18 week pregnancy update

I cracked and decided to do an 18 week update. Week to week nothing changes drastically but there are a few new things this week that are worth sharing.

I have been SO emotional lately. I can cry for pretty much no reason at all. Sometimes happy cries, sometimes sad. The other day I specifically went to Fred Meyer to buy milk, paid for my items, packed up the car and got half way home before realizing I forgot the milk. I cried like a baby for ten minutes because I was so mad at myself! Pregnant lady problems!

Other than being a basket case, my only other new thing is my sudden urge to get things organized. I pulled every last thing out of my closet (threw half of it away) and got it completely cleaned out. I have so much space now and I'll need it in the months to come. I got my registry all finished and made a list of every possible thing we need for this new babe. Luckily we don't have to spend too much because we have ALL the big stuff. Just clothes if its a boy, a new bath, breast pump and supplies, bouncy seat, activity mat... Blah blah blah. It is more than we anticipated but not a big deal. I'm so excited to shop for baby stuff again! I was a crazy nester with Paisley and I imagine this time will be the same. Poor Danny.

How far along?: 18 weeks 1 day

Baby is the size of a: large mango, 6 inches

Total weight gain/loss: still down 20lbs (my appetite is back though!)

The Bump: It is growing! I am now officially in maternity jeans and can still wear a couple of my old pairs. 

Food Cravings: Ummm, carrots. Weird! I'm not usually a carrot eater but for the last week I have eaten about 20-30 baby carrots a day!

Symptoms: (tmi warning) I feel like someone hit me in the crotch with a baseball bat. Plain and simple. My hips and groin have been so sore! I think I remember this happening when I was pregnant with Pais but I don't know. Google told me that it is completely normal and that its just my body/ligaments getting ready for baby. Whatever it is, I hope it goes away soon!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Not really. I still have trouble opening the dishwasher because it smells funny to me. Danny says I'm crazy. 

Sleep: I have been SO tired lately! I'm on orders to rest as much as possible during the day, which is hard when you have an active toddler. But at night I have been sleeping SO good! I wake up around 8:30am everyday and feel completely rested. Its amazing!

What I miss: Not being in daily pain from my kidney stones.

Rings On or Off: on

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes! We have our ultrasound one week from today to have the gender confirmed! Although my midwife already looked at the ultrasound since she isn't the one that did it. And she was pretty positive that he is in fact a boy! We'll announce the name next week when we know for sure, although most of our family and some friends already know. 

Gender Prediction: boy!

Movement: Flutters have turned into small kicks and I feel them everyday! Before I was only feeling them randomly and not every day. But now they are every day, a couple times a day and getting stronger. I told Danny last night that I bet within a couple weeks we will be able to feel it from the outside of my belly. 

Maternity Clothes: Only pants. I need to go out and get some comfy black stretchy pants though. Mine are too tight in the waist now and I can't wear them because they are uncomfortable. So if I want to be lazy I'm stuck with pajama pants which are not approved for public outings. 

Labor Signs: No

Best Moment of the Week: Today! Pais and I were doing puzzles on the floor and she saw a baby on TV. She came over to my belly, lifted up my shirt and patted me and said, "hi baby baby!" Then she kissed my belly and laid her head down. Me, being the emotional train wreck that I am, started crying like an idiot. Pais definitely noticed and said, "momma cryin?" Yep baby, momma is crying like a weirdo.

• What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Our ultrasound next Friday! And finally being able to start getting things ready. We got rid of a lot of stuff after Paisley so we need to buy more than we thought.