19 Weeks

Week 19 has treated me very well. I have gotten in a routine of taking care of my headaches before they get too bad, I have taken care of MYSELF, and I have been able to take care of my family which is the most important thing to me! 

I really feel like I am my normal self these days. I hardly feel pregnant, which has been a long time coming ;) I am thoroughly enjoying being pregnant right now. I told my husband I really wanted to enjoy this pregnancy and embrace it, and up until now I honestly haven't been. All the weeks leading up to now have been filled with feeling incredibly sick or feeling super ugly and frumpy in my clothes, battling the maternity clothes etc. 

This week I just focused on me! My husband gave me a little mommy day off. I was able to get ready all morning starting with a nice bubble bath, and then slowly got ready with NO INTERRUPTION it was incredible. Went to lunch with one of my dearest best friends, then got a manicure, and then went shopping. It was truly a day for the books. It made me feel so refreshed. I feel like I am still on a high from it ;) It is definitely a MUST for all you mamas out there, pregnant or not ;) 

I also focused on my family this week more than I have in a few weeks. I know, I know it's my job and it's what I do everyday. But things don't always get done. Meals need to be planned and cooked and food needs to be purchased. Clothes need to be washed, and dishes need to be cleaned. Husbands need lunches packed and toddlers need lunches and dinners that are well rounded. I feel like I just had a good handle on all of this, this week :) 

Now.. Life is far from perfect but we are all healthy little babes teeth are all poked through and this mama feels better! So I am on cloud nine as I write this post! (can you tell;))

 

HOLY BUMPAMOLE

How far along: 19 Weeks

 Total weight gain: 5 lbs told you those M&M's would get me. I fluctuate between 2-7 pounds but most days It is 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Nothing yet. Everything is a tad too big for me. Just wearing normal clothes. Most days I don't get out of my VS leggings :)
Stretch marks: No. But loving and totally recommend the Honest Belly Butter.
Sleep: Good besides waking up to use the bathroom.
Best moment of this week: Girls day out for sure. Also date night in with the hubby. Home Alone and a yummy Christmas snack ; )
Miss anything: Not much this week. Running is probably it.
Movement: Not so much this week. My OB told me that it will be normal for the next few weeks to not feel baby because the baby is getting ready to get in position.
Food cravings: nothing too crazy this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really anything this week.

 Have you started to show yet: I think so.. but I think I just look like I've had a few boxes of pizza to most. 
Gender: We find out in 9 days!
Labor signs: NOPE! Praying it stays that way. 
Belly button in or out: IN
Wedding rings on or off: On

 Happy or moody most of the time: Really happy, and I am okay with that!
Looking forward to: Finding out what we are having and having a little get together with close friends and family!