I was astounded last time at 18 weeks that this is what my baby looks like at this point:
That baby is huge.
I have really started to feel uncomfortable lately. My belly is starting to get in the way. I hate putting on socks and shoes because my belly gets smushed now. And if I squat, I have this weird pressure in my umm, birthing regions. I have been having really frequent headaches and wincing pain, so that is something to bring up Monday since I was induced for pre-eclampsia last time. The only thing I am aware of that I can do is drink water and stay active. The toddler takes care of the active part.
Here is the belleh at 18 weeks:
I officially have a belly shelf, best used for food items and toddler chairs.
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| look at those toes! |
I love how Blogger likes to significantly reduce the quality of the image. I mean really. That's awesome.
18 week Quiz:
-How far along? 18w3d
-How big is baby? Huge!! The size of sweet potato. About 5.5"-Weight gain/loss? 141 lb. I have only gained two pounds despite my love affair with Ben and Jerry's.
-Maternity clothes? All the time.
-Stretchies? Um, yeah, pretty sure there is a new one by my KNEE.
-Sleep? I miss sleeping on my back. And I have been SO exhausted lately. I fell asleep for an hour and half on the couch last night while hubs and James played. Loudly. With the tv on. And I slept like a "baby." <---now that I know that saying is a total lie.
-Best moment this week? Sewing my first cloth diaper!
-Movement? lots of kicks and can see kicks from the OUTSIDE now!
-Food cravings? Still really nothing. I want a craving!
-Gender? I've gone back to thinking boy.
-Labor signs? Well, i wouldn't call this an impending labor sign, but tons of Braxton Hicks contractions this week. They make me feel woozy.
-Belly button in or out? getting more and more shallow.
-What I miss? not much. Although I'd love to share in all that wine my friends are drinking! ;)
-What I am looking forward to? Seeing the baby and finding out the sex in FIVE days!
-Weekly wisdom? Brother LS 2125 sewing machines are crap.
-Milestones? Seeing baby move from the outside!
Wow what an exciting time. I loved the belly pics (through the reduced quality is a frustration I totally understand as a photographer). I'm so happy for you and your family and wish you all the best in the rest of your pregnancy!
I'm kind of glad you're having braxton hicks because I'm having them too at 22 weeks. I was getting worried that it was too early for them but I guess not. I didn't get them last time until 36 weeks.