We're halfway there!!!

Well, we are now 20 weeks pregnant. We just had our anatomy ultrasound and I've never been happier.

First a update:
I feel much better. I still get sick occasionally but its not everyday and for that I'm thankful.
Cravings and appetite are at a full roar. I swear I'm hungry every 30 minutes.
I love cookies.
My belly seems to be growing on a daily basis. I can't believe how big I feel some days. Then I laugh at myself because I have so much growing to do.
I've gained back the 10 pounds I lost during the first trimester. It's great being excited about gaining weight.
I feel the baby kick almost daily. It's such a great feeling and I always stop what I'm doing to enjoy it.
Chad has definitely felt the baby too. He thought maybe he had before, but this past Monday he got a good kick right on the hand.
And I love my midwife. After our last appt I felt so relieved to have found a good match. She makes me feel supported and able. She didn't seem judgemental like the other one. I love the clinic; all the other staff have seemed great.



And now the ultrasound:
We're having a little boy. I felt this whole time that I was having a girl so I was shocked! Literally my jaw dropped as I looked at his little wee wee on the screen. A boy... it's amazing.
He was a good boy too for this appointment. He was facing forward with his head up and feet down. We saw his little face and the tears began to leak out of my face (they've been doing that a lot lately).
We saw his brain, eye sockets, spent a lot of time recording the heart, his arms, hands, legs, feet, stomach. Everything looked perfect. He's right on track with his growing and all his proportions are perfect.
At one point he opened his hand for us and it was like he was waving.
He likes to have his hands up by his face.
We saw him making sucking motions with his mouth. It was the most precious thing ever.
He has the cutest little feet.
I think he's so handsome and I love him so much.

And now the photos:

The money shot. That's my boy!

He is so handsome. I can't wait to kiss those little lips.

His little feet. They kick me all the time.

He's so precious.

Such a cute profile.

This is my favorite. I love his little hand.

I never knew how much I wanted a little boy until I found out that's what he is. A lot of people have asked if we're disappointed because it's not a girl. Absolutley not! I love this little boy more than I ever thought possible. I feel so connected to him right now. I am loving each and every kick and movement and am looking forward to finally meeting my son this summer. Chad is looking forward to t-ball and scouts and all the other fun boy things a dad gets to do. He's going to be such a great father.

I can't believe we're already halfway through the pregnancy. It's seriously been flying by.