19 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 19 weeks, 1 day

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a mango, around 6.0 inches in length & weighing about 8.5 oz. 

Total weight gain/loss: +2 pounds as of this AM, but still fluctuates a bit. 
 
Maternity clothes?: Shorts, tanks & shirts (just for length), but all of my regular jeans & pants still fit just fine although they are starting to feel a tad tighter in the belly come evening. I'm wearing maternity pants here & there, but they aren't that comfortable at this point.

Symptoms: Loss of appetite, lots of fatigue & increasing back pain.The heartburn is bad some days & non-existent other days so...for now we're doing okay. I've been trying to eat smaller amounts more frequently & that seems to be helping. The other morning I woke up & one finger was numb. I've had my hands/arm get numb a lot in my past pregnancies, but one finger was definitely odd. lol Also, I've started to get some random ute pains if I stretch wrong or once even when I just sneezed. I think it's stretching finally & those pains are starting.

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: Soooooo tired still, the whole second trimester energy burst thing is a lie when you already have two kids to take care of! =p

Movement: I felt her for the first time right around 18.5 weeks. It's still pretty light & nothing on the outside just yet, but she's pretty consistently moving every day now. I feel her more so in the evenings, but definitely anytime I sit down for an extended period of time.

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. The increased heartburn is also not really helping. =/

Gender: It's a girl!! =) We're so excited & finally starting to get over the shock. Maddie is going to be one spoiled little girl. <3 Her biggest brother is SOO excited that he is getting a baby sister.

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy.

What I miss: Still just the same old, same old. Energy & motivation!

What I am looking forward to: My anatomy scan on the 16th! It'll be nice for K to finally get to see her & get one more confirmation that she is indeed STILL a girl. lol In non-baby related news, I am looking forward to C starting both soccer & 4K preschool. It's about to get a lot busier around here in the next couple weeks. =)