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.

I Actually Won Something!!

A friend of mine from Auburn put on her facebook wall that her photographer was having a contest and the winner would win a free newborn photo session worth $500.  I looked into it and immediately sent an email.  The photographer wanted you to tell a little about yourself and send pictures of your bump, nursery, and family.  Apparently nobody took the time to send in an email for the contest, and the photographer let me know that since there were only 2 entries we would both be getting a FREE newborn session.  I WAS SO EXCITED....Scott was too!!  Her photos are so precious.  Looking at her website gets me so excited for Baby Partain.  Check her out at http://lbstudiosphoto.com/ and on her blog http://lbstudiosphoto.com/blog/ .  Warning:  You can't look at her blog birth photos without crying.  Just saying.  She blogged about the contest and posted my entry email here: http://lbstudiosphoto.com/blog/index.php/2012/06/newborn-art-contest-winners/ .

The Difference a Month Makes