18 Week Belly Post

How far along: 18 Weeks

Size of the baby:  Around 5.6 inches. About the size of a sweet potato.

Total weight gain/loss: Officially weighed in at my 17 week appointment and my total weight gain to date is a grand total of 10 pounds!! I think I started to mentally prepare myself for this # before even going to the appointment because of the obvious growing but as long as the Doctor seems to be happy with my weight progress,  I will just have to get used to the growing number that seems to hit the scale as soon as I stand on it.

Maternity clothes: No maternity cloths yet but I am now wearing the Belly Band with a couple of my higher waisted jeans. I still fit into all my tops, dresses, and most of my jeans. I have noticed that the baby bump is in that awkward stage right now when i wear my cloths. Its not exactly looking quite like a pregnant bump but more like a fat beer belly.  Its so strange seeing your body change like this!

Cravings: I can honestly say I am not having any specific/constant cravings for anything in particular. But it is true that this girl LOVES food and all kinds of it for that matter. The past couple weeks I have gotten to indulge in Greek, Indian, Thai , and some delicious El Salvadorian food. There is a Salvadorian restaurant here in Houston that actually makes some pretty good corn tamales with creama and pupusas!! YUM!!! Still not as good as Abuelita's but it definitely satisfies the craving until my next trip to Tulsa. =(

Symptoms: This may be too much information but I am trying to be as open and honest about this pregnancy as I can. I have never experienced so much bloating and gas in my life. I have had a couple of painful episodes since being pregnant and the main problem is not being able to get it out.  OUCH! (sorry again! I know TMI!)  So for now, as sad as it makes me, I am laying off the beans! =( 

Movements: Still feeling the baby flutters on a daily basis and sometimes the kicks/ movements are stronger than others but I just can't seem to get the timing right to get Josh to feel it when there is a strong one. I am sure he will get to feel his baby soon but I really can't wait! I think that will be such a special time for both us. 

Gender predictions: Next week we find out for sure if we will in fact, be having a sweet baby boy.

18 week Belly Pics...

Big Sister knows her lil brother or sister
 is growing in there. =)

Always keeping an eye on me. =)

18 Weeks

 Daddy and the Big Sister.
Makes my heart melt. =)