Baby boy is GROWING! And so is his momma! Sometimes I step on the scale and it says I've gained 2 lbs overnight. Is that really possible? I don't think so... it has to be water weight, right? Well, I'm happy I'm gaining weight because that means my little love bug is growing, and all I want is for him to be healthy.
But, it is a bit difficult to see the scale rise each morning. It can be a little shocking, to say the least. For me, I didn't gain any weight for the first 10-11 weeks, and now I'm packing it on. SO, it makes me a wee bit nervous for how the next 20 weeks are going to go. Oh, well. C'est la vie! I just hope it doesn't go to my face... I remember in college when I packed on the pounds and my cheeks were like chubby chipmunks. I'm hoping I don't go down that path :)
Otherwise, I've been feeling more baby kicks and it's such an amazing feeling. It's like a secret game between the two of us :) I had Lukas feel my belly the other night and he felt his first kick. He had his hand on my belly and then quickly pulled away, startled, "Oh! I felt it!!"
It's such an odd experience (especially for someone else who's not used to the feeling) to feel a little being moving inside you, but at the same time, it's seriously SO cool.
Anyway, baby boy is doing great and keeps on growing. We have our 20 week appointment on Thursday and I'm so excited! Although we don't have our 20 week ultrasound until the following Tuesday, as we had to schedule that separately at Hinsdale Hospital (they don't do the in-depth ultrasounds at our doctor's office). SO... I need to wait another week before I get a glimpse of my sweet baby's face. CANNOT WAIT. Let's just hope the doctor can find the baby's heartbeat without an entire saga this time... I'll keep you posted.
In other news, I've found myself a bit obsessed with anyone and everyone who is currently pregnant. Pregnant celebrities especially... I mean Blake Lively was just darling, and now Jessica Biel (she's about to pop!) and Kiera Knightly... who else... Ashley Simpson is pregnant again.... I love reading every US Weekly news alert. Pretty funny.
OK, see my growing baby bump!
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| 19 weeks! |
How far along: 19 weeks
Baby's size: MANGO (6 inches and 8.5 ounces)
Weight gain: 9 lbs
Symptoms: Feeling good, still a bit achy (oh, my back!). My body finally "feels" pregnant now that my belly is getting bigger.
Pregnancy perks: Feeling the baby move is still at the top of my list, but so is seeing my growing belly. Pregnancy is such an amazing experience to have your body transform daily. It really is unbelievable.
Things I miss: Wine is probably at the top of my list... only 20 more weeks to go! Ha.
Food aversions: They've been getting better. Although I still won't eat eggs and fishy smells still make me nauseous. I did buy some soy milk and that seems to be helping!
Food cravings: Nothing too crazy this week. I just love food in general, and it's generally both sweet and salty foods. Carbs, cheese, sweets, fruits... get in my belly!
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