How far along: 18 weeks
Size of Baby Brown: 5 1/2 inches. Doesn't seem too big, but look at a ruler! It's actually pretty mind-blowing.
Fruit/vegetable comparison (according to Baby Center):Bell Pepper/My hand
Total weight gain: 0 lbs
Sleep: Alright. Migraines wake me up and I can't sleep on my stomach all night like I used to!
Movement: I can feel the flutters, it feels more like pressure behind my belly button, but we will call it flutters!
Unglamorous body changes:The baby bump is coming, wish it would come faster so people would assume I'm pregnant, not fat! I try to keep pretty lathered up with Cocoa Butter.
Maternity Clothes? Just work pants, they are oh so comfy.
Showing: Yep. I can feel my uterus right behind my belly button!
Food cravings: None
What I miss: Nothing really. My doc said I could have 200mg of caffeine a day, which is the equivalent of 5 diet cokes. Since I'm good with one a day, I haven't had to change much!
Anything making you queasy: Raw meat! Raw meat! Raw meat! I have been having more migraines than nausea, which I heard means it's a girl. Time will tell!
Strange experiences: Not yet. I'm sure I will soon encounter that inappropriate person who wants to touch my stomach....
Milestones: Feeling the baby move. Only I can feel now, but in a few weeks Jordan and those authorized to touch me may be able to feel also!
Best moment this week:Tulsa has a JBF franchise. This means "Just Between Friends" and it is one of the largest consignment sales for all things baby in the country. I went on Saturday. Let me tell you....moms are crazy. One woman blocked the entire movie section until she grabbed up every VeggieTales DVD. Another woman decided she needed to haul 4 pack and plays off to the side while she decided which one she wanted. It was a freaking mad house. But, I made out like a bandit. I paid $275 for over $800 worth of baby things! Loading the car was a puzzle, and some of the fellow shoppers were appalled by my language while I was packing up the car, but I got it all home!
Looking forward to: March 22nd! The day we find out if it's a little miss or a little sir that I'm carrying.
