18 weeks

How far along: 18 weeks

Baby's size: 8 inches long and just over 5 ounces (about the size of a bell pepper).


What Munchkin is up to (according to Babycenter.com):
He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.


Symptoms: I think it's safe to say I'm out of the migraine phase of pregnancy. :)  only symptom i can think of is some minor lower back aches, especially if I'm on my feet a lot.

Total Weight Gain: 5 pounds

Best moment since last update: the crib has been picked up!  also had a great time at the apple harvest festival with my parents and wendy and wyatt.  and of course we have a new arrival in the family - baby ginger!!


Movement: some

Food cravings: Sprite

What I miss: feeling rested when i wake up

What I'm looking forward to: meeting baby ginger and feeling some more movement :)


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