19 Weeks

We are only three days away from the halfway point of this pregnancy!  I have to say that I have been feeling very good and I am very blessed not to have any complications. 

This last week I started a new work assignment that is only four hours a day and doesn't involve any lifting.  I am very happy to have the extra sleep that this is giving me!  It is very strange to be in a typical classroom after having spent the last two years in special needs classrooms.  The new room has 32 kindergartners with only one teacher, one aid and me.  It is extremely chaotic!  I can't believe they can have kindergarten classes with that many students.  It is definitely a very different environment from what I am used to and I sort of feel like I spend my whole day nagging at my patient to get things done but I'm sure I will like it once I get a little more settled. 

The Langham Hotel

 On Friday, J and I drove up to Pasadena (LA) for a quick weekend trip to see my parents and all of my dads siblings and their spouses.  They were in town for a MusiCares event honoring Bruce Springsteen which you can read about here.  We were also celebrating my Uncle G because he was just nominated to be a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals which is huge honor!  We stayed at The Langham Hotel which is beautiful and very peaceful.  I love going to Pasadena because it is filled with beautiful homes that have very well- maintained yards.  We had a really good time seeing everyone!  We all hung out at my Aunt C's beautiful home and had a relaxing and laughter filled time.  I am so blessed to have family that is so fun to hang out with!  Thank you to my Aunt C for hosting such a great weekend!

Now onto the regular update:

How far along: 19 weeks 
Baby is the size of a: Small Cantaloupe
Total Weight Gain:+1 1/2 lbs

Maternity Clothes: I wore my first maternity jeans this week because I spilled glue on my last remaining regular jeans that were comfortable even when sitting.  I have to say that they are fairly equivalent to wearing yoga pants which is awesome but they absolutely would not stay up so now that my other jeans are washed I may switch back to them for another week or two.

Sleep: I have been waking up a few times a night

Best Moment of the Week: Getting to see my family! And also, receiving some adorable gifts for Baby M :)

Miss Anything: Turkey and Diet Coke

Movement:  little kicks, they are getting a little stronger

Food Cravings: Cafe Rio, which I got on our way to LA!

Symptoms:I have started having some ligament pains but nothing too bad

Have you started to show yet: There is a very small bump forming but I feel like to most people I just look like I ate too many burritos

Looking Forward To: Hitting the half way point this week!

Baby M got his first Converse and very sweet books this week :)