Not a lot has changed this week for this baby bump update! Probably a good thing right? Luckily this pregnancy (other than the first trimester) has gone a lot like my first one, and I am so thankful for that. The most exciting thing about this post is that it marks 9 days left until we find out the gender! With Lydia, we did do a gender reveal with our families, but I am not sure if I will put anything together this time. Actually, I KNOW I won’t be putting anything together….I have 9 days….
That being said, you can expect a little something posted here and on my Instagram that will share the news.
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Baby Bump Update Week 19
Size: Baby is the size of a mango this week (I happen to love mangoes). The little one should be measuring around around 5.98 inches and weighs about 8.50 ounces. That’s quite the weight gain from last week!
Weight gained: I definitely feel like I ate enough to gain weight last week and I do feel larger. My scale says I went up a pound (yikes), but we will see what the scale at the doctor’s office says at our next appointment.
Symptoms: I did have more heartburn this week and the end of last. Fingers crossed it doesn’t get much worse! Also, I am having trouble sleeping. Getting to sleep is no problem, but if I wake up during the night I cannot get back to sleep. I feel like it’s a little early to be having trouble with this, but I am a lot larger than I was at this stage with Lydia so I am assuming that is a contributing factor.
Wardrobe updates: I decided to go ahead and buy myself a couple of tops last week (shop them above). I tried to stay away from many maternity purchases with Lydia, so I am giving the same strategy a shot this time as well. Once I have them, I will share how they fit on Instagram and possibly in a blog post as well! The other thing I decided to give a try was ordering a truck from the Trunk Club. We will see what items I get and what I decide to keep….stay tuned.
Boy or girl? Thirteen more days and we will know! Comment your guesses below 🙂
Nursery update: Still. Covered. In. Junk. However, Eric did start on the basement this last weekend so hopefully I have a spot to move some things in the near future! Hopefully most of it ends up donated/trashed.
Pregnancy related Item I am in search of this week: Guys. Pregnancy pillow, or no pregnancy pillow? That is the question. I did not have one with Lydia, but because I am already having trouble sleeping I am wondering if I should make the purchase? Leave suggestions below please!!
One thing I am currently having trouble with: OVEREATING. I need to either eat slower or eat less in general. I think because I have my full appetite back I eat, eat, eat and forget that I have less space is my stomach. I can’t stand being so full and uncomfortable so I need to make a change in that department.
One moment I loved about this past week: I felt so much baby movement! The little kicks are super low, but I am feeling them all the time. This little bugger is active!
One thing I plan to do for myself this week: We are getting a couple of nice days this week so I would like to start prepping my flower pots and get some seeds started. I am really looking forward to having Lydia’s help in the garden this year and I think as I get bigger it will be something that will keep me active. Unless it’s a million degrees outside…
Food cravings: No new cravings, but I haven’t lightened up on the sweets. Does this mean it’s a girl??
Currently working on: Stress levels! Lydia is currently giving us a run for our money! The girl knows what she wants and she wants it now! So, we are working on patience and it has been a bit of a challenge for everyone. Hopefully we will keep making headway there. I am also trying not to think about our to-do list as it is feeling unattainable. That seems to be stressing both Eric and I out, so we will just keep picking away!
