PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:
WEEKS: 18 weeks
BABY'S SIZE: 6 inches, 7 ozs, the baby is the size of a sweet potatoe!
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: So far only 6 lbs. I did go up 2 more lbs but the 2 books I am reading say 'normal' is anywhere from 10-15 lbs of gained weight by now so I am happy with that!
SLEEP: Getting up 1-2 times to go to the bathroom. I need to learn to just get up and go and not hope it will go away. I will look at the clock and finally decide to get up about 45 minutes later and end up wasting a whole precious hour of sleep. Note to self: if you have to go-GET UP RIGHT AWAY!
MOVEMENT: Not yet!? I think I feel a little something so then I stay really still forever and it never comes back so coming soon hopefully!
SYMPTOMS: Crazy dreams and round ligament pain just like last time. If I turn too quickly while sleeping or get up too quickly from bed I have that horrible shooting pain that knocks you out so I move like a porcelin doll now when I am in bed ; )
WHAT I MISS: Nothing, I gave in and had a 1/2 caf small mocha and it was just okay so I don't miss anything!
CRAVINGS: Oranges! Lot's of oranges. NOT the juice though. I remember the horrible heartburn I got from drinking that with Riley so I stay far away from it now! And also Dove chocolates with caramel! Yummy!
MATERNITY CLOTHES: No but I only have a limited amount of short/jeans that fit so I will be hitting the stores soon!
WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: A holiday off with my boys and a short week of work before the next fun weekend starts!
At the appt this week the Dr was so nice and understanding she checked and found the baby's heartbeat immediately. It was such a relief and I just sat there beaming-I could have listened to it all afternoon. She said from now on not to wait 4 weeks and to come down anytime to have a listen. Thanks Dr. Weir!
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