Week 19

How far along: 19 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: 9 pounds

Maternity clothes: Definitely no regular jeans. Everything else is pretty good. Really enjoying the skirts and dresses with the spring weather we are having.

Best moment this week: After finding out that we are having a girl, I told Chris I wanted to go shopping. He asked what I wanted to shop for and my response was, “I don’t know, I just want something pink!” Well, we didn’t go that night and I held off until I went to the Cottontails event at the BJCC with my sister in law. I didn’t go overboard, but I did buy a pink headband, a little pink hat, and a diaper bag. J Loved shopping for my little girl.

Movement: Yes! She’s starting moving, especially late at night right before I go to sleep. I love going to sleep with that being the last thing I enjoy that day.

Food cravings: oh yeah, Baby girl loves sweets. I mean, I still want things other than sweets, but before being pregnant I could go a month with out wanting anything sweet. Now I want something everyday. Ghirardelli caramel squares have been a weakness.

Symptoms: some occasional indigestion/heartburn, food cravings and having to use the bathroom multiple times in the middle of the night – and I wouldn’t trade any of it just knowing that Baby girl is getting bigger everyday.

Size of baby: about 6 ½ inches from head to rump and weighs about 10 oz.

Feelings: I can’t believe I’m half way through this pregnancy. I’m starting to really get antsy about getting the nursery ready. I am overwhelmed with how much love I already have for this little being and really savor just sitting and feeling her move inside me.