18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks and 5 days.

Baby's size? He (we are in full-on assumption mode that it is a boy) is 5.5 inches long from his head to his rump and weighs 7 oz.

Weight Gain? 10 lbs.  This is getting real.

Maternity clothes? This goes against everything I thought in the beginning of this process... but I LOVE maternity clothes.  Well, not all maternity clothes of course.  Most things are absolutely hideous.  But when you find that perfect item, try it on, and it makes you look cuter and slimmer and more comfortable than your regular clothes - well, it just feels like a gift from heaven.  I've embraced the stretchy waist band and the extra long top.

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep? I am able to sleep just fine.  I just have to switch sides constantly through the night to avoid aches and such.

Best moment this week? Nursery progress!  We now have a dresser/changing table and a bookcase for the babe.  OH... and the CUTEST darn stroller in the entire world.  Here is Lia wishing she could take a ride in it.

Movement? Not only can I feel him moving around from the inside, but Bobby can now feel the baby's kicks from the outside!

Food cravings? I'm still not craving anything.  But I did finally notice that I am eating tons of strawberry flavored things.  Strawberry Starbursts, strawberry yogurt, strawberry Nutri-grain bars, peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwiches, and of course, actual strawberries.  Again, these are all things I've always liked.  And I'm never like "OMG, I need something strawberry flavored!"  This was just something I happened to notice that I was eating a good bit of.

Symptoms? The crazy emotions of last week seem to have subsided for now.  This has been a rather easy week.

Gender? Like I said, we are totally assuming it's a boy.  April 2nd will finally put this matter to rest once and for all.

What I miss? My shorts that no longer fit.  There was a warm day or two this week where my cutoffs would have made for a much cuter outfit than my old stretchy cheerleading shorts.

What I'm looking forward to? This is looking way forward... but I just can't wait to hold him.  I want to kiss his beautiful face and touch his soft skin right now.

Milestones: I'd say that cracking into the double digits for weight gain is a milestone.

Emotions: So happy.  And already so proud to be his mama.