Week 18

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 18 weeks

Size of Baby: 5 ½”, the length of a bell pepper.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I went to the doctor today, and I’m still at the same weight, so 0 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Just regular clothes, but they’re starting to get more uncomfortable.

Gender: We got the appointment today for THE ultrasound. It’s February 15. I am so excited.

Movement: I can’t tell if I’ve felt a few movements or if I’m making it up.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I haven’t slept as well this week mostly due to our sick dog. He’s woken me up several mornings at 4 or 5, and I’ve had trouble going to sleep after that.

Symptoms: Just a few headaches and some minor heartburn.

Best Moment This Week: We got to spend the weekend with my family, which is always fun. Also, today was my 18-week check-up. I got to hear the heartbeat again, and it was 152. It’s right on the border of the boy/girl heart rate.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m so looking forward to the ultrasound. We’re trying to decide how to tell our family.