19 WEEKS

Well, this week sprinted by!  I can't believe Thanksgiving is now behind us and we are preparing for Christmas.  I love this time of year!  The joy of being with family, celebrating our Lord's birth, giving gifts to family and giving to those who are less fortunate - it all brings such joy to my soul.

Our church has distributed a booklet of devotionals for the "seasons" of the holiday.  The first is the season of advent.  Tyler and I have been going through the advent devotionals in preparation for Christmas.  These scriptures and readings have really helped me get back to the mindset of Christmas being a celebration of Christ's birth rather than just a big "gift-giving" holiday.  I feel so blessed to worship at a church that provides such wonderful tools to strengthen our faith and relationship with God.  I am also so thankful to have such a Godly man to lead me and my family on a path that enriches us spiritually and who encourages me to give God the glory in every aspect of life.  Thank you for that Tyler, you are a true blessing to my life and to our child! 

It seems over the past two weeks my belly has just kind of "popped."  I've gone from looking like "she's enjoyed a few too many donuts" to "good grief, she is pregnant!"  I am thankful for this.  I am happy to be out of the chunky/bloated stage and into the baby belly stage.  

19 weeks and popping!

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Baby Size: 6 inches, 8.5 ounces

Total Weight Gain: 7 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: A few, but mostly wearing dresses with boots these days!

Sleep: I've been sleeping wonderfully! 

Best Moment This Week: Starting our Advent devotionals in preparation for Christmas

Miss Anything?  Not really AND Tyler bought me some caffeine free Coca-Cola!

Movement:  Not yet ... 

Food Cravings:  No real "cravings" as of yet.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick?  Not really.  Still staying away from most Mexican food.

Gender: TBD on December 6th!!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out?  Still in but the top is getting a pretty tight lip like it could pop any day ... 

Wedding Rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy

Looking Forward To: The weekend and some relaxation!

I hope you all have a wonderful remainder of the week and lovely weekend!

with love,

Nicole