20 Weeks

I am officially over the hump on the downward slope to having our little girl. I can't wait. I had my 20 week visit on the 21st of January and according to the doctor, everything is progressing well. The baby's heart rate remains in the 150's and the ultrasound pictures and info from the previous month shows everything is right on track. No abnormalities noted and the baby is growing at a normal rate. I had my belly measured, 20 cm, which does match to the weeks I've been pregnant. I only gained 2 pounds this past month and in total, I have been staying within the weight gain recommendation. I have started to feel movement this past week. It is so incredible and surprising. One minute nothing and then this bigger flutter movement and ooohhhh. It makes you stop what you are doing to pay attention wanting more.
This past month, sleeping has become a bit uncomfortable. I am not used to sleeping on my side, so I am continuously tossing and turning. Now that my belly is getting bigger, it is not as easy getting in and out of bed along with repositioning. I would have never thought it would take much effort just to turn from one side to the other, but it does. It is almost like a straining feeling. Not sure how else to explain it. At times, David will come up to me and want to tickle, and I am begging him to stop. Tickling is not tickling anymore. It is a straining feeling in the abdomen and that does not feel comfortable at all. So he has backed off from that, well for the time being anyway. The hormones are up and down all the time. I will be laughing and fine one minute, then all of a sudden start crying. I realize what is happening, however I can't help myself. I don't like that part of the pregnancy. I don't feel in control, and for you that know my very well, I have a hard time not being in control.
David and I have started talking names, however it is a slow process. We have very different taste in names, so we are just waiting to come up with one that will be a hit for the both of us. Our next appointment with the doctor is on the 18th of February. I can't believe I will be six months at that point. It all seems like yesterday that David and I started the IVF process.