18 Weeks!

How far along? 18 weeks

Baby size? 5 1/2 inches long (head to rump), 7 ounces

Total weight gain/loss: There is no way I am comfortable enough to post this. Get over it. I am.

Maternity clothes? A few of my girlfriends were amazing and lent me their old maternity clothes, which is awesome because most of my regular clothes are not "agreeing" with my body these days. I also broke down and went to the Motherhood Maternity store for some jeans and black work slacks. I literally teared up with happiness when I walked in that store and realized everything in there would fit me. On the other hand, my recent Target and Kohls shopping trips left me crying for an entirely different reason when I realized what a small and terrible selection they both had. 

Stretch marks? Nada, but my belly still hasn't "popped" yet either.

Sleep: I'm up 2-3 times a night to pee and at least one of those times it takes me at least an hour to fall asleep. This must be some evil way of preparing me for nightly feedings when Baby G arrives.

Best moment this week: Anything that involved eating?

Miss anything? Salmon sushi and wine! Obviously these are minuscule sacrifices in the scheme of things but MAN I miss me some wine.

Movement: Twice this week I thought I may have felt the baby move, but then again everything I've read says that it could also just be gas. Who knew our baby would so closely resemble a fart. Classy.

Food cravings: In-N-Out, Donuts, Pad Thai, Lucky Charms, PB&J, Ice Cream... so basically nothing out of the ordinary.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Milk. For some reason any time I drink a glass of milk, I want to hurl. So soy milk it is!

Have you started to show yet? Kind of? But it really depends on what I'm wearing. I still think I only look like I just ate a gigantic burrito. at 5'-8" I'm a little taller than you average bear girl so I've got more space in my torso for baby to spread out. And yes, I am jealous of all preggos with bigger and more "legitimate" baby bumps than me. Belly envy - it's a thing.

Gender prediction: I think girl. (which probably means boy) But we find out in a couple weeks at the anatomy scan!!!

Labor signs: Nope. And it better stay that way for at least 19 more weeks

Belly button in or out? In. Like, REALLY in. I cannot fathom what it would take to make my severe innie become an outtie. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. But so much as a really salty meal has always been able to tip that scale, so we'll see how long it stays on. Especially in the heat of August and being a gigantic, swollen 9 months along. Oh lord, what have I gotten myself into?

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy mostly. Unless there is a really sad song on, or a Hallmark commercial. Or dinner isn't ready on time. Or there is traffic. Or my socks don't match. Or it's raining. OK fine, I'm kinda all over the board on this one.

Looking forward to: Starting to create the nursery. Joe's got a huge 16 hour exam in April that takes up almost every weekend and some week nights, so we don't exactly have time to work on the baby's room yet. I'm definitely getting excited and antsy to get that going!!! But once that test is over, Ikea beware. We're coming for you.