19 Weeks

19 Weeks






I can't even believe that I am 19 weeks already. Time certainly does fly by!!! By the way, I don't like the picture of the baby in the belly up above. I feel like the baby looks totally squished. I am not 100% positive that I'm feeling the baby, but there are definitely some weird feelings going on in the stomach area that I didn't feel before I was pregnant. But not quite sure yet what they are. There is no question that I am sticking out. Most of my clothes show it, but I do have some "fat clothes" from when I was a little heavier and they definitely still fit. It's kinda nice to be able to button pants still. :-) I am not in maternity stuff other than my jeans. I don't think I'd have to unless they didn't rip with a big hole in them. This week has been pretty crazy and hectic. I had an observation today, which really made me not be able to sleep well all week. Then I was racked with stress/sadness over my friend's father dying. It's going to be good to have a weekend. Well, that's about all for now. On to the weekly quiz.


19 Week Quiz

How far along: 19 weeks and 1 day today

Weight gain: I weighed myself yesterday and I gained some more weight... obviously. I am up about 11 pounds.

Maternity clothes: I am not completely in them, but will be soon.

Stretch marks: Trying to keep them away.

Sleep: I had a rough week sleeping this week. I didn't get good sleep, and when I woke up I'd feel even more tired. I know that I need a restful and relaxing weekend to help get some sleep back.

Best moment of the week: Thinking I feel the baby move (even if it's just gas) haha

Movement: I think so!

Food cravings: I just want good food. I didn't want much chicken this week, which is totally out of the norm for me. I wanted beef stew, chop meat, and beef stroganoff.

Labor signs: No!

Belly button in or out: Still in. Hopefully it stays in!

What I miss: I miss not having to pee so much!

What I'm looking forward to:Our ultrasound next week!!! I can't wait.

Weekly wisdom: Always tell the ones you love that you love them.

Milestones: Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

Oh yeah, there is a bump. And I think it's bigger than this picture makes it look!