19 weeks... she KICKS!

I'm a bit behind on the baby bump shots, but I am 19 weeks and 3 days today, and can officially say that I have felt her kick! For the last week or more, I have thought I maybe felt a couple flutters, but couldn't say for sure. Well, last night I had an appointment for Healing Touch (which is basically just a light touch massage and great way to relax and de-stress) and the practitioner warned me that it can sometimes make babies kick. Well, since I hadn't felt anything resembling a kick yet, I was doubtful, but sure enough- after I had been lying down, relaxing and concentrating on nothing but my breathing and my own heartbeat, I definitely felt a kick (more like a light poke, from the inside).... and then another, and another, and probably 8 more over the next 20 minutes! It wasn't all pokes, there were some flutters, too- which I imagine is what it feels like as she turns and flips around in there, but it was unmistakable!! Definitely a very exciting moment! I continued to feel her on and off all evening last night, and have a few times today. I assume it will continue to happen more often as she gets bigger and bigger.

Speaking of which.... I am also getting bigger and bigger (see below) and am into that phase where people are a little bit more daring and some will actually ask me when I am due or make pregnancy-related comments. Still a little bold, in my opinion, but depending on what I am wearing, I guess it is pretty obvious at this point. Not to mention the fact that a co-worker (and good friend of mine) is also pregnant (10 weeks ahead of me), so when people see the two of us walking (waddling) down the hall together, I'm sure it is a sight! We've definitely gotten lots of comments about not drinking the water in HR!



19 weeks, 3 days

Close up!

So there you have the latest belly shots, otherwise known as your "Tour of Bailey's Bathrooms." One of these days my hubby will be home to take the picture, and I won't have to pose these awkward mirror shots, but with his travel schedule lately, this is the best I could get!

I've had fun occupying my evenings without him with lots of work on the registries, though! I definitely appreciate all the comments and advice on Facebook- keep them coming! I think I have just about completed the Target registry (let's hope so, with 203 items on the list!), mostly created from the comfort of my couch, but I did venture out last night to add some things in the store. I amazed even myself- an hour and a half in Target and I didn't buy a single thing!! Of course, after an hour and a half of scouring the baby section, I was exhausted, and it helped that our Target was nice enough to give me a "goody bag," so I didn't leave completely empty-handed. It was a cute little re-usable clutch bag thing stuffed with lots of samples, a coupon book, registry guide, and a 4oz Tommy Tippee bottle! I was impressed!

Next up is Buy Buy Baby... I have started that one online, too, but their website isn't quite as easy to navigate on my phone or kindle (again, I much prefer the comfort of the couch, the fireplace, the TV, blankets, and a snuggly puppy), so I'll probably have to wait to do the majority of that one in the store. I can tell you that I don't need to register her for any more clothes, though, that is for sure! We may or may not have made a trip a couple weeks ago to the Carter's outlet for a buy one get one free sale (plus 20% off your entire purchase, I might add), so in addition to the few things I had purchased along the way (because I just couldn't resist), and the generous gifts of some friends and family, this baby's closet is already filling up!

 

She will be one well-dressed little girl! And not at all spoiled.... HA! 

 

Since I forgot last time, I will leave you with some of the clearer ultrasound pictures from 3 weeks ago. Hard to make out most of it, she's still pretty squishy, and, as I've mentioned, quite active, but here she is!

 

She likes to have her hands up by her eyes...



And her ankles crossed... such a little lady! :)

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a fabulous weekend!

XO