19 Weeks

After taking this photo, I realized I forgot to put on makeup again today. Oops.

How far along: 19 weeks
Gender: We have a baby GIRL on the way! I was delighted/relieved! Special thank you shout out to Bethany and Michael for hosting our gender reveal party!
Weight gain: -15 pounds, still. I attribute it to my need for salad and fruit.
Maternity clothes: Yes, simply because they are more comfortable. I can still wear my pants with the bellaband, but maternity pants are just way more comfortable. Also, I've invested in a few pairs of nicer looking yoga pants. Why have I never done this before?! Wide leg yoga pants + a nice shirt and pair of shoes = no one knows they aren't regular pants!
Stretch marks: No, but my skin is super itchy which worries me greatly. More than likely, the itchiness is from our extreme cold weather, but I'm still nervous.
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: After exiling our smaller dog Molly to her kennel at night, I've been sleeping like an angel! Sorry to Molly, but mommy needs to sleep.
Best moment this week: While I watched the Grammy's on Sunday night, I FINALLY felt baby girl moving! She was moving and shaking to the music just like her Mom. After having felt it for sure, I think I might have before and just assumed it was my stomach. Nonetheless, I was so glad!
Worst moment this week:Andrew and I took advantage of the warmish weather on Sunday and finally cleaned up some of the massive amount of leaves in our yard, leaving (pun totally intended) my back a bit achy. Unfortunately for me, my bones and muscles also started to move more this week which has compounded my achy-ness and makes it hard to bend and move around. :(
Miss anything:Bloody Marys. I feel like a total alcoholic because I just want a drink so bad. Pre-pregnancy, I couldn't even tell you the last time I had a cocktail. I would give my right arm for one now though.
Movement: YES! FINALLY!
Cravings: Salad.
Queasy or sick: Not at all thank you Jesus
Looking forward to: Warmer weather

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks
Gender: Still not sure. We were hoping to find out earlier this month, but He/she didn't cooperate. Here's hoping for next time!
Weight gain: -15 pounds, but I predict that to change in the near future. My hunger has returned and it's not messing around.
Maternity clothes: Some but not all. I'm still able to wear most shirts, but regular pants are only happening with the assistance of my bellaband. P.S. Maternity pants are fantastic. I may never stop wearing them even post pregnancy.
Stretch marks: Not yet. I started using a belly butter and am hoping for the best
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: Sleeping very well and still requiring a lot of it. I have made myself stop my afternoon naps though, which means I'm usually in bed by 8:30.
Best moment this week: When you work with high schoolers, you've got to take compliments however you can get them. This week, my girls at school told me I don't just look chubby, but I actually look pregnant. So I'm taking that as a win.
Worst moment this week: Popped by the doctor on Monday to have something checked out and they found an elevated level of sugar in my urine. Gestational diabetes has been a concern of mine from the start, so this really worries me. They are going to monitor it and possibly do a glucose test. Preparing myself for the worst, but hoping for the best.
Miss anything:Fish. We used to eat a lot of fish for dinner. Its quick, easy and pretty cheap. Right now, I can't take the smell long enough to prepare and then eat it. Hoping that passes soon otherwise there is a lot of chicken in our near future.
Movement: When laying on my stomach over the weekend, I feel a lump where I assume the baby was. That was pretty neat, but still no fluttery feelings.
Cravings: Strawberries and salad.
Queasy or sick: Not at all thank you Jesus
Looking forward to: Doctor's appointment Monday!