Week 19

Date: 5/11/15

How far along: 19 weeks

Fruit-size comparison: Mango

Maternity clothes: I've been wearing maternity pants exclusively.   I don't have a lot of maternity shirts, but I don't feel like the belly is growing that quickly so it doesn't matter yet. I feel like I'm kind of at an awkward stage where maternity clothes are too big, but I don't have a lot of clothing options in my closet. 

Weight gain:  11 lbs. total.  That seems like a lot to me, but my doctor wasn't concerned. I guess I was right about having a growth spurt.  I'll just have to make sure I don't get too out of control with my eating. 

Stretch Marks: Not yet.

Sleep: It's not quite as good as it was.:(  I'm starting to get a lot of back pain during the night and I haven't been enjoying sleeping on my side.  I ordered a body pillow from Amazon that should arrive today and I've started doing some yoga videos I found on youtube.  Hopefully doing those things will help.  My doctor also recommended a chiropractor in town that also does massages so I'm going to make an appointment there. 

Best moment of the week:  I had another great doctor appointment today.  It's so reassuring to hear that heartbeat and know that everything is going well. 

Movement:  I feel quite confident about movement now.  I feel the baby every once in awhile during the day, but he/she is really active at night.  I can even feel the movement from the outside sometimes, but it doesn't happen consistently enough for Nate to feel it yet.  

Cravings: Nothing really new or different.  

Gender: I will know on May 21.  

Anything making you queasy/sick: Nope. 

What I miss:  Sleeping well and not waking up in pain. 

 What I’m looking forward to: My ultrasound.  It can"t come fast enough!

Symptoms: Just a growing belly and back pain.  I get occasional heartburn, but if I take a few Tums I can keep it under control.

Emotions:  I'm really feeling quite happy. I love getting a good report from the doctor and checking up on baby.