19 Weeks

We are almost half way through this pregnancy! This pregnancy is way different than when I was pregnant with. My JJ was a mover. My little Obi is more active at night and when I am usually relaxed.

I started feeling flutters at around 12-14 weeks which is normal for second pregnancy. We probably will not be seeing my baby belly physically move from Obi's moves until after 20 weeks. I am a plus size Mama so it is not as noticeable yet. With JJ it was not until after 20 weeks we saw baby belly move.

I have been craving Filipino food like I did with JJ. But my appetite is not as big. I have not been gaining weight drastically, just a pound here and there. I am definitively still within my weight gain limit of 10-15lbs. I did lose a few pounds two weeks ago.

Certain smells makes me nauseous and want to yak, but I have not thrown up in a while. Decaf coffee is a no go for me unless it is blended decaf coffee.

Physically I am good, my only issue is the leg cramps I get at night. I started having them when I ran out of my regular prenatals and started taking ones from Walmart (store brand). I did pick up my new supply of Melaleuca prenatals and have a second supply OTW. No cramps last night since I did take them after dinner.

I have not been bloated! Well, at least not yet. I'm hoping it is not as bad the further I am along since I am not working and not going to on-site school. I have been taking a lot more naps lately since JJ has been getting back into napping.

My high blood pressure is under control! I am still on the same medication that I was on when pregnant with JJ. But this time around I am on a lower dose. My BP readings have been pretty darn good.

With JJ my water broke at 38 weeks and we had an emergency c-section because the Bandl's ring around my uterus was preventing my cervix from contracting. JJ was pushing to go out but my cervix was not opening up for him. Every time I contracted his heart rate went up and I had a fever.

Now that we know my uterus is not capable of handling a natural birth, we will have a scheduled c-section for Oliver. I am hoping instead of 37 weeks (full term) we could go to 38 weeks, possibly 40 weeks. I do plan on asking my OB at my next check-up.

I have been napping with my little munchkin so that has been helping with keeping my BP low. Per my OBs instructions - nap as much as possible during the day. Definitely not arguing with that.

I am feeling fantastic! :)

xoxo