Pregnancy Log: 19 Weeks

How far along? 19weeks,
How big is baby? The size of a "large heirloom tomato" 
Total weight gain/loss:  + 9 pounds  
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Still sick. Still needing more sleep, but getting better. 
Best moment this week: When the doctor said I could have antibiotics for my sinus infection. Hallelujah! 
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Roly Poly, growing stronger.
Food cravings: Salty. And chocolate chip cookies.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  not really
Other symptoms: 
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Definite bump in progress.
Gender prediction: Boy? 

Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Starting to feel more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody
Weekly Wisdom: Take your vitamins and wash your hands and get enough sleep. Repeat over and over.
Milestones: finally getting back to work after two weeks of sick. bleh.

Pregnancy Log: 18 Weeks

How far along? 18 weeks, as of New Year's Day
How big is baby? About 7 oz. 
Total weight gain/loss:  + 9 pounds  
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: We've all been sick this week. Can't get enough sleep!
Best moment this week: It's been a pretty down week. B got sick first, then I did. Now Bean is sick too. Still, there have been some very tender moments through all of the exhaustion. Bean has shown what a compassionate little person she is, saying things like, "I sorry you're not feeling good, Mama." She always warms my heart.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Still a roly poly in there. I feel the most movement in the evening, after dinner and before bed. 
Food cravings: Nothing stands out this week. 
Anything making you queasy or sick:  um, the cold virus?
Other symptoms: 
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Definite bump in progress.
Gender prediction: Boy? 

Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Normal. 
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Exhausted.
Weekly Wisdom: Take your vitamins and wash your hands and get enough sleep. Repeat over and over.
Milestones: ha! we bought a station wagon! A late model VW diesel and we love it. we are such parents!

Pregnancy Log - 17 Weeks & Christmas

Christmas Eve, with the Bean

How far along? 17 weeks, as of Christmas Day
How big is baby? The size of a turnip, or about 5 oz.
Total weight gain/loss:  + 8 pounds  
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: OY. Traveling + other beds + sleeping with the Bean = not much sleep. Looking forward to making it up this long weekend back at home.
Best moment this week: There have been so many good moments this Christmas week. Through it all, I've enjoyed watching the Bean interact with her new toys and her beloved family members. She has so much love to share, and I've been so proud, observing her give thanks for all that she received. 
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Still a roly poly in there. I feel the most movement in the evening, after dinner and before bed. 
Food cravings: Still with the strombolis and subs. Chocolate is also awesome.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  I'm doing pretty well on this front now.  
Other symptoms: Still riridiculously emotional. 
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Definite bump in progress.
Gender prediction: Boy? 
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Normal. 
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, to the point that I cry. 
Weekly Wisdom: Savor each moment.
Milestones: This morning I had my first "high five" from the roly poly one. I was laying in the tub rubbing my belly and I received a real genuine kick to my hand. So exciting!