Mommy to-be Quiz at 18 Weeks!

• How far along? 18 Weeks! Almost halfway there...

• Total weight gain/loss: gain 5 lbs total in 4 1/2 months

• Maternity clothes: My weakness is shopping and yesterday I couldn't resist a pair of cute maternity shorts.

• Stretch marks: None

• Sleep: Quite uncomfortable as the belly gets bigger...some days I wake up with a sore back. Time to shop for the boppy cuddle pillow!

• Best moment this week: Seeing baby again via u/s yesterday, heartbeat 145bpm and baby was moving all over the place...lots of room to move around = happy baby.

• Movement: Baby is such a wiggly worm!!

• Food cravings: Oranges and big breakfasts.

• Gender: Baby gender scan in 2 weeks!

• Labor signs: Ha! not even close...157 days to go!

• Belly button in or out? Still in but looking a little funky these days..lol

• What I miss: I am so beyond ecstatic with baby I don't think I miss anything

• What I am looking forward to: Baby registry!!

• Weekly Wisdom: When you think you're done peeing... wait a little longer.

• Milestones:  1. 18 Week Mark! 22 weeks, 157 days, 3,768 hours to delivery!
                         2. Choosing agreeing on a name. We definitely want to have set names for both genders and be prepared for gender scan day!                 

• What is the baby up to? My baby has become amazingly mobile, passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that I am able to feel all the movements. Baby is now about 5.6 inches long and weighs 6.7 ounces! Baby is now starting to produce a protective covering along the nerves, called Myelin. This substance will be produced through the ninth month. By now, my baby's genitals should be distinguishable, and soon I will have the opportunity to view them at my next appointment. Can't wait!!