Week 18
9:01 AM
Its official! We have a kicker! It started on Tuesday, with what I can only describe as a tap on your shoulder... but from the inside. I was sitting at my desk, legs crossed and leaned forward. I guess that was squishing her a little, so she decided to let me know. At first, I didn't really register what it was. But then it happened two more times quickly after and I sat up and uncrossed my legs. Heard, baby girl! No more squishing!
I've felt it a few more times since and its pretty incredible. And also a little gross. I'll be honest, the first few days it made me sick afterwards. I'm a pretty squeamish person, so feeling something move that strongly inside of me made me get the heebie jeebies a little. However, it is still just about the coolest thing I've ever experienced and so I'll take the brief bouts of nausea.
How far along? 18 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes, and feeling like I'm in a serious rut with them.
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Bladder Watch: I want to say it couldn't possibly get worse, but I know well and good that it will get worse.
Sleep? Touch and go.
Sleep? Touch and go.
Best moment(s) this week: Hard to pick one this week. Between feeling her kick, Second Sunday in Klutho Park, a Jags win, getting started in the nursery (more below), and spending time gardening and playing soccer with Harrison, it was a fantastic week/weekend.
Miss Anything? My clothes. I'm feeling EXTREMELY limited/sad and I don't want to spend a bunch of money buying clothes I'll only be wearing for the next half a year. I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy more jeans, at minimum.
Movement: Still a night time wiggler, and now an occasional kicker!
Food Cravings: I feel like things are leveling out a bit. I'm much more content with eating vegetables and proteins than I have been. I mean, I am still eating a handful or two of M&Ms a day, though.
Food Cravings: I feel like things are leveling out a bit. I'm much more content with eating vegetables and proteins than I have been. I mean, I am still eating a handful or two of M&Ms a day, though.
Anything making you queasy or sick: We had Trader Joe's Lobster Ravioli for dinner and it really did not sit well with me. Meat in general is starting to get to me again, too.
Gender: Homegirl
Labor Signs: None
Labor Signs: None
Pregnancy Symptoms: I randomly cried at ABSOLUTELY NOTHING several times this week. I'm not kidding, absolutely nothing. Like literally, just start leaking tears with zero rhyme or reason. What even? Also, my stomach and lower abdomen are hurting a lot more often lately. Not chocking considering the amount I'm growing.
Belly Button in or out? In, but getting more shallow.
Rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, other than when I have to pick out an outfit for going out in public.
Looking forward to: The crib! Daniel will be starting on it soon and I'm so excited.
Daniel moved the dresser/changing station into Frankie's room this weekend and I am SO in love. I still can't believe the transformation. We bought the dresser from neighbors for $40 bucks. Daniel managed to get all the paint off and refinish the wood underneath. A fresh coat of white paint on the drawer fronts, some hard work on the hardware, and voila. Its gorgeous!
Once the dresser was in, my sister came over and helped me start organizing the room. All my macrame materials and several baby hand-me-downs were literally just thrown in the room without rhyme or reason. She helped me start sorting things out and clearing areas in the room and now I'm so inspired to keep going.
Daniel moved the dresser/changing station into Frankie's room this weekend and I am SO in love. I still can't believe the transformation. We bought the dresser from neighbors for $40 bucks. Daniel managed to get all the paint off and refinish the wood underneath. A fresh coat of white paint on the drawer fronts, some hard work on the hardware, and voila. Its gorgeous!
Once the dresser was in, my sister came over and helped me start organizing the room. All my macrame materials and several baby hand-me-downs were literally just thrown in the room without rhyme or reason. She helped me start sorting things out and clearing areas in the room and now I'm so inspired to keep going.
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