19 Weeks ... already!

Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.

How far along? 19 weeks
Total Weight Gain? 5 pounds
Baby's Heartbeat: 140 bpm (at 16 1/2 weeks)
Maternity clothes? Um ... yes ... kinda. They are just regular pants but they have a somewhat stretchy waistband.
Movement: Still waiting to see a foot!
Food cravings: And still making them up. Amber mentioned Cinnamon Toast Crunch the other day ... I decided I was craving that too. YUM!
Gender: Not sure ...
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? Stay IN!
What I miss: Having an alcoholic beverage at weddings!
What I am looking forward to: Being a mommy and Matthew being a daddy!
Weekly Wisdom: Do not watch birthing videos this early in the game!
Milestones: Ordered my first bridesmaid dress that is 3 sizes too big. Not sure what this belly will look like in 2 months! So, Candace has me and baby in her wedding!
Daddy to-be thoughts/comments: The more baby stuff we get, the more real it becomes. We have a bassinet from my parents next to our bed. (just to see what it looks like) Matthew couldn't believe it! He just stood there smiling with chills thinking about a little one in our room. We can't wait! Thanks mom and dad for the bassinet!