18 Weeks

How far along? 18 weeks
This Week the baby is a size of a: Bell Pepper/Sweet Potato (5 1/2 inches and 7 ounces)
Total weight gain/loss: none
Maternity clothes? not yet, but I'm ready with my Belly Band!
Belly button in or out? still in
Sleep: A lot of tossing and turning... and really vivid dreams
Best moment this week: feeling my lower abdomen getting much harder. still waiting on the bump though!
Movement: I can't tell... I've been told it feels like gas so I really don't know what I'm feeling in there
Symptoms: lots of weird feelings in my stomach due to muscles and organs stretching and shifting. Nose bleeds, increased appetite, and peeing ALL the time
Symptoms I DON'T have: no swollen feet or hands yet!
Food cravings: bagels
Gender: Don't know yet but everything "down there" is fully formed by now
What I miss: Tuna Melts, deli sandwiches and soft serve ice cream!... And being able to sleep through the night
What I am looking forward to: My doctor's appointment Friday
Weekly Wisdom: Save money and get lots of hand-me-downs
Milestones: The baby is hiccuping and yawning and starting to grow super fast
To Do List: still have to start planning the nursery.  also have to sign up for some birthing classes.