weeks 17 & 18

How far along are you?

18 weeks 5 days

How big is Baby?

According to the book 'What To Expect When Expecting' baby is 5 1/2 inches long and about 5 ounces.

According to the app on my phone baby is the size of an onion and weighs 5.9 ounces.

Weight Gain? 

1 pound

 Gender?

I don't know yet!! We find out next week! I'm thinking it's another boy though. I hope it's another boy!

Maternity Clothes?

Not yet! All my clothes still fit just fine. I was so anti maternity cloths last time so we'll see if I cave and buy some this time.

Stretch Marks?

No

 Sleep?

I sleep like a baby. Pun intended! I wake up once a night to go tinkle but I sleep great!

Symptoms?

Heartburn, heartburn and more heartburn! I think I drink a gallon of milk within a couple days! But milk works wonders for my heartburn.

And I'm crazy uncomfortable all. the. time!

Movement?

I felt those little baby kicks for the first time last week. FINALLY! And ever since he/she wont stop! It's going to be a tough little thing.

Food Cravings/Aversions?

Cravings: Fry sauce, chocolate, Macaroni and Cheese, hamburger.

Aversions: syrup, chicken.

Labor Signs?

No

Belly Button in or out?

In

What I miss?

My flat belly? haha 

I miss being able to eat anything I want without feeling like my throat is on fire.

What I am looking forward to?

Finding out the gender so I can start shopping!!

Best moment of the week?

It's been a nightmare of a week but the one good thing has been knowing my wee one is growing healthy and strong!

Daddy’s feeling?

Daddy is so tired all the time! He wakes up at 4:30 every morning, goes to the gym three times a day, goes to work, comes home and caters to my every need. I married a keeper! But he is beyond thrilled for this baby to get here!