19 Week Update

Not a whole lot going on this week.  I think little one had a growth spurt because I have had stretching pain all week, and suddenly my bump seems much more noticeable.  Work has been really busy, and R is busy prepping for a show on Monday.  Other than that, same old, same old around here.

I have one more week until I am half-baked and only 5 more weeks until V-Day (viability day)!!

Weekly Check In:

• How far along?: 19 weeks

• Total weight gain: I am up 2 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight as of Monday.

• How big is baby?: Baby is the size of a mango this week. 

• Maternity clothes?: Fully in maternity clothes at this point.  They are so comfortable.

• Movement: Felt a couple of stronger kicks after eating a cinnamon roll the other day.  Other than that, still wiggles and little pokes here and there.

• Stretch marks?: Just the ones I already had.

• Sleep?: Still having a hard time sleeping.  I just got a second body pillow and that seems to be helping a little bit.

• Symptoms?: Heightened sense of smell, gassy, really vivid dreams, round ligamnet pain, and I really want to get started with cleaning and organizing everything.  I'm not really sure that last one is a symptom, but there you go.

• Food cravings: Sweets, burgers, other than that not a whole lot.

• Belly button in or out?: Still an innie.

• What I miss: Not a whole lot at this point.

• What I'm looking forward to: Still excited about my next OB appointment and our anatomy scan on 9/6!

• Best Moment this week: Getting definite kicks from little one.

• Milestone: Baby is getting very mobile.  Baby is now coated in vernix caseoa (waxy cheese-like stuff) to protect it's skin.  Last week was a much more exciting milestone!

- J