19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain/loss: Last weigh in I was still down, and when I do at-home weigh ins, they're still hovering around the pre-pregnancy weight.

Baby is the size of a: Large Heirloom tomato

Maternity clothes? Not yet...did the maxi skirt thing again this week with the hair band trick on my regular jeans.

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleep comes and goes this week.  If I'm exhausted, then it's usually pretty good.  But if I'm just tired, then sleep isn't so great.

Best moment this week: Starting the registry, deciding on colors, deciding on bedding, getting CLOSE to agreeing on the name (or at least I think so)

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Because the world cup started, I am obligated to say I miss beer, soccer, and goldfish nights with the hubs.

Movement: Comes and goes but starting to be much more frequent!

Food cravings: Boiled peanuts, warm dip with pretzels (which Andy thought was completely crazy)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week!

Have you started to show yet: Yes!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On, but Missouri weather hates me and I'm sure it won't be long until they're off and my fingers are permanently swollen.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  But much more irritable than before...

Weekly Wisdom: Um, this one's hard this week because it really has been a great week and I have no complaints!

Looking forward to: Painting baby boy's room this weekend :)

This weekend we went to the baby expo in town.  It was very interesting!  I learned that my hips are not aligned, thus explains the consistent, terrible back pain I fight all of the time.  So I'll be working to get a chiropractic appointment set up in the upcoming days/weeks/soon so I don't have to keep fighting.  I also learned that the stroller I want should be available soon again for order as it has been out of stock for a while.  Finally, I learned that getting up at 7 on a Saturday just to talk to at least 100 of people = a cranky, tired Sarah who sleeps really good that same night.

We started our registry this weekend, too, but still have several things to add to it before we will be mailing anything out.  We've decided on bedding and special ordered from Etsy.  My parents are graciously paying for the crib as a gift to baby boy...such an incredible gift and I am beyond excited and grateful!  We also have a dresser that was my dad's when he was alive that will be baby boy's dresser/changing table.  My longtime friend Allee has volunteered to refinish it in the design we've chosen as a gift to baby and again, could not be more grateful.  I'm thankful for each of my friends and loved ones who have decided to gift something into/for baby boy's life, and grateful and humbled by the blessings they all bring.

These are the colors we have thus far and the before of our dresser:

We are getting closer to setting a date for the shower that my mom is planning.  Even though it won't be for several months, she wants to go ahead and set a date so we can get a place reserved.  Soooo excited!

No name yet but--we are getting close.  I have a name that I love and hubs hasn't said it's NOT the one so....hoping soon he will agree that it is the one!  But until he is born, it will be kept private.  Sorry for those who were waiting for the announcement of that one!

Hubs and I celebrated the beautiful weather yesterday after doing the registry bit.  It was SO nice outside and too beautiful to pass up sitting outside.  But of course, it was breezy and his hair was everywhere.  So it was completely entertaining.

I can't wait to continue to share pictures and plans as baby boy's nursery comes together! Xo