Along: 19 weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a zesty
zucchini. Love bug is growing hair and has fully developed lips. The areas of
the brain that control each of the senses are currently developing.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Ten pounds. I really
thought it might be fifteen, so I’m totally OK with ten.
Maternity Clothes: Summer is coming
which means HOT in Texas. It was 86
degrees on Saturday and I was really struggling. I can tell this August baby
will really test my ability to stand the heat. That being said- I’ve loved
dresses to help keep me cool.
Gender: We had checkup on Tuesday- heart beat was 158. I had the
sonogram on Wednesday- heartbeat was at 144. I thought girl Tuesday and boy
Wednesday. This will be a back/forth type thing- I guarantee. Matt is 95% sure
it’s a boy.
Movement: Yes! This was affirmed
watching our little one kick and punch on the sonogram machine. The boys kept
saying baby was a ninja.
Sleep: I find myself usually awake from 3-5 am. If I fallback asleep,
it’s a good night. If I’m up for the day starting at oh you know- 3 AM-pregnancy
brain is a real issue. I found I left cream cheese on the dryer after using it
for our bagels. I can never remember where I put my phone, keys, purse, shoes, credit card, etc.
What I miss: Brushing my teeth
without gagging, enjoying smoothies (huge texture issues)
Cravings: chocolate, Greek salad,
salt/vinegar potato chips, oranges, bananas, apples, and CARBS
Symptoms: Tailbone pain- I know
why some people get out of chairs funny while pregnant. I feel like I broke my
tailbone after sitting at work all day. I have dry skin that causes need for
lotion twice a day. I have more pimples than usual (oh puberty symptoms, nice to
see you again).
Best Moment This Week: On Wednesday, we had our 19/20 week sonogram. I’m due August
13th and baby was measuring right on schedule. We have experienced loss and
just a lot of sadness lately with friends. To hear that baby is healthy and
everything looks good- it was just such a joy/relief. I do not take it for
granted and realize this little life is our sweet miracle.
More to come on timing of this baby and all the good things God has done through our miracle....
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