Saturday, June 23, 2012

18 weeks

Size of baby: Sweet Potato

Weight: At the doctor yesterday, I had gained 2 lbs since my last appointment 4 weeks ago.  The doctor informed me that I am 6 lbs below my starting weight, and she said to eat anything that isn't tied down.  If it was only that easy.

Sleep:  I'm no longer having to take a cat nap when I get home from work. Skipping the nap has really helped me to sleep better at night.
Best moment of the week:  Seeing our baby for the first time during our ultrasound. 
Movement:  When I am laying in bed at night, I think I am feeling the baby move.

Symptoms: Nausea (the Zofran helps!!), vomiting (it's not every day anymore!!), cravings, watermelon shaped baby bump, linea nigra that goes up my entire stomach

Food cravings/aversions: Cravings-eggs, cheese, steak, salt
Aversions-sweets

Belly button in or out: In. It looks the same as always to me.

Stretch marks: None. 

What I miss: Laying out on my stomach during the summer.  It is way too uncomfortable.  At least I am tan when you see me coming.

What I am looking forward to:  Although we found out if Baby Partain is a he/she yesterday, we have to wait until next Saturday for the gender reveal party (June 30th).  We are having to wait a week because some family is out of town today.  I CANNOT wait to see the look on everybody's face!!

Nursery: It is 75% done.  I am going to start looking at cribs this week!! 

Exercise:  Since I have a lot more energy, I am getting outside to walk Junior more often.  I use my 5 lb weights at work to keep my arms tone and try to walk during one of my 15 minute work breaks.

1 comment:

  1. I'm coming home on Sunday for a couple of days...would love to see you!

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