19 Weeks!

Maternity clothes? Let's just put it this way, when I bought my first round of maternity clothes, I got a few things that were too big knowing that I would enjoy them later in the pregnancy. They fit perfectly now.

Sleep: Mmm, pretty good. I have to get up to pee a lot though.

Best moment this week: Mike and I are in the middle of reading Marley and Me together, and every night we each read one chapter out loud. On Saturday night, while he read, I placed my hand on his belly so that Lydia could feel the vibration of his voice. She had been pretty quiet that night until he started reading. She kicked and wiggled the whole time. I think she's going to be a Daddy's Girl.

Movement: Oh yes. She can be an active little thing. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for a wild child.

Gender: baby girl

Labor Signs: Thankfully, none.

Stretch Marks? Not yet.

Belly Button in or out? In.

Cravings/Aversions: I have to say that I seem to be leveling out in this arena. I don't feel nearly as picky as I used to.

However, we made French Toast on Sunday morning and it's pretty much all I think about now. Mmmm....

What I am looking forward to: Christmastime! I am excited to spend time with family and friends this week. Then, Mike is taking next week off from work and I am SO excited to spend a long, lazy vacation with him. Yay!

Weekly Wisdom: Take time to bond with your baby during your pregnancy. I totally think that the baby can feel the energy and love.

Milestones: I got my first "stranger comment" this week at the mall. Now, I grant you, I was shopping at a maternity store so it was a safer assumption than most situations provide, but STILL! I was so excited. I'm glad that I'm officially looking pregnant.