19 Weeks

There is just so little to report today it seems silly to post. But since many of you spoke out that you like the Friday updates I shall continue with them.

Today I hit 19 weeks, this is one week till half way, 5 weeks till viability, and 8 weeks till my baby shower!

I did get the OB call yesterday about the ultrasound, she said little one looks great and we are considered normal! Wooo hooo. This means the u/s showed no down's or spinal abifatia markers. Everyone is very happy about this news!

I feel great, taking lots of naps again, but only on days I take care of my niece and nephew in the am. They still wear me out.

I have gained about 3 or 4 pounds total so far. It is hard to tell. I don't trust the scale at the OB and mine at home isn't the most accurate so it is hard to tell if it is three or four pounds. Either way I am doing just fine. My hope is to make it to 20 weeks with under 5 pounds of weight gain. I think I can manage that. From that point on I can gain up to a pound a week (for a total of 25 pounds), although I am hoping for just a pound every other week (for a total of 15 pounds). Since 15-25 pounds is considered great for a first pregnancy I would be happy with either. Of course at my size it would be nice to gain as little as possible.

This is what baby center says about this week:
"Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The hair on her scalp is sprouting. This is a crucial time for sensory development: Your baby's 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, taking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you. "