Holy cow. Every week it seems more and more crazy how far along I am getting. 18 weeks and almost halfway there. It blows my mind!! I am so enjoying being pregnant and still actually getting some sleep. But my dreams keep getting crazier... It blows my mind how vivid and real they seem!!
How Far Along:18 weeks
Size of baby:
All of my apps agree at last on one thing: baby is the size of a sweet potatoe! A wopping 5.5 inches. The weight, however, is apparently anywhere from 5-6.7 oz. so.... Somewhere in there. :)
Total Weight Gain:
I literally haven't weighed myself in 2 weeks. Hold on.
Okay since the first time I weighed myself in Chelsey Dietrich's bathroom the morning I found out I was pregnant, not having eaten anything, I weigh exactly the same. My theory is still that at that time I was working out enough to where I was gaining muscle weight, and now where I'm not doing squats with 50 or 60 bounds on my shoulders, I've lost so much muscle that my weight isn't changing because muscle weighs more than fat. So I've probably gained weight, while losing muscle. It makes sense yeah?
Stretch Marks: None at all. I'm telling you that along with my genetics (sister and mom didn't get any), it's all about Burts Bees Mama Bee belly butter and the Mama Bees oil. Life savers!! And apparently if you itch, that's what causes stretch marks and that's the point of oil and lotion, to help stop the itching. Genius. Thanks lady at motherhood maternity.
Maternity Clothes:
I'm not wearing any yet, but I bought two tops on Black Friday at target because they were 40% off!! Originally one was 19.99 and 14.99 and we only spent 22 bucks. Sold. Oh and I got some maternity garment bottoms for those of you who wear G's.... They are so comfy!
Gender:
We still have 2 weeks left before we find out, but my sister has said it's a boy from the beginning. Even before I was pregnant she made the declaration that she thought I would have a boy first. So if it is a boy, she gets to wear the crown of being right! I'm starting to think the little peanut is a masculine boy peanut too. Which makes me think I'm probably wrong and it'll be a girl. Bryce always calls the baby a she. I think he wants it to be a boy but really thinks it's a girl so he's preparing himself ;) I will be 100% surprised and happy either way!!
Movement: This tiny human is getting STRONG and big. Yesterday not an hour went by where I didn't feel movement, but some hours went by where it was ALL I could feel. I have only felt it from the outside twice, and Bryce hasn't yet but that's because he has the patience of a two year old and after 30 seconds will be like "oh well!" ;) He knows he will get to feel it all the time the rest of my pregnancy so I guess he isn't too concerned lol.
Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie. And I found out from my sister that she was never an outty so I wonder if I will take after her! I have always been able to make myself look 5 months pregnant even when I was small (something about how my abs are built I read?) so I think my belly button is used to being an innie even when my belly is way out. Only time will tell.
Sleep:
My dreams are crazy. The other day I had a dream where people were in prison and a guard ripped out some girls dreds and skin was attached... It was sick. But I watched the Santa Claus the night before and am thinking the dreds thought came from Bernard and his braids lol.
What I miss: Working out daily. I get a little tiny work out in every few days and started stretching a lot to make sure I relieve any back pain but I miss going to an actual gym!!
Food Cravings:
Still flaming hot Cheetos with lime. Also today I want a western bacon cheeseburger from Carls Junior. And the other day I wanted a sourdough jack from Jack in the Box. So I guess fast food burgers haha.
Food Aversions: Home cooked chicken is still so gross. And I can't be in the same room as when raw red meat is being cooked. Gag.
Nausea:
Nothing compared to first trimester. I still take a unisom on days I work or when I feel nauseous just incase, and it always helps 100%.
Moody/Happy?
Happy, but man I can get moody in a second.
Stretch Marks: None at all. I'm telling you that along with my genetics (sister and mom didn't get any), it's all about Burts Bees Mama Bee belly butter and the Mama Bees oil. Life savers!! And apparently if you itch, that's what causes stretch marks and that's the point of oil and lotion, to help stop the itching. Genius. Thanks lady at motherhood maternity.
Maternity Clothes:
I'm not wearing any yet, but I bought two tops on Black Friday at target because they were 40% off!! Originally one was 19.99 and 14.99 and we only spent 22 bucks. Sold. Oh and I got some maternity garment bottoms for those of you who wear G's.... They are so comfy!
Gender:
We still have 2 weeks left before we find out, but my sister has said it's a boy from the beginning. Even before I was pregnant she made the declaration that she thought I would have a boy first. So if it is a boy, she gets to wear the crown of being right! I'm starting to think the little peanut is a masculine boy peanut too. Which makes me think I'm probably wrong and it'll be a girl. Bryce always calls the baby a she. I think he wants it to be a boy but really thinks it's a girl so he's preparing himself ;) I will be 100% surprised and happy either way!!
Movement: This tiny human is getting STRONG and big. Yesterday not an hour went by where I didn't feel movement, but some hours went by where it was ALL I could feel. I have only felt it from the outside twice, and Bryce hasn't yet but that's because he has the patience of a two year old and after 30 seconds will be like "oh well!" ;) He knows he will get to feel it all the time the rest of my pregnancy so I guess he isn't too concerned lol.
Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie. And I found out from my sister that she was never an outty so I wonder if I will take after her! I have always been able to make myself look 5 months pregnant even when I was small (something about how my abs are built I read?) so I think my belly button is used to being an innie even when my belly is way out. Only time will tell.
Sleep:
My dreams are crazy. The other day I had a dream where people were in prison and a guard ripped out some girls dreds and skin was attached... It was sick. But I watched the Santa Claus the night before and am thinking the dreds thought came from Bernard and his braids lol.
What I miss: Working out daily. I get a little tiny work out in every few days and started stretching a lot to make sure I relieve any back pain but I miss going to an actual gym!!
Food Cravings:
Still flaming hot Cheetos with lime. Also today I want a western bacon cheeseburger from Carls Junior. And the other day I wanted a sourdough jack from Jack in the Box. So I guess fast food burgers haha.
Food Aversions: Home cooked chicken is still so gross. And I can't be in the same room as when raw red meat is being cooked. Gag.
Nausea:
Nothing compared to first trimester. I still take a unisom on days I work or when I feel nauseous just incase, and it always helps 100%.
Moody/Happy?
Happy, but man I can get moody in a second.
Pregnancy Brain Moments:
I added this one for fun, because I want to start recording them because they are so weird. Yesterday I was on the phone making mac n cheese at the same time and I went to the cupboard to get a strainer out, and the next thing I knew I had gotten out and completely plugged in a toaster. I was mystified. Literally the weirdest thing, especially because I didn't realize what I had done until a minute later when I realized I had plugged in a toaster. Hahaha
What I’m looking forward to:
What I’m looking forward to:
We all know I cannot WAIT to find out the gender!
18 weeks 2 days:
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