My Pregnancy Journal: Week 18

18 weeks in. This is what is happening with My Little Loodle:

He is she is about 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so hungry.) Baby now may be large enough for you to feel them twisting, rolling, kicking, and punching their way around the womb. Plus, they're developing yawning and hiccuping skills (you may feel those soon, too!) and their own unique set of toe and fingerprints.

Baby's the size of a sweet potato!

My Symptoms: I'm having some trouble getting back to sleep at night after waking up. Cramping happens a little more now.

Maternity clothes?  Yes, I am rarely wearing regular clothes and if I do, it's big t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants so the maternity clothes are in full swing.

Sleep? I get at least 9 hours of sleep every night. Sometimes I get to nap and sometimes just laying down helps with the tiredness.

Best moment last week? Thanksgiving and Paul's grandmother's cooking. That italian family really goes all out for this holiday... it was delicious!! 

Movement? LOTS!!! It used to not be this much kicking but I feel baby every time I am extremely relaxed... sometimes when I'm sitting up and sometimes when I am lying down. However, I had yet to feel baby when I am standing or walking.

Weight Gain: For all I know, I am gaining a little bit each week. Last time I checked, I was 145 lbs.

Cravings: Not really. I am eating a lot of eggs and toast.

Food Aversions: Tomato soup, cilantro, spicy things.

What made me cry this week: So many emotions an hormonal outbreaks... I think Paul is being extremely patient with me and I am so lucky to have him.

Medical Stuff: My next appointment is December 10th and that is hopefully when we get an ultrasound. That will be the time we find out if little baby is a little Paul or a little Mary :)

Something I am excited about: December 22nd, when Paul and I go to Colorado and cut down a Christmas tree and decorate it at my parent's house with some of my sisters and my brother :) We shall have cookies, hot cocoa, a fire in the fireplace, Christmas movies, wrapped presents, yummy home cooked meals, and more!! (etc.) SOOOO EXCITED!!!