19 Weeks!!

One more week and I'm HALFWAY THERE!  My mom and I were talking on Easter about how slow this pregnancy seems to be going, when everyone around me seems to be flying through theirs.  I had to remind her though, that we found out we were pregnant at 4 weeks, and we told them right after we found out (I know you aren't supposed to tell until after the first trimester, but it was Christmas, I had to tell!) and so it seems like I've been pregnant for such a long time.  I think that once we find out the gender of the baby, and start actually getting the nursery ready, and buying clothes and getting ready for the baby to be here, the second half will fly by! 

I didn't write right after my doctors appointment on Thursday....sorry!  I'm a terrible blogger, turns out.  :)  First of all, it was super awkward, because the nurse that took my weight, blood pressure, pulse, and all that jazz was a girl that I used to babysit for!  Definitely made me feel old!  Babys heart rate is 130 (totally in the boy zone!) and my doctor says that everything looks good from what she could tell.  I did ask her about the cramping, and she said that since it only happened for a little bit and then went away, she is thinkin that it is round ligament pain.  I have an ultrasound on the 10th and she said we could take a look at my cervix then and make sure everything is good, but she isn't too concerned about it.  I haven't had any strong cramping like that since, so I am gonna just write it off as round ligament pain as well. 

A little less than 2 weeks until our gender reveal party! I am so excited, I can't even stand it.  Cody's mom is positive that the baby is a boy.  I'm about 70% sure that it's a boy, but we will see for sure in 12 days!!!   CAN'T WAIT!!!

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Baby Update!

HOW FAR ALONG: 19 Weeks 1 Day!

BABY IS THE SIZE OF A: Mango

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Only maternity pants at work....but it seems that all my shirts are getting shorter, so I may need to invest in some soon!

WEIGHT GAIN: I've only gained .8 of a pound!  My mom didn't gain any weight during her pregnancy, she actually lost weight, so I have a feeling I'll follow in her footsteps!

STRETCH MARKS: No new ones!

SLEEP: I've been sleeping decent.  My hips tend to ache after work, so it's been hard to fall asleep right away.

CRAVINGS: Chips and Salsa.  And vinegar-y foods, like ketchup, italian dressing, and pickles.

MISS ANYTHING?: I am aware this may make me sound like an alcoholic, but I miss being able to have a drink.  Cody and I went to a party for his work, and I wished I could have just had one drink.  I stuck to my water, but man I wanted a beer!  Plus, Oberon is finally out, which means summer! 

MOVEMENT: Nothing yet. I asked the doctor about this the other day, and she said that I still have a few weeks until I for sure should feel movement.  

BELLY BUTTON: It's still an innie!

WEDDING RINGS: On!