19 weeks

I wasn't able to update this weekend, but it was well worth it because we have had such a great weekend celebrating my old roommate, Rachelle, and her wedding festivities this weekend! Rachelle has been one of my closest friends since I've lived in California, and I couldn't have asked for a more faithful friend. We may be opposites in a few ways (Rachelle is the epitome of fashion sense and I usually have to text her pictures of clothes to make sure they look ok), but she is one of those rare friends who is always a joy to be around. I wish we still lived in the same city, but even though she now lives in Austin with her husband (as of yesterday, woohoo!), she makes time to call and chat and I love that about her: distance doesn't affect our friendship. Yesterday was such an emotional day for me, and I wasn't even the bride! It may have been the pregnancy hormones, but watching her get her hair and make up done made me choke up, the first time she put on her dress I couldn't stop the tears, and I was trying to hold it together during the ceremony but was pretty much blubbering the entire time. I was just so happy for my friend and so overwhelmed with joy for her big day.
This weekend was also an impromptu baby moon for us, which was nice since we wouldn't have been able to take a weekend trip before the baby comes otherwise. We got to visit with Emily and Keith, friends of mine from Oregon who are in Austin for Emily's grad schooling; eat at some great cafes and food trucks (which seem to be all over this city), and just relax with each other. Since our work schedules are so opposite of each other, we usually only have Sundays together. So this was a nice break for us to actually spend time together for more than a day.

How far along: 19 weeks and 2 days
Size comparison: A mango! about 6 inches in length
Total weight gain: I don't know, I didn't weigh myself this week. It's been a busy week! But I would say probably 11 pounds? Maybe 12.
Maternity Clothes: I got to wear some dresses this week for the wedding festivities, which was a lot of fun to dress up and still be able to show off my bump!
Sleep: Pretty good. I still have some crazy dreams. Last night I had a dream that we went in for our ultrasound that is scheduled for wednesday, and our doctor told us he forgot about our appointment and wouldn't have time, so we needed to reschedule for a month later! I cried in my dream. Obviously I have been highly anticipating this ultrasound!
Best moment of the week: This whole weekend in Austin has been incredible. I loved getting to see old friends from Oregon, celebrate Rachelle's wedding with all of the other bridesmaids, and explore a new city. I told Martin that for Texas, Austin is a city I would actually be ok with living in ;)
Miss anything?: Mostly still food not dominating my schedule. It's hard to remember to eat every 2 hours. I know a lot of my pregnant friends loved this stage of pregnancy, but it's more of a nuisance when we are busy and have stuff going on and all of a sudden I have to remember to find something to eat soon.
Movement: I have been able to feel the baby move more lately! It's been so surreal. It feels kind of like a fish haha! I usually feel the baby move when I'm not doing a lot (sitting down for a little while, laying down, etc.) and it always makes me smile or laugh. It's just so surreal that this is our baby wiggling around!
Food cravings: Maybe it's because we have been in Texas, but I loved salsa this week!
Symptoms: This week has been a lot better! Rarely any dizziness or nausea, and it was always times that I was feeling nervous/excited, or hadn't eaten in a little while. I do get gas pains occasionally at the end of the day. It's as if the gas just builds up throughout the day and gets stuck, making it uncomfortable for me!
Looking forward to: WE FIND OUT THE BABY'S GENDER THIS WEDNESDAY!!! I just can't believe it. I have been anticipating this day for so long, and it's so close!