretty magical 🙂
Awww it’s so exciting to follow pregnancy stories! I loved being pregnant and it makes me want to be even more than I already do! Lovely to see you are having a great pregnancy so far and good luck for your scan 🙂 #magicmoments
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Thank you – am really looking forward to the scan!
I love that you’re not finding out what you’re having – though I have a strong feeling myself 🙂
Your pregnancy really is flying by! x
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I have a feeling too 😉
Aw you’re looking so well Kate, so exciting now its getting halfway time!! 🙂
Hope the scan goes well next week!! take care!
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Thank you – time is flying, can’t believe I am almost halfway there!
Wow almost half way already. It does not seem so long ago you were announcing your pregnancy. Glad to hear you are having a nice pregnancy I hope it continues. Good luck for your scan next week. You are making me mr broody but I’m not planning anymore baby’s x
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Such a beautiful bump! I can’t believe you are nearly 20 weeks already!!
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I can’t believe you are pretty much halfway! Quickest pregnancy ever!! x
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What a lovely bump!
What a lovely way to record your pregnancy, I hardly have any photos of me whilst pregnant.
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Ahhhh so exciting! Its flying by!!! I really think its a girl 🙂 xx
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How exciting! I loved the kicks and moving around part when I was pregnant!
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It’s amazing how quickly it goes isn’t it? Your little one will be here before you know it! Lovely to hear all about the movements I always feel so awed by the fact there is a tiny human growing inside us. Just magical! Thanks for linking with #MaternityMondays
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Lovely to keep things for a surprise, hope the scan goes well and don’t look too hard for boy bits incase you spoil things for yourselves!
Looking fab Kate! The halfway mark is such a satisfying milestone to get past – it all goes very quickly from here on in!
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It has really flown by! x
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I didn’t realise you were pregnant Kate, huge congrats. I always wanted four kids, but think it’ll be three for us. You’re looking great 🙂
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What a lovely bump and lovely to read your pregnancy story. Congratulations on becoming a family of six in a few months x
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Wow, 19 weeks already! It’s flown by! You don’t think you can be persauded by Gemma and Jacob?! 😉 #MagicMoments
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No, we are definitely having a surprise, much to Gemma and Jacob’s disgust lol
How exciting!! I so miss being pregnant so love seeing updates 🙂
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Oh wow, 19 weeks already!
I hope all goes well with the scan for you next week.
I couldn’t wait to find out Boo’s gender though I am so bad with surprises!! Hehe.
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