18 Weeks

I can't believe we are almost halfway there! We have a very exciting week this week. Wednesday is our BIG ultrasound where hopefully we will find out if Baby S is a boy or a girl. Most people still think boy but I just really don't know. Then Friday we have a date night that Jason has planned and I have no idea what we will be doing!

I feel like my appetite has finally slowed down a little bit and I'm eating more like a normal person. My weight gain has also tapered off for now. The belly is still slowly rounding out. This morning I was walking around in my shorts and sports bra and Jason smiled and patted my belly. I'm like "What, its sticking out?" He's like "YEP!" I think I still look like I pigged out on Halloween candy or something. I hate to disappoint you all who are looking forward to seeing a baby belly on Thanksgiving but at this point I just don't think its going to happen! I did have to finally make my first garment purchase due to my changing body. Nope, not maternity pants, but new bras! Let me tell you, I forgot how comfortable a properly fitting bra can be. Also, this week the heartburn returned with a vengeance. It reared it's ugly head twice this week, the first time it hurt so bad I thought I might throw up for the first time all pregnancy. I think I may have felt the baby kick my hand the other day! I was laying down and the baby was moving so I put my hand on my belly and felt a tiny little flick! Hopefully Jason can feel it kick soon too. I also got both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 vaccinations this week. Oh and the baby's 12 week test results came back all completely normal so everything is looking good.



How far along? 18 weeks 2 days
Weight gain/loss this week: 0
Total weight gain/loss: +5
How big is the baby? sweet potato
Maternity clothes? nope
Sleep: It's ok
Best moment this week: Jason starting to notice my changing body. It's cute.
Movement: getting more frequent
Food cravings: Still none really
Gender: Find out this week!
Labor Signs: No and hopefully not for a while
Belly Button in or out? In but I think its getting a little bit shallow
What I miss the most: My flat belly
What I am looking forward to: Wednesday's appointment and Friday's date!
Symptoms: Sore boobs, heartburn

Weekly Update: Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.