Week 18

How far along: 18 weeks, I know, I know, I missed a week. Thanks for the reminder(s) Dad! I will do my best not to forget again.

Total weight gain: Up to 8 pounds now. I must admit i glared at the scale.

Maternity clothes: My bottom half lives in either maternity jeans or pajama pants. Top half is only in regular tops. Not quite big enough for a maternity top, they just look ridiculous on me right now.

Stretch marks: Nope, but we did start using the lotion on the tummy just in case.

Sleep: Like the dead! I am sure it has to do with my beloved body pillow. When it came out my Husband walked in our room, looked at me snuggled up on the pillow, and glared at it a little. 

Best moment: This week marks the beginning of the 5th month! I have literally been counting down the days weeks.

Movement: The first official kick occurred December 22nd. We were at church waiting on the first of four Christmas Eve services to begin when I felt it. A full on kick! Now my Husband is not so patiently waiting for his turn to feel the little one make his or her move for him.

Food craving: My Dad will enjoy this, a few days ago I had a massive craving for Roma tomatoes with salt. Oh my goodness it was good. I ate 2 and a half of those beauties. It was all we had in the house. Glad we didn't have more because I am allergic to foods with too much acidity.

Symptoms: Still with the congestion, drives me batty! Every stinkin morning, uggh....

Anything making me nauseous or sick: My Flintstones iron chew-ables... it might be all in my mind (If you know me you know how I loathe taking medicine, especially if I have to chew it or if it is a liquid). Anyways a few days ago I ate a banana, took my prenatal and the chew-able  and washed it down with some fresh iced tea. About 30 minutes later i was in the bathroom revisiting breakfast only to hear the little girl I watch inform me there was someone knocking at the door! Yeah, no time to brush the teeth before having to talk to someone..... my favorite.

Labor signs: Nothing so far.

Temperament: Still a little moody. Mainly irritable over trivial things. Kind of like being overtired all the time.

Well that's whats going on this week. Oh and by the way, we have our ultrasound scheduled for this Saturday! Please pray for a very cooperative baby, we want to know for sure with this one! 

Have a blessed week y'all!