19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks and 6 days today. 

Total weight gain/loss: Lost 1 pound this week, the doctor said this was normal so I am not too concerned.  I did lose a bit of my appetite again, but I am eating regularly.

Maternity clothes? The photo below is of clothes I purchased this week from Ross.  I always find great deals here.  I got two maternity items (skirt and shirt) and two regular items (both dresses) that I can wear throughout my pregnancy.  The skirt and shirt were $6.99 each and the dresses were $12.99...a steal. 

Stretch marks? No, using Bio-Oil twice a day.  I am almost out, so I might try another product.  
Do you have any recommendations?

Symptoms: This might be TMI, but Breast Tenderness - I have had this symptom from the very beginning of pregnancy and it has not gone away, nor do I expect it to.  It has been unbearable this week, especially when sleeping.  I have been wearing a sports bra to bed since the beginning too.

 

Sleep: I am waking up about 3-4AM and not able to get back to sleep.  It is not fun since I get up at 5:40AM during the week.

Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and hearing the heartbeat.  He said everything sounded great and the BPM was 144.  I also think I felt some movement. :) 

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Working out on the elliptical - I am so out of breath these days.  

Movement: I think so, people say it feels like flutters, but honestly what does that feel like??  It was more like a bubble popping to me. I felt a lot today which was super exciting. 

Food cravings: Sweets!!! Chocolate, candy, fudge - all the good stuff.  I am not a huge chocolate person either, so this has been a change for me. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Overeating 

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Baby is a: Find out next week - WAHOOOO!!

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! :)

Looking forward to: The 20 week ultrasound on Monday and the reveal to our parents.  We might do our own reveal at dinner Monday night.  Can't wait!