Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 19: Heard your sweet heartbeat this week. 140 bpm - very good little one! =) Dr. A said you and I are both doing well. You’ll probably learn that I’m a bit of a worry wart so I of course worry a little bit that things are going to take a turn for the not so fantastic, but really, I’ve felt pretty at ease through this whole process. I know it must be right! =) We spent most of the week in Colorado visiting friends and having a great time! We visited lots of fun places and I fed you tons of delicious food! =) You’re welcome!

Highlights

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Size of baby: Large Mango

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Approx. 12 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes. I've been gifted lots of comfy shirts. Good thing since some of my regular t-shirts are getting a tad short now.

Gender: We're going to be surprised! 

Movement: Absolutely feeling it now!! Some days more than others but it's there and it's pretty cool. 

Sleep: It's really hit or miss. The constant peeing seems to be not-so-constant now but the discomfort is still there.

Symptoms: I'm starting to notice a slight decrease in the constant hunger. It's not all day every day anymore. Sure, I still have to eat more frequently but I'm also getting fuller quicker and can't eat as much at each sitting. The nausea has continued to stay decreased. HOLLA! Every now and then if I wait too long to eat I'll get it but it is such a major improvement over past months that I won't dare complain about it.  I'm still having occasional heartburn, mega headaches, and back/hip pain. I'm starting to feel more of a need to get things done. Granted, the motivation isn't necessarily there to make it happen! =) I'm waiting on that sudden 2nd trimester rush of nesting energy I've heard about! ha!

What I miss: Not much of anything right now.

Cravings: Sandwiches, sour gummy worms, fruit. 

Best Moment this week: Time off work with Dac and some good friends in Colorado. I also learned that Pop Tart can hear us now. =) That makes me oh-so-happy. 

What I am looking forward to: THE ultrasound this week! =) We're not finding out the sex but I'm still pretty pumped about it.