Week 19- Baby BOY is the size of a Large Mango

Week 19 was a breeze with baby boy, but a disaster with my own health. I though I had the flu, it's not thank god, but it was a miserable week. I'm taking what little medicine I can, and sleeping like crazy. I'm sure it'll pass soon. We did the announcement this week that IT'S A BOY!!! It's been so great/ made things so much more personal referring to baby as our son, vs. "it". We're still not set on a name, and probably won't be until we meet him for the first time. How funny that we were dead set on a name, then found out the sex, and that changed. I'm 1/2 way there, and it's caused a stir of mixed emotions. The nerves are starting to set in at how soon he'll be here. So much to do, so little time!

 

How far along? 20 weeks today

Total weight gain/loss? 10 lbs, and I'm ok with this. They say you want to aim for 25-35 lbs of weight gain during pregnancy, so gaining 10 lbs at 1/2 way thru puts me on the low end of being right on track.

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants, and loving it! Most of my tops are still ok, and I've been wearing maxi skirts/dresses with sweaters regularly. It's been a very comfy few weeks as far as clothing goes.

Stretch marks? None, and I'm being adiment about applying lotion like a mad woman now that everything seems to be expanding quicker than before!

Sleep? Slept A LOT this week! Thank you Benadryl :-)

Best moment this week? Feeling the baby move!

Miss Anything? Steak, I like mine cooked Rare, which is a big no-no during pregnancy :-(

 

Movement? Finally felt it for real! No more flutters! It's not super strong to the point where Clay can feel it yet, but I feel him all the time, and love it! It's not painful yet as his bones are still getting stronger, but now it's like BIG gas bubbles, that move around. There's no doubt that it's him.

Food/Drink cravings? Orange Juice, and soup/salad

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!
 
Have you started to show yet? Yes, it's not super obvious yet though

Gender? It's a BOY!

 

Labor Signs? Nope

 

Belly Button in or out? In, but not quite as much as before. Lol

Happy or Moody most of the time? Very happy

Looking forward to? When his movements are strong enough for Clay to feel <3

Even though this is the 19th week blog, this pic was from day 1 of Week 20