Halfway there!

I am 20 weeks, so technically I am halfway through this pregnancy.  But, looking at this whole process, I am much closer to the finish then the start.  Looking back, the process started last Oct/Nov when I met the intended parents and then the first transfer which was the beginning of January a whole 12 months before our expected due date. So, 20 more weeks (maybe a little less if history proves to repeat itself) and this whole surrogacy thing will be complete. It has been a crazy journey so far and I am excited to see how it will end, especially looking forward to that day in January that I get to hand the parents their new baby girl! 

I am still feeling great but tired again...but I think that has more to do with the fact that I have to get up super early, like 5 am early, to get my workouts in before the kids are up and our crazy morning begins.  I know, I know, I need my sleep, but I am not a happy person either if I don't get my exercise, so I am just realizing that I am having to go to bed a whole lot earlier, 9:00!

My belly is growing and I am starting to get the "when are you due" question a whole lot more.  I am getting more used to the question and therefor am getting better at the answer, "late January, but I am a surrogate so it is not mine".  Not sure why I feel the need to tell people this right off but it is all I can say when asked!  Before my instinct was to just say "it's not mine" before answering their questions:)  Of course, these questions always start the surrogate conversation but I don't mind, maybe my decision to do this will get someone else to help another family in need!

I have yet to get out my maternity clothes, but they will be making an appearance in my closet this weekend (haven't come down also due to the 75 pound box they are in and I have to remember to ask my husband when he is home!)  I am surviving on my knit skirts and elastic waisted shorts which are a part of my regular wardrobe.  My regular shirts also still fit so all is well there, I won't be wearing maternity shirts for a little bit anyway since I don't want to draw attention to my growing belly:)

19.5 weeks to go, the count DOWN is on!