Week 19

The Date: May 29th, 2013

How far along? 19 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 3 lbs above starting weight 

Baby Size: Size of a mango.

Things I learned about Baby:  Your baby's sensory development is exploding! His 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 him, 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. His arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. His 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

Maternity clothes:

  Everything I try on I don't like. But I did buy a maternity swim suit this week. Well, I only bought the bottoms to it and I'm wearing my normal top. I'll need to buy a top soon but the one they had at the store was really ugly and it fit like a tent.

Changes I've noticed: I feel the baby so much more now! I'm also starting to get back pain in my lower back some days.

Sleep: I'm starting to sleep better now. I can sleep through the night most of the time. 

Best Moment this week:  This week was the last week of school. It was a great moment but also sad. I've been spending time this week cleaning out my classroom. Sad at moments but exciting as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in life for me.

Miss anything: Nope

Crave anything:  I never drink milk but for some reason I've been wanting milk this week with certain foods. I've probably had a glass of milk every other day this past week.

Movement: So much movement! Especially in the morning when I first wake up. I think we are almost to the point where Landon will be able to feel him. I felt the movement with my hand only once, but we are getting close I think! :) 

Anything making you queasy or sick:  I think I ate too much gluten this week. I didn't feel well yesterday but I don't think it was baby boy I think it was my recent gluten assumption.

Showing: for sure! I'm so close to actually looking like a legit pregnant woman. I have a large bulge but in the next few weeks I'm sure it will round out to look like a baby bump a little more.

Labor Signs: NONE!


Belly Button:  Still there. Still in. 

Wedding Rings:  Still fit. Still on. 

Moods:  Feel great. Feel excited! Feel normal and happy. 

Dreams:  I had a dream that my mom signed me up for gymnastics and I was in level 3. I went to compete but Terji only taught me the floor routine and not anything else. I also couldn't do a back walkover so I begged my mom not to make the pregnant 27 year old complete level three gymnastics meet. haha  Wow! I guess from all those years I spent at gymnastics meets growing up. 

Baby Preparations:  This week I got a free car seat canopy! I only had to pay for shipping. It was $50 and I got it for free! :) It is good for getting into a building on a cold or rainy day. It keeps the baby dry and warm. So cute.

I am looking forward to...Beginning a registry. Having Landon feel the baby move soon.