Baby Wisely: Week 18

How far along? 18 weeks, and the size of a bell pepper (about 5 1/2 inches long head to tush).

Best moment this week: Feeling the first little 'flutters'-- they're subtle, but noticeable!

Miss anything yet? Missing a lot of things, but it's still all worth it for sure.

Movement: Just super subtle ones-- but it's definitely a change! (Actually feeling a little flutter as I type this...)

Food cravings: I don't know if this counts, but I can hardly finish something savory without drooling over something I can eat sweet afterwards. So perhaps more of a food habit than a craving?

Anything sounding disgusting? Nope! I'm good with life at the moment.

How's the belly? Getting larger and rounder-- officially sits in my lap when I sit down. Crazy feeling, for sure. (Also, it's been amusing me that whenever I cough or laugh my whole belly lifts-- it's pretty odd-looking.)

Gender prediction: Officially baffled, and also officially held fast in neutral ground on my opinion about it.

Sleep? Dreaming about getting attached by bad guys from Lord of the Rings, but other than that it's been good.

Belly button situation? Outie, and quite soft.

Clothing situation? Bought my first (two!) pairs of maternity pants online. Loving the fact that they make tall jeans with stretchy things-- here's hoping they fit!

I'm generally feeling: Quite chipper.

Looking forward to: My doc appointment tomorrow, so I can hear that little heartbeat again-- then the BIG one two weeks from now! (Boy or girl... the suspense is killing me!!)

Baby Wisely: Week 17

How far along? 17 weeks

Best moment this week: Officially clearing out the office, and building a mantle with Bryan and my Dad! (Does nesting count as a maternity memory?)

Miss anything yet? The busier we get at work, the more I miss wine.

Movement: Nothing yet!

Food cravings: Nothing this week surprisingly!

Anything sounding disgusting? Not hating chicken as much? I'm feeling pretty normally now actually!

How's the belly? Getting riper every day! I've officially decided I'm looking forward to when it's big enough to hold a book up when I'm sitting on the couch.

Gender prediction: Just happily twiddling my thumbs until next month!

Sleep? Fabulous! Finally evening out a bit

Belly button situation? Out with full force.

Clothing situation? Officially tried on my first maternity gear this weekend. It was fabulous. Sadly, the evils that confront my pant situation normally follow me into pregnancy. Think finding long pants is rough? Try finding long maternity pants. (However, full belly coverage is AMAZING and I might just have to high-water it. Even my squishy pants aren't feeling so squishy these days.)

I'm generally feeling: Normal! And actually quite happily pregnant and rounder :)

Looking forward to: So many things!! (It's hard not to be excited these days, I'm feeling incredibly lucky, loved, happy and healthy-- trying hard to enjoy every minute so far!)

Baby Wisely: Week 16

How far along? 16 weeks

Best moment this week: Everything! Got to see my family for a little bit this week, looking forward to more family time soon!

Miss anything yet? White wine. So much. (I'm a red girl normally? Who knew?)

Movement: Not yet... still trying hard to keep tuned in though!

Food cravings: French fries this week. Again though; not too far off from usual.

Anything sounding disgusting? Nothing new here-- still poultry.

How's the belly? Getting rounder! Still going straight for the ribcage. I've had a few people tell me this is why I'm having a boy. I guess we'll see!

Gender prediction: Public consensus is still half and half. I feel like those odds are just about right.

Sleep? Better! Dreams are at least letting me wake up a bit less confused.

Belly button situation? Ring? Out. Belly button? Also officially out. I thought this wasn't supposed to happen until way later in the game?!

Clothing situation? Definitely comfortable in my baggy things still. Took a peek at Target's maternity section the other day; thinking there might be a few cozy dresses soon with my name on them.

I'm generally feeling: A bit more crazy this week (aaah, the joy of hormones!) but I attribute that mainly to my new obsession with out-of-control nesting. Our poor house.

Looking forward to: Finishing the guest room! 80% there. Wahoo!

Baby Wisely: Week 15

How far along? 15 weeks

Best moment this week: Everything! Baby is keeping me rather positive these days. Go baby.

Miss anything yet? Officially sad about having to give up crew. We are prepping for race season, and 'taking it easy' isn't something I'm fond of (I'm still training... but I can't sprint anymore. That's half the fun!!)

Movement: Nope... but I've been hearing it will happen over the next month!

Food cravings: Only down to two bowls of cereal a day. I might be approaching cereal-normalcy.

Anything sounding disgusting? Still chicken. I'm discovering I can cut it up and hide it into things though. (Dang you lean proteins being good for me! Get in my chicken salad!)

Showing yet? Finally feeling pregnant! I'm pretty much expanding straight up the ribcage. Goodbye tiny waste belts.

Gender prediction: Not sure it it's because the superbowl was on Sunday, but I've recently been convinced the bean is a boy.

Sleep? Sleep? Great! Dreams? Officially messing up my morning routine. Been dreaming about things that confuse the heck out of me/convince me crazy things are happening instead of waking up/dreaming of things closely associated with my day. Just what I need. To be waking up even more confused than usual.

Belly button situation? Officially wondering how long I can keep my belly ring in before it's 'creepy.' I can't help it. I'm quite attached.

Clothing situation? I want to make cookies for whoever invented jersey.

I'm generally feeling: Still naturally caffeinated and happy. (Again, go baby!)

Looking forward to: Feeling those first movements!