19 Weeks!

Although I meant to at least post a blog after every doctor's visit, it is amazing how fast time goes by! Our last appointment was at 16 weeks, and thank the Lord everything is going great! I saw this pregnancy blog template and thought that it would be great to go by for the rest of the pregnancy so that I can remember as much as I can about this amazing experience!

How far along? 19 weeks!!!

Size of baby: Approximately six inches long and weighs almost eight and a half ounces now! Wow!
                      It's amazing to think he/she is as long as a sub! Baby Franklin's heartbeat was 152
                      at 16 weeks.

Maternity clothes?: I have had to buy some maternity tops. I can still wear some regular tops, but
                                some of them just look weird.

Gender?: We have our anatomy ultrasound on May 16th!

Movement: I have started feeling some flutters. The kicks are beginning to feel a little stronger this
                   week. It is so amazing to feel my baby move.

Sleep?: Thankfully right now I sleep wonderfully. Sometimes, a little too good : ) I actually fell
            asleep at 8:00 Friday night. The only thing is, I wake up at least 5-6 times a night to pee.

Cravings?: I have been craving salty/sour things. So salt and vinegar rice cakes, green apples. I also
                  want a lot more protein and less foods that you just snack on. And the unhealthy food that
                  has felt good on my stomach for some reason is french fries. I also have some really
                  weird food aversions like peanut butter and ranch dressing (two things I loved before I got
                  pregnant)! I cannot stand to smell or taste either of these right now!

Symptoms: Thankfully less nausea! However, a lot more heartburn now! Of course fatigue. I have
                   finally been able to at least start walking during the second trimester though. During the
                   first trimester, all I wanted to do was get home and go to bed : ).

What I miss?: Nothing right now. I am still so overwhelmed and happy about the pregnancy that it
                        is hard to focus on what I miss. I do miss my coffee though!!

Milestones: My husband and I have decided on names but we are keeping them a secret until our
                   gender reveal party next week! I cannot wait!

What I am most nervous about?: I think there is always a fear for your baby and wanting everything
           to be okay. It is definitely an experience that you learn to trust the Lord and I know that I have
           to leave everything in His hands and pray. Worrying will not change a thing!

What I am most excited about?: The gender reveal party next week!! I cannot wait to tell our family
           what it is going to be and to start buying non gender neutral baby items!!

Hopefully, I will now make this at least a weekly or bi-monthly post! God is good!