Yes, I am 18 weeks pregnant, and I just took my first belly shot.
I'll try to to better from here on out. But here are the 18 week stats...Size of Baby: Baby Mason #2 is about the size of a pickle. Baby is about 5 1/2 pounds and weighs approximately 5-7 ounces.
Total Weight Gain: 5 pounds (But it looks more like 15!) I know that five pounds isn't great, but it's much better than where we were at this point with Jax, so we're praying the yucky Gestational Diabetes stays away!
Maternity Clothes: Not yet, but I'm sure we'll be dragging them out REALLY soon!
Gender: We'll know in approximately 22 more weeks, when the baby decides to make it's appearance. This one is going to be a surprise!
Movement: Not a whole lot- can't wait for it to pick up though!
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good right now. I wake up several times a night but it's not because of the baby- it's either to tend to Jax or to head to the potty!
What I Miss: Unlimited caffeine!
Cravings: PIZZA and Pickles.
Symptons: Tiredness, Sore back and feet.
Best Moment this Week: I go to the doctor Thursday and will have an unltrasound and get to hear the heartbeat. Even though it hasn't happened yet, I'm sure it will be the best moment!
I've also learned that at 18 weeks, my baby's ears are formed and he/she can hear us talk! That makes me smile. Jax and I have been singing the baby lots of songs during the day, and we've been reading books at night. Our baby's bones are becomming harder, and his or her nerves are becomming more developed so that it can see, smell, hear and taste. 
I'm putting a poll on the sidebar where you can guess whether Baby Mason #2 will be a boy or a girl! Also feel free to give us any name suggestions, because we haven't decided on ANYTHING yet... no first name, or middle name. Basically all we know is that the baby's last name will be Mason :)
6 comments:
Our ultrasound is this week too. Movement has just really picked up in the last few days, which is such a reassuring feeling. You look awesome!! Wish I could say I had only gained five pounds!
thanks deena- i don't feel awesome though... ha ha. you look wonderful yourself. i can't wait to feel this little one really get to moving. it will ease my mind so much!
i think you should name it angie. after me. :)
Look at you and your cute belly :D You are beautiful! I can't wait to meet Baby Mason #2...so are you all going to tell the names you pick? I thought they were going to be secret...
Oh my goodness..you are sooo pretty! Love those pictures..and glad to hear that baby and mommy are doing well :)
I love reading your blog..
Believe me...I TOTALLY understand needing the mind to be at ease!!! This one is finally on the move most of the time so it's very reassuring.
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