I gained how much???

I had a doctors appointment this week, which wasn't very eventful; just a regular "how 'ya feeling" kindof checkup. I did listen to the heartbeat again, but the baby kept moving around and it took 3-4 tries before we could listen long enough to get a reading! I'd hear "whaw whaw...." and I'd look at the doctor concerned wondering why it stopped! This happened several times before Baby G would hold still and let us listen. 152 bpm this time. I scheduled the "big" ultrasound, where amongst other things, we should be able to find out the sex! I say 'should' because we will only find out if Baby G cooperates. Next Friday Garen flies back into town and I scheduled my appointment so he will be able to attend too. I can't wait!

I also got weighed again this week, and I have finally gained weight. I thought I'd be more excited about it, because I have been stuck at 3 pounds for the past 18 weeks! But now that I am 10 pounds heavier (OMG) it doesn't sound like a good thing anymore. The doctor still said 10 pounds is a good place at this point in pregnancy, I guess I was just expecting to gain weight at the slow pace I've been gaining it at. This jump kindof through me for a loop.

As of today, I am 19 weeks, 1 day pregnant. The baby is the size of a mango. I know I know...I thought a sweat potato was bigger than a mango too. I guess it just depends which one you pick up in the produce department. The baby is hiccuping, and hair is starting to grow. I still haven't felt anything.