19 Week Journal...

How far along? 19wks today
Total weight gain/loss: ~10lbs
TP Test: 9 squares of toilet paper
Maternity Clothes: Picked up a cute sweater & shirt last week but my belly isn't that big where it's completely obvious. A few people at work have even commented that it must be nice to have gotten so far without having to buy maternity clothes... I'll take that as a compliment.
"Morning" Sickness: I haven't been sick for about 2 weeks - yah!
Signs of Pregnancy: Very dry skin (along my face, fingers, belly, legs & ankles), burping, feeling my insides move, headaches & backpain. No signs of swelling!
Stretch Marks: Nothing new...
Sleep: Sleeping has gone better this week - I was able to sleep through some of the nights and even take a couple of naps during the weekend. I think doing away with the body pillow has helped.
Best moment this week:
*We found out that Michael Louis came home from the hospital and is doing quite well, as is the new Mom & Dad. This makes me very happy to know that they're all home and doing well.
*Finding out that we're having a boy - my childhood dream is coming true.
*The whole ultrasound experience was a blessing. Seeing that he's developing well so far and has there are no issues or concerns.
*Watching him move around and having him move after I asked him to... it's such an amazing sight. I can't stop thinking how incredibly blessed Dan & I are.
Worst moment this week: I must say that this week was a very good week - no bad moments.
Concerns/Fears: Just making sure that Alexander grows & develops healthy & properly - but my overall fears have lessened and I've started to enjoy the pregnancy a lot more, even the ligament pains aren't that bad because I know it's for a good cause.
Movement: I've started to feel Alex move alot more... and I can tell where his feet are based on looking at the ultrasound and feeling those movements.
Food cravings: Nothing specific this week
Gender prediction: No guessing anymore - it's a BOY - Alexander Christopher
Labor Pains: N/A
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On - a bit loose even
Weekly Wisdom: I stick by what I said last week... If you had migraines or backpain before getting pregnant - be prepared: it only intensifies once you become pregnant (at least for me it has).
Milestones: Where to begin...
*The ultrasound was AMAZING! We're having our boy and all limbs, fingers & toes accounted for. His brain & heart are developing well, he has a strong heartbeat (140 bpm), and he listens to Mommy.
*Being able to watch our son with Dan was one of the best moments in my life.
*Got the results back from my AFP test and the doctor said that things came back normal with no concern for spina bifida or downs syndrome.
*Started to look into things for the nursery (bedding, cribs, etc) and Dan as agreed to start our registry next week. This will make many people quite happy...
*Our next dr appt is in 2 1/2 weeks and we're going to have another ultrasound around the same time so they can have the spine documented.