Half Way There

It's been a busy few weeks for this Mommy-to-be! It started with some exciting news - Baby New Year will be a baby girl! I was really anxious to find out the sex and it was such a big moment for me to hear we are having a girl. I had a hunch, but didn't trust myself enough to believe it. As we watched the sonogram and saw her profile, her little legs kicking, and her whole body twist & turn I was overwhelmed. She literally mooned us and the Tech froze the screen to confirm that vacant space between her legs meant we were looking at our daughter. I smiled and my eyes welled up because it felt like such a giant step in getting to know this precious little being growing inside of me.

So now I am 20 weeks and half way there! I have felt a great change in my pregnancy over the last 2-3 weeks. My energy is back, my stomach has settled down and the crazy mood swings seem to happen less and less. I still get a volcanic case of heartburn every once in a while, but nothing like before. I think my mind, body and spirit are getting used to being pregnant. There are some new challenges - sore hips, trips to the bathroom at 1am and 4am, and my shoes seems to get farther and farther away every day. But I really am enjoying this second trimester shift and I plan to make the most of it! I am not sure when the 'nesting' phase is supposed to begin, but I am an event planner by trade so I have been mapping things out since Week 6. But now I really have the energy and desire to get the ball rolling. We had our first trip to Babys R Us and I can't wait to start building the registry and designing the nursery for her. I know the next 20 weeks will surely fly by as fast as the last 20.

All this new found energy couldn't have come at a better time because I have started on a new work project that will keep me busy until the end of September. That is really why I have not been blogging and tweeting as often. But I am trying to find a balance - I know I will have to find it with work and mommyhood in the near future - so I am practicing my balancing act now. I greatly welcome any words of wisdom from you wise Mommys - please share your secrets with the new girl! ;)

Be back soon,
NikkiD