Marination Time: 19 Weeks
Size of baby: Little Bean is the size of an heirloom tomato.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 12.5 pounds. I have eaten more salty foods than any person should in a span of five days – oops.
Maternity Clothes: Yes. I broke out a couple of cute new dresses and tops that I thought I’d never be in when I first bought them. Now I’m worried they might not last me more than a couple of months! I’ve also ordered a sufficiently large number of longer statement necklaces to try to pair with my outfits… maybe to take the focus off the growing belly/elongate me? I find this trend funny, but I guess it works!
Sex: 11 days from knowing. Eek! Notwithstanding any sneak peaks we’ve had, I’m just not sure what we are having. I’ve dreamt about both little girls and little boys. Tally on the old wives’ tales from last week was pretty even, with one more in favor of a girl.
Movement: HOUSTON WE HAVE CONTACT. Today I felt LB on the outside!! Thumps through my shirt after a donut for breakfast. I haven’t craved sugar or sweets that much while being pregnant, but they get a reaction from the kiddo when I do consume them. Multiple other jabs during the day, and I’m noticing it more when at my desk in the late morning. Not a lot of movement at night so far.
Belly button watch: Innie.
Sleep: Insomnia this week. Meh.
What I miss: My old clothes and knowing how to dress myself. These boobs are ridiculous. My self confidence has taken a bit of a hit while I attempt to find new and cute ways to dress the bump. Shopping for our babymoon in Kauai is helping – I can’t wait to be a cute preggo on the beach!
Cravings: Salt – this week I had soy sauce in thai food, french fries, and lots of pita chips. Not the greatest for fluid retention. Will be trying to do better this coming week!
Symptoms: Some round ligament pain. I am wondering what kind of position LB is in and whether it coincides with what I’m feeling. Right now I feel like her feet are down most of the time. Major insomnia and tiredness this week, though that could be more related to the fiscal year end at work and making billable hours than to being pregnant!
Best Moment this week: Knowing DM will get to feel the baby at some point in the next couple of days!