18 Weeks :)

It's week 18, y'all! Which means... 3 more weeks until gender reveal! Woo Hoo!

This week has been pretty uneventful - no knives were dropped, no feet were harmed :) It was a pretty normal week for Bailey and I.

I had a doctor's appointment on Friday with one of the midwives of the practice. Not my favorite person, and I'm sorta hoping she doesn't have to deliver our baby. Don't get me wrong, she definitely seemed capable, and I wouldn't have any doubts about her ability to keep myself and the baby safe. She's just way too granola for my taste. Talks to you like you're the actual baby. Newsflash, woman. I'm 25. I know I'm not as mature as I'll ever be, but I'm not 16 and pregnant. :) Baby is doing well - heartbeat is steady at 150, and my uterus (sorry guys) is measuring at 19 cm. or maybe it's inches. I don't really know. BUT, I do know that she told me the measurement (whether in inches or centimeters) should align with about how many weeks along I am. So, we're sitting pretty right now! I also had to do the early glucose test, since I'm a high-risk candidate for gestational diabetes. I've heard so many horror stories in regards to the glucose test. Those people must have never had a colonoscopy. Drinking that juice was a BREEZE. One small little water bottle filled with basically highly concentrated orange Hi-C? I got this. Granted, I wouldn't want to drink it on a regular basis. But it surely beats a salty-electrolyte solution :)The goob who took my blood? She was a different story. I know look like a pregnant heroine addict with this huge bruise on my forearm. Oh well - small price to pay!

Friday night, we went to Food Truck Friday in Duluth - I love food truck Fridays, and so does the baby :) Cooper loves the attention he gets for being the CUTEST pup there!
 

 

 

Saturday, Bailey and I spent the majority of the morning house-hunting. This baby isn't going to put off it's arrival just because we don't have a house yet. Although, if we didn't move until September, I wouldn't cry about it. "oh Bailey, I wish I could help you move that heavy couch. But you know, I just can't with the baby and all..." :D I know once we find out the gender, I'll be ready to start slowly working on the nursery, so the race is on. I do like knowing that we don't HAVE to find a house. Our lease isn't running out, we aren't getting kicked out of our townhome. It won't be the worst thing in the world if we don't find a home by November. It just would be a lot easier to move BEFORE the baby. I swear we've looked at 100 houses by now (ok, not really, it just seems like it), and I STILL don't understand some people's decorating tastes. One house we looked at had a whole bedroom holding hair supplies - and it wasn't the cheap stuff either. I'm assuming they own a hair salon, but still. Another home had the ugliest Doberhuahua statue - don't know what I'm talking about? Click here :) If you want to sell your home, THESE are the things you hide!

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday I finally dug out the maternity clothes that friends and family had passed my way. I hung up SO many summer clothes, and still have two tubs of fall/winter clothes! I'm not crying about it :) I appreciate it (and so does Bailey's wallet) more than you can imagine!

 

 

 

 

 And now, for our regularly scheduled baby bump picture and questionnaire (also, this dress makes me look super awkward - I thought it was flattering, until picture time rolled around. oh well):

 

 

How far along: 18 weeks

How big is baby?: A sweet potato!  (5.5 inches, 5 oz)

Total weight gain/loss: After losing 7 lbs the first trimester, I've officially gained back 2 of those lbs.

Maternity clothes: I may or may not be sporting a maternity dress today :) All of my normal fitting clothes from before are out of the question now - I can still wear some of the looser pieces, though!

Sleep: Last night I had trouble sleeping due to back pain. I don't know if it's just the way I slept, or if this is a new trend...we shall see!

Best moment this week: Potentially finding a house that our little family can grow into :) we shall see!

 

Food cravings: Still fruit! Tons of blueberries and cherries. I'm really wanting watermelon, I just can't stand how expensive they are! Pepa - if you're reading this, I need a (few) Cordele watermelons pronto!

Food aversions: Still chicken.

Gender: We find out July 11th!

Labor signs: Negative, ghost rider

Pregnancy symptoms: I've had a little bit of swelling in my hands and feet this week - it's mostly been when I've been outside walking around in this heat for long periods of time, though! I had my first hormonal breakdown this week, and got upset with Bailey for the silliest of reasons. Even while it was happening I realized how dumb I sounded, but I couldn't stop. Lots and lots of apologies ensued afterwards.

What I miss: Honestly, not a lot! This second trimester thing is fun. :) Enjoying it as long as I can!

What I am looking forward to: July 11th - boy or girl!?

Milestones: hmmm..I'm not sure we crossed any huge milestones off of our list this week, unless you count a healthy baby's heartbeat at the doctor's office. I totally do :)