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Hi everyone! I had my 20 week appt today! Highlights -

1. They just couldn't get a good pic of the heart. Baby sister was active but just did not show that side at all the whole time. The tech tried her best, but the dr rejected the pictures. I even got up, walked around, drank water, etc but no luck! Have to go back next week (but not complaining about an extra ultrasound!)

2. Apparently I have low papp-a level from tests from before. I was worried, but not as much after googling about it? Hopefully she will measure on track (I don't expect a big baby anyway), and that I won't have pre-e! I'm gonna make a separate post about this

@snowjewelz: I have no experience or insight on the Papp-A but I hope your doctor gives you a good explanation and it's nothing to worry about! Stubborn girl in the u/s - yay for an extra scan though!

Does anyone else have good and bad days energy-wise? I had a couple days last week where I just had no energy and was napping whenever I could and just generally blah. Then Friday/Saturday/Sunday I had so much energy and did a ton of productive stuff and was like sweet my energy is back! Today I'm back to no energy. It's taking some getting used to!

@snowjewelz: sounds like we both have stubborn ones! No clue about the papp-a, I don't even know what that is.

@IRunForFun: I basically am tired 24/7. I have no clue how I am going to handle newborn days again.

@Smurfette: Haha I guess I should clarify. Tired is a relative term. I'm *always* tired but when I say I have "so much energy" I guess I mean I can actually get off the couch and do things rather than just lay there like a lump.

I'm definitely all over the place energy wise. This morning I ran 3 miles and had to stop to walk twice, on Sunday I ran 8 with a friend and zero issues. I'm 17 weeks (and yes, we have a very casual office!)

@madger: One. I love your very casual office. Two. Running seems IMPOSSIBLE, so you are my hero for doing any bit of running!! I am already planning for next summer, need a goal race, or may try a triathlon!! My usual go-to is an early May race, but I may give myself a little bit more time, but don't want to get into too much heat.

@sunnyday: my "running return" goal is a big 10 mile race here in philly in early may. hopefully I'll feel up to it!

@madger: I'm also impressed you're still running. I always thought I'd be one of those people who ran throughout pregnancy but I stopped at 6ish weeks when I was exhausted and no amount of high impact sports bras could make me feel like my boobs weren't about to fall off. I tried to start up again around 12 weeks but it just hasn't felt right - round ligament pain, back pain, cramping after. Ugh. I've been running on and off (mainly on) for almost 20 years so I'm hoping it'll come back after baby's born.

Also, you look adorable. I wish I could pull off overalls! I am so short I'd just look like a giant kid with a pot belly.

@madger: Impressed with your running!

@snowjewelz: Hope you are feeling better! What is coxackie?

I am definitely feeling some movement, even felt some hard kicks the other day. Yesterday I had what I (and friends I texted) assume as round ligament pain for the first time. I don't remember having any with my first. This was sharp pains that came and went for over two hours. It freaking hurt. Slow your roll baby!

I can't believe I am halfway done with pregnancy already. It is going so fast!

Happy Monday?

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

@sunnyday: Unhappy Monday, haha!

Weekend was good... I just find myself easily exhausted from the heat and from running around w/ DD. I love weekends b/c I almost always nap with her!

Any appointments this week? I am going back tomorrow morning so they can hopefully get a good look at her heart. Please baby girl, cooperate!!

I asked my OB about the low papp-a thing, she's basically not that concerned but suggested for me to take a baby aspirin daily.

@snowjewelz: Thanks!!

@Chillybear: Happy anniversary!!

@snowjewelz: I have an appt this week - just the 20 week prenatal, no scan. That's good the OB isn't as worried about the Papp-A!

@Smurfette: Yay for progress on the nursery! Can't wait till we are moved in and can work on things.

Had a good weekend but yesterday was stressful. Spent 4 hours in the sun supporting DH in a 30 mile trail race but he ended up hurting his foot and dropping out at mile 27. Had to take him to get an X-ray but luckily no breaks, just soft tissue damage. I was SO wiped and then when I got home my doula client texted me her water broke!! She's having a home birth and actually it's been 18 hours now and she hasn't had contractions yet. She's headed to the midwife shortly but I anticipate being at a birth tonight. Glad I got to rest last night!!

@snowjewelz: I have to go on Friday for an ultrasound so they can hopefully see her heart through the back since she wouldn't flip during the anatomy ultrasound. Then Tuesday I have a regular doctor appointment. I am off the normal visit list, but they assure me I will catch up eventually.
@IRunForFun: I took LO to the park yesterday, I had to sit down in the shade. I can't deal with this heat. I feel bad for your DH, almost made it to the end!

@Smurfette: @sunnyday: I felt sooo badly for DH too. But it was also like 90 degrees yesterday and after he dropped out he was vomiting so I think it was kind of good he stopped when he did! He's disappointed but, such is life! His foot is pretty bad...very swollen and bruised. It will take a few weeks to heal I think.

@sunnyday: 22 weeks already!!! Wow!!!!

Anyone got more bump photos to share?

Here I am at 19 weeks:

Oh man I don't even want to post my bump pic. I think I have the biggest bump of all lol

@snowjewelz: well now you have to!
@Chillybear: You look great!

@IRunForFun: @Smurfette: Thanks! Last week I really started to "feel" pregnant. I just worry if i'm showing this much now I can only image how big the bump will be in 10 weeks, 15 weeks.....