19 Weeks

19 Weeks 1/23

This was a big week!  Monday we had an appointment and an ultrasound to find out if Baby Ireland was a boy or a girl.  It was fun to see the little one squirm around, but unfortunately it was too modest (or stubborn, not sure which) to show us the goods.  Everything else looked good which is all we really care about.  I should have known that since we had this big party planned the baby wouldn't cooperate.  We had a 3D ultrasound on Thursday and were able to see what we were having!  Thank goodness the baby decided to cooperate.  Also, I gained another 7 pounds this month. :(    I have been really trying to stay away from the sweets but it's just too much to resist!  Maybe next month will be better.

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:  *Sigh* 14 pounds  :*(
Maternity clothes?: Yup. Some of the tops are still too big but most of my normal shirts are way too small.
Stretch marks?: nope
Sleep: Too much excitement this week to sleep well
Best moment this week:  Seeing the baby move and squirm, twice!
Movement:  Sometimes I can feel it on my hand.
Food cravings: Still loving the sweets!  It doesn't matter what kind or variety.  If it has sugar I want it!
Gender: We know, but no one else does! It has been hard not to slip up
What I miss: Not having to work so hard at finding something cute to wear
Milestones: Finding out the gender


From Babycenter:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.