20 Weeks

Today I am at 20 weeks in my pregnancy. That means, it's the halfway point! I've still been feeling great. I've started to feel Madison moving around inside. It feels really weird, but cool. I have my checkup tomorrow.

(from babyfit.com)

...in Week 20

Your Body If your doctor hasn’t already measured your tummy, now is the time. Although the size of every uterus (and every baby) is different, most women measure around 8 inches (20 cm), from the top of the pubic area to top of the uterus. You will continue to grow about half an inch (15 cm) per week for a while. If your measurement is much larger, it could mean your pregnancy is farther along than expected—or that you are carrying twins! If it’s much smaller, it may indicate your baby is not growing as expected, or that your pregnancy is at an earlier stage. Either way, most women will have an ultrasound at this time to determine how their pregnancy is going, and to find out the sex of the baby.


YOUR BABY THIS WEEK...Week 20
Congratulations—you’re almost halfway there! Celebrate by talking to your baby since she can hear you now. Your Baby: Weighing in at about 9 ounces (.25 kg) and measuring over 6 inches (15 cm) long, your baby is aware of all kinds of sounds, from the beating of your heart and growling of your tummy, to songs on the radio and the buzzing of your alarm clock. If you feel a “bounce” in your tummy when you hear a loud noise, it’s because your baby hears it too! This is the start of your baby's active phase. You'll feel every twist, turn, and wiggle. You may also hear your baby’s heartbeat through a stethoscope, and it’s probably faster than you expect—120 to 160 beats per minute.