19-ish weeks & the NAME!

I'm 19 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: I’m 19 weeks, 4 days

Size of Baby: Baby Astacio is the size of a mango (About 6 inches long & 8.5 ounces)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 5 1/2 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Just maternity jeans occasionally, but everything else is regular…those days are numbered though… I’m really poking out now.

Gender: It’s a boy! Anderson Lee Astacio J

Movement: He moves quite a bit, especially after I eat & in the evening.

Sleep: I still sleep well, but wake up 3-4 times/night for potty breaks & occasionally struggle with getting comfortable! But, can’t complain.

What I miss: Nothing really…except a flat tummy haha—totally worth it though!

Cravings: Nothing imparticular lately, I just LOVE to eat.

Symptoms: Just baby sitting right on my bladder, or uterus expanding & making it feel like there’s pressure there all the time, I’m pretty good friends with the potty!

Best Moment this week: People are finally telling me I look pregnant…better than feeling pudgy and bloated all the time. I also love feeling Anderson moving so much. Another sweet thing: my stroller has arrived! J

Now for an explanation on the name! We have gone back and forth on so many different things, and it had been sort of difficult to decide. Since Roberto is Puerto Rican, we wanted something that didn't sound super "white," and we wanted his family to be able to pronounce the name and like it. I also didn't want anything too popular. So, Roberto's middle name is Andres, and Anderson is a twist from that. With such a long first name, we wanted a short & simple middle name, so we decided on Lee, which happens to be both my mom's and grandpa's middle name. So, Mr. Anderson Lee Astacio it is! We love it.

Pictures & random nursery ideas coming soon... For now, I'm going to enjoy relaxing with Anderson's daddy! :)