Week 19 of Pregnancy

What changes are occurring with your body?
Round ligament pain is most common during the second trimester. Women begin complaining of a sharp pain in their abdomen or hip area that is either on one side or both. Some women even report pain that extends into the groin area. Round ligament pain is considered a normal part of pregnancy as your body goes through many different changes.
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How big is your baby?
Your baby has grown so much during these 19 weeks but is still a little under 7 inches long and weighs about 7 ounces. Don’t worry, he/she still has a lot of growing left to do.*

What is happening with your baby?
While your baby is continuing to grow, the development that is occurring is very specific. For example, the kidneys are making urine, and hair is beginning to sprout on his/her scalp. The parts of the brain that are responsible for the senses are specializing. If you are having a baby girl, she already has 6 million eggs formed in her ovaries.*

I don't remember the round ligament pains from when I was pregnant with Alexis, but sure do feel them this time. The are quite a shock the first time you feel them. I think the first time I felt one was when I sneezed unexpectedly and I thought I tore something on my inside. Steven still can't feel the baby move, but I sure am feeling the little nudger.