18 Weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks 3 days

Baby Length:  approximately 5 1/2 inches

Baby Weight:  almost 7 ounces

Baby is the size of a:  Bell Pepper  

Weight gain/loss: Up of 9.4 lbs since pre-pregnancy (130 lbs to 139.4 lbs).  I'm getting really durn close to 140 lbs.  I hadn't gained any weight until 2 1/2 weeks ago and now I'm almost up 10 lbs.  I guess I've been hungry and the baby is growing....
Maternity clothes?  Living in maxi dresses!  I like to cover my legs because they are chubbier and covered in mosquito bites.  We went to the beach last weekend and while packing I tried on all of my old shorts.  All of them were too tight in the butt and I couldn't button a single pair.  So, I'll keep wearing dresses.
Stretch marks? Nope.  Mustela Double action stretch mark cream and Palmer's Cocoa butter have been my best friends!
Sleeping? I wake up early and have a hard time falling back asleep.  I'm still using the body pillow and flip flopping from side to side every hour.
Best moment this week: The appraisal on our house we're selling was today and seemingly went well.  The appraiser said we should have no problem appraising at purchase price!  One less thing to worry about...check.
Miss anything? Missing my pre-baby body a bit.  It is really hard to watch the weight pile on when you've spent your life trying to stay fit and thin.  The lumpy bumpy additions and surplus of cellulite on my butt and legs doesn't really work wonders for the self esteem.  But we are so excited about this baby that I know it's all for a good cause.
Feel any movement? Maybe?!  I have felt a "twitch" in that area a few times when I am laying in bed trying to go to sleep.  I am most likely to feel it when I am laying on my back (which they tell you not to do when pregnant since it cuts off blood supply to uterus) - and I haven't felt anything that I could clearly describe as movement.  But I have had some weird flutters that don't seem like gas bubbles.
Food cravings: Everything and anything?  I feel like I am hungry and in the mood for any food that may be around.  I made cookies at 11 pm last night, after eating a bowl of ice cream.  Not so good for the booty.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling pretty good.
Gender: Not sure.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Symptoms: Bloated, breakouts, tired, and sore armpits.  I went to the doctor because I thought I found a lump in my armpit that was a bit questionable.  It took him all of 2 minutes to feel me up and declare that it was just my boobs growing in my armpits.  Nice!  I guess it is very common for axillary breast tissue to grow in the armpits in pregnancy and it feels very similar to growing boobs in puberty - lumpy and sore.  So, I am thrilled to report that even my armpits are getting fatter!!
Belly Button? In
Wedding rings? Tight every day now.  I definitely need to drink more water.
Happy or Moody? Happy and stressed.  We have so many big things going on right now - selling a house, buying a house, moving, baby, job stress....
Looking forward to: The weekend.  Friday at 5 pm can't get here soon enough!


Picture coming tonight when Jake comes home from work!


And here is 18 1/2 weeks shot:  These maxi dresses don't really do the bump justice!