19 weeks

• How far along: 19 weeks
• Baby's size: Grapefruit
• Total weight gain: 3 lbs.
• Baby's heart rate: 155 bpm
• Maternity clothes:
  • I got these great legging jeans this week for 40% off! It was hard to spend $45 on pants I'll only wear for four months, but I love them and will definitely wear them at least twice a week from here on out (I only have two pairs of maternity jeans I like). They are very similar to my favorite non-maternity jeans, so I was quite excited when I found them. My local store had several sizes (they seem to be picked over online, so check your local store) and they matched the online price ($44.99 vs. $74.95).
  • I also had to get a new bra last week because I've grown a cup size! I didn't have to do that last time, so it was kind of thrilling.
  • I also stumbled upon an amazing sale at Old Navy and scored a pair of soft, black maternity shorts for $0.97!
  • Next, I've got my eye on some basic v-necks from Old Navy (unless you have suggestions for me on other super comfy ruched T-shirts?).
• Gender: We find out on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Names: I think we may have a name picked out for each sex! It feels good! I really love our boy name!
• Movement: Yes! Just a couple days ago it became really obvious with strong little kicks! I love it!
• Sleep: I usually get 8 hours, so I can't complain (luckily no nighttime bathroom trips are needed).
• What I miss: Tucking in my shirts, ab muscles, and regular bowel movements (TMI?)
• Cravings: Sugar, queso, pizza (not related to pregnancy, really)
• Nursery update: Once we find out what we're having, we'll pick colors and move forward with a decorating plan. For a boy, I think it will be mostly black, gray and white. Not exactly sure for a girl. I did already hang some (fake) deer antlers on the wall in anticipation of it being a boy... :-|
• Mommy thoughts:
  • I forgot how painful "round ligament pain" is! It's mostly in my lower abdomen, but has started to move...lower. Ouch!
  • If this baby comes when Rooney came, TODAY would be the halfway point!
  • I'm so excited for Monday!