18 Weeks

Size of baby: Sweet potato.  Baby is 5.6" long and almost 7 ounces!  Growing fast.

Weight gain: I have finally gained weight!  A whole 6 pounds since my last doctor's appointment last month.  This puts me at about my normal weight, since I was losing every month prior to this.  I definitely feel bigger than that, though.  My belly is growing!

Maternity clothes:  I am finding that I'm wearing a lot of the same things because some of my clothing items just don't work for maternity.  I'm having trouble finding dresses (yeah, shocker).  I have so many dresses, but so many of them just don't work with a belly.  Hopefully I can find something cute to wear to the baby shower my Mom and Stace are hosting for me in a couple of weeks in Aurora.

Nursery: Trey and I did a little bit more this week.  I picked up some floating shelves in cream, he took the door off the closet so that we can hang a curtain panel instead.  Next week we'll be hanging curtains, the mobile, and finishing off as much as we can (with what we have so far).

Development / Movement:  Baby can do all kinds of new things!  Squish can yawn, hiccup, suck his/her thumb, swallow, punch and kick.  I have not felt the kicks yet, but I am waiting for it every day!

Sleep: Still not sleeping my usual perfect night's sleep, but I really can't complain.  I've found a way to cocoon myself between my maternity pillow and my regular king pillow so that I can get comfortable on both sides.

What I miss:  Still missing being blonde.  I'm doing this for the baby, though... and my hair is so much healthier when I'm brunette.  Still missing wine, too.  I want a big glass of red wine with dinner.

Best moment this week:  I liked learning that I've gained weight at the doctor's office.  Also loved hearing baby's heart beat, as usual.  We had a beautiful dinner at Nafeesa and Zaman's place Thursday night.  She cooked Indian food and it was to die for... plus the company was nice, too!

Looking forward to: Brunch tomorrow with Renée and Stu, a facial on Monday, and some more Bar Method classes.  I'm looking forward to everything about being a Mom.  I think about it all the time.  

Cravings: Cheese and pickles.  Nothing new here!  

Symptoms: A big belly and boobs.  Still growing, as they probably will continue to do.

Workouts: Bar Method!  Loving it so much and my legs feel great.