Week 18

Baby is the Size of a Sweet Potato 

18 weeks, 5 days

Harrison can yawn, hiccup, and swallow! 

How far along? 18 weeks

Maternity clothes? I couldn't live without them.  I just ordered another pair of maternity yoga pants because I'm pretty sure my husband thinks that my black ones are the only pants I own.  They are just so dang comfy.      

Stretch marks? No- fingers crossed! 

Sleep: I took 3 naps this week.  I am so tired again!  At work, I feel like I am just going through the motions and want nothing more than my couch.  I'm sure it's the combination of growing a human and re-adjusting to 5:15 AM alarm clocks, but I hope this passes soon.  Is professional napping a thing?

Best moment(s) this week: 

-Starting to decorate the nursery!  Well, nothing is actually in it yet, but my husband started building our crib and I ordered a rocker.  Progress.  I'll post pictures as soon as he's done with the furniture!

Miss Anything? It's football season so.... beer.  I tried the Amber O'Douls this week, which was... better.  It tastes like beer, albeit crappy beer, but at least it satisfies the craving.    

Movement: WE HAVE A KICKER!! It started a few days ago and it's the coolest thing ever!  I wasn't sure at first, but then the kicks started growing stronger and I knew it was him.  There are no words to describe the feeling.  To me, it's not a flutter, more of a tap from the inside-sometimes one, sometimes a few.  I can only feel him when I'm sitting or on my side and very relaxed, so this usually only occurs at night, but I look forward to it each day!  This is seriously the best part of my day.  I can only imagine how much better it will be when he's here!   

Food cravings: Cereal (cinnamon toast crunch), orange fanta, and raisins.  Not together.  I'm limiting my soda, but I eat a bowl of cereal about three times a day.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken.  I tried to eat some wings for the game, but after smelling them cooking I just couldn't do it.  

Gender: Boy <3 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: 

-Ligament Pain- I'm still feeling the stretching and growing pains of my uterus, which has now led to a very painful feeling in my butt.  It got much worse today and it hurts with every step I take.  I'm spending the rest of the day on the couch resting it, so hopefully it's better tomorrow or I don't know how I'm going to walk around my classroom all day.  Owwww. 

Belly Button in or out? In.... but, it is starting to change shape which is freaking me out!  Belly buttons weird me out anyway, so I'm not quite sure how I feel about this.  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody.  I'm not sure what's up with me this week.  I feel extremely overwhelmed and stressed at work, I'm exhausted, and I know I've been very snappy.  I'll blame it on the hormones, but I hope I go back to my happy, energetic self soon.   Maybe some donuts will help. 

Looking forward to: My birthday on Friday :)  I love birthdays so hopefully that will snap me out of my moodiness.  It's so neat to think that next year I'll get to celebrate my birthday with Harrison!