19 Weeks

Yesterday I 'turned' 19 weeks pregnant. Next Saturday I will be at the technical halfway point of a normal pregnancy. In 5 weeks baby will have reached viability status. I have recently had a giant leap in my appetite. It seems like I can eat anything at anytime. I'm trying to keep control of it though, so I don't end up gaining a huge amount of weight this pregnancy. Also, the movements of the baby have become very much more noticeable as of late. I can feel a lot of punching, kicking and rolling going on in there. They are not strong enough to feel from the outside yet, but I can feel them multiple times a day now. It's comforting to know that baby is moving about and getting stronger. It makes me a very happy momma. My doctor appointment is next Monday! I can not wait! I'm so excited to see our little babe up on the ultrasound screen again. Also, I hope they can determine the gender although I won't be finding that out until Christmas Day.

I certainly am starting to feel very pregnant and fat lately. My belly isn't huge yet but I feel like my movement and ability to stand up from the couch and floor to be more limited. I am dreading having to move in this condition although I'd much rather get it over with now than after baby comes. Well, I think that's about all I have to say this week. My update next week may be delayed until after my appointment on Monday. :)