19 Weeks Pregnant!

I am now 19 weeks and one day pregnant!

Exciting things are happening! About 2 weeks ago I started feeling some minor movement.  It was so light that I had to be laying just right to feel it. Last week the movements became more frequent and harder.  For me this is very exciting! It makes all the sickness worth it.  When you feel the first movements its at that point reality starts to set in.  There really is a baby there!

On Monday of this week Chris got to experience this as well.  While laying in bed he put his hand on my stomach.  The baby thought it had a new toy and was kicking the hardest I have felt to this point.  This was exciting for both Chris and I.  The next step is for Jordan to feel it.  He is in Arkansas spending a couple weeks with the grandparents and I'm looking forward to the day he comes home and can feel his little brother or sister kicking Mommy.

I had a Doctor visit today.  They asked me if I wanted to take the blood test that would screen for genetic testing.  I opted out.  In my mind there is no reason to know in advance.  Regardless of what that test says we are going to have this baby and love it unconditionally.  I don't see a point in taking the test.  If it came back abnormal that would order more test that can potentially be dangerous for both the baby and I.  I was pleased with my Doctor, Dr. Coulter-Smith, in her letting me make this decision.

The baby was moving around a lot this morning and once we found the little booger we heard a good strong heart beat at 150.  That is PERFECT! I look forward to every visit and hearing the heart beat!

The main issue I am dealing with right now is gaining weight.  Its not happening.  Since I got pregnant I have lost about 20 pounds.  I went in this morning thinking and feeling fat and found out I had actually lost another pound from last month.  Dr. Coulter-Smith is not concerned about this.  She said that often women eat better when pregnant and get in better shape.I never thought I would have a problem gaining weight while pregnant.  Please don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining!  The baby and I are doing fine.  We go back on August 25 to find out if its a boy or girl! Everyone is so excited.  We are going to check Jordan out of school early and make it a family event.  I feel it is very important that he be there and share that experience with us.  I am hoping they say its a girl! I don't think Chris and Jordan care either way.

My only other issue is I have lost many IQ points over the last couple of weeks.  If you know me well, I don't have many to spare. Chris and enjoyed laughing at me in my stupidity.  I pray that it doesn't get any worse.  As I go back and read this post I realize I am rambling! Thank you for reading and putting up with me. If I do not post again before the sonogram, I will be back definitely in 3 weeks!

I am going to finish with a picture. No explanation needed.