18 Weeks Update

I had to switch my normal picture taking wall because I couldn't deal with the red in our dining room anymore!

 

 

How Far Along: 18 weeks
Total Weight Gain: I haven't weighed myself recently, but I was 4 lbs last week.  I will update after doctor's appointment.
Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants - yes, some maternity shirts now, but mostly regular shirts that are long. I have been wearing a lot of skirts with elastic bands, but I never know whether I should put the waist right over my belly or right under it...both feel weird.

 Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty well this past week!  Still getting up to pee at least once between 2-4 am, but I am able to get back to sleep after.

Best Moment This Week: NBR, but my mom's offer on a house got accepted!  And the house is 2 blocks from our house!  Since she will be watching Lucky 3 days a week this will be really convenient for everyone!

 Miss Anything: nope

Movement: I was a little sad (and nervous) that I didn't feel Lucky move this week nearly as much as I did last week.  I am not sure if this because of where Lucky was positioned or because I was moving around more this week than last week, but I really hope the movements pick up more because it makes me really nervous. 
Food Cravings: Same as last week - Soft serve ice cream and popsicles!

 Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Nope.

Gender: July 9th!  Ahh 2 more days, I can hardly believe it!  Look for a reveal post this week!

Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: It has been 90+ degrees here all week and I can't handle the heat very well.  I don't handle heat very well normally, but now it is unbearable. 

Belly Button In or Out: In 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On 

Feeling: When I started to write "18 weeks" on my chalkboard today I had to pause for a moment.  I couldn't believe that I am 18 weeks pregnant.  It just boggles my mind.  I remember going through treatments and seeing people's blogs that were 18 weeks and thought it was such a distant dream, and here I am, wow, just wow. 

Exercise: Exercise has taken a bit of a hit this week with the weather.  I can barely go for long walks in this weather let alone run.  I am hoping the heat breaks a bit so I can get back into it a bit.  For now I will keep up with the weight lifting and walking.

Looking Forward To: The anatomy scan on Tuesday! I can't believe that Lucky will be revealed to be either a boy or a girl this week, I have always just thought of Lucky as "baby" with no specific sex. 

Next Appointment: July 9th