While you're waiting....

No this isn't the big gender reveal post.  Yes we know now who this baby is, but that will be announced shortly.  I've been a little bit of a blogging funk....not really a funk, just a "I'm tired and the blog is on the back burner for now" streak.  The last few weeks have been jam packed with responsibilities for work and family to the point that I've been spending much time on the couch in the evenings.  Thus there was no 18 week post or picture at 18 weeks.  And I'm now actually 19 weeks and 4 days.

Mainly in order to document, but also because it's driving me a little crazy that I missed it (OCD much?), here is my 18 week update.  And yes, I'm back-dating it because it's my blog and I can :)

(Excuse the pulled back hair and tired look.  Representative of my life right now.)

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 18 weeks on April 16th (picture is from 18 weeks, 3 days 

Size of Baby: About the size of a bell pepper (5 inches, 7 ounces) 

Total Weight Loss/Gain: We had an appointment the day before, and my "official record" is that I've gained 10 lbs.  I'm thinking 5-7 is probably more accurate, but who's counting?
Maternity Clothes: Jeans, capris (boo hot Texas spring), and some tops - still wearing a few pre-pregnancy tops and dresses

Gender: We find out April 26th!  I have my inklings, but we'll see what happens!  

Movement: I have been feeling random one-time kicks about once a week or so.  Nothing consistent at all up to this point

Sleep: Sleeping is going pretty well, although I feel like I need to knock on wood now for saying that.  For now I seem to be out of the insomnia phase.   

What I miss: Feeling like myself.  Although I'm starting to feel better, I still feel off.  

Cravings: Carbs, Carbs, and more Carbs.  Still.   Oh, and throw in some cheese too.  

Symptoms: Headaches are still rearing their ugly head.  Dr said migraines are common in pregnancy if you had them before, so boo on that.  He did say that they seem to come in phases though of about 4 weeks, so hopefully these will be heading out soon.    

Best moment of the week: Hearing that heart beat...there's nothing like it!  Thankfully the 4 weeks between appointments are beginning to go faster, so that helps with the anxiety.  Baby also went to it's first amusement park this weekend.  I took our elementary kids to Six Flags on Saturday and promptly enjoyed sitting on the bench the entire day.  This picture pretty much summed up my visit.  Do not ride if you have any of the following conditions: