16-17-18 Weeks

Here's the bump at

16, 17, and 18 weeks:

How far along? 18 weeks and 4 days

How big is the baby? The size of a mango - 6 inches long and about 1/2 a pound.

Are you in maternity clothes? Yes, but I'm still hanging onto quite a few non-maternity items.

Thank goodness for elastic!

How do you feel physically? I feel good, but still tire very easily. I am totally wiped out by the end of the day, even if I take a nap. Just last night I was dozing off while Clay and I talked - at 9:00pm! (And he wasn't boring me, I promise.)

Sleep? Seems like I've discovered how to get comfortable - but I still get up

to attend to little man at least once every night or so. (We think he's teething.)

Miss anything? Sushi. And cookie dough!

Feeling movement of the baby? I felt what I think were a few flutters about 16 weeks.

It isn't very regular yet so it's hard to tell.

Food cravings? Still Mexican food, especially nacho salads from Rosa's with lots of jalapenos. :)

Gender of the baby? We find out TOMORROW!!! It is sort of strange to think 

that we will know the gender of this baby (though I have heard plenty of stories in the past few days to remind me that sonographers are not perfect!) but exciting too.

 

Mood/ thoughts? I feel like I have been really focused on Max lately and some upcoming

transitions for him (moving to a toddler bed in a few weeks!), so this baby is not getting the attention

that Max did in utero - not that I was hooking up Belly Buds or anything. :)

I know that this baby is just as special, but it's a lot easier to focus on the busy toddler 

running circles in front of me than the little jellybean in my tummy. Maybe after we know a little more about this baby (boy or girl!), it will help me picture our future family

and focus a little more attention on this bundle of joy!