19 Weeks

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Baby is the Size of A: Large mango

Best Moment This Week: Figuring out what people kept referring to as "flutters" felt like

Gender: Sweet little girl!

Movement: Yes!

Food Cravings: Chick-fil-A sandwich with extra pickles

What I Miss: Being able to eat dinner past 5:30.  I am so hungry by the time I get home after work!!

Sleep: Great...I could always sleep

Belly Button: In but definititely a little more shallow
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: Finally started wearing maternity jeans and still able to wear most my summer dresses
Stretch Marks: Alright...I think I have another small one below the panty line.

Symptoms: Still have a hard time taking the prenatal vitamins without puking.
What I am Looking Forward to: Our 20 week ultrasound to confirm that you are a perfectly healthy little GIRL!

18 Weeks

 

How Far Along: 18 weeks
(ugh..this is the best I could do for a picture using the self-timer, Jon has been out of town and working late quite a bit so I was on my own this week to make do)

Baby is the Size of A: Sweet Potato

Best Moment This Week: Painting and putting together your room, it's so cute!

Gender: Sweet little princess!

Movement: I think maybe some little flutters...still not really sure

Food Cravings: Hmm...I would say maybe sweet tea this week.  Not any major must-have cravings though

What I Miss: Being able to just grab anything for lunch.  It's so hard to find something to eat that's not fast food or deli sandwiches

Sleep: Great...although I wake up to switch sides often and still usually have to get up once to pee in the middle of the night

Belly Button: In
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: Most of my non-maternity clothes and the Belly Band but I did break out some maternity jeans and I may never go back...I love the stretch
Stretch Marks: Still just the little one

Symptoms: I'm hungry all the time!
What I am Looking Forward to: Getting to see you at the 20 week ultrasound next week!

A closet fit for a princess

Looks like she's off to a good start to being spoiled....and well-dressed too

(Oh, and since I'm a little bit of a perfectionist I should note that all the hangers have since been switched out to white)

17 Weeks

How Far Along:  17 weeks
(I'm a little behind on posting still but figure there will always be a week delay)

Baby is the Size of A: Onion

Best Moment This Week: Getting your bedding and lots of smocked dresses from Nini

Gender: Sweet little princess!

Movement: I think maybe some little flutters...still not really sure

Food Cravings: Milkshakes at home with lots of milk

What I Miss: Being able to stay up late without feeling like I'm half alive the next day

Sleep: Great...I could always sleep

Belly Button: In
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much wearing all my clothes still with use of the Belly Band for pants and am finally wearing some more fitting shirts since my belly has rounded out and looks much more preggo vs. beer belly-ish
Stretch Marks: One small one really low...ugh

Symptoms: I have a lot more energy, still can't stomach certain foods
What I am Looking Forward to: Painting the nursery and getting everything settled into YOUR room!

16 Weeks

How Far Along: 16 weeks

(I'm a little behind on posting this since I am actually 18 weeks, but better late than never)

Baby is the Size of A: An avocado

Best Moment This Week: Ordering your nursery bedding!

Gender: Sweet little princess!

Movement: I think I'm feeling something...not quite sure though

Food Cravings: Corn Chowder..I know, random

What I Miss: I'd say sweet tea this week and I might have splurged a little

Sleep: Pretty good and not having to get up to pee either, although I'm about to burst come morning

Belly Button: In
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: Still pretty much the same...the Belly Band is my lifesaver for fitting into pants
Stretch Marks: One small one really low...ugh

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good actually, still have an intense gag reflex at night
What I am Looking Forward to: Getting your crib and bedding!  We ordered it all this week and it should all arrive sometime soon!