18 weeks

I want to start this post by stating how grateful we are to be experiencing a pregnancy.   Even with the ongoing symptoms, everything is so new and exciting, and we feel so blessed to be going through this process.  We can’t wait to see the results of the combination of our genes and actually have a tiny, precious infant in our lives.

Best moment of the week:  Ordering our crib.

Baby bump status:  For the first time, someone commented on my baby bump. I actually got 3 comments this week about my belly, so I guess it’s getting noticeable to people who know me.

Baby is the length of:  A bell pepper.

Total weight gain:  6.6 pounds.

Maternity clothes:  Rarely in life do you get a chance to start your wardrobe from scratch.  Pregnancy is one of those times.  And it’s not cheap, particularly if you don’t have any hand-me-downs.  Thanks so much to my mom and sister for helping me stock my closet and to Himal for letting me go on several shopping sprees.  It’s exciting to have a new wardrobe even though I’m not big enough for all of the pieces yet.

Days until due date:  154

Symptoms:  It’s just crazy how easily I get worn out with just a little bit of exertion.  My back is still sore sometimes, and I’m still tired.

Cravings:  I’ve had a lot of sweets this week: ice cream, Girl Scout cookies, cupcakes, and Cadbury Creme Eggs.  Yummy.

Gender prediction:  We find out on April 2!!!!!  I’m going shopping immediately after finding out, and I know exactly what outfit I’m going to buy for each sex.

Baby’s movement:  When is this child going to kick me?  I lie quietly and try to will it to kick, but I just haven’t felt anything yet.

Looking forward to:  Feeling baby move around and finding out the sex.

Purchase this week:  We got our crib.  Very exciting!