18 weeks

Thyroid update: My next blood draw is a few weeks away (and probably even after this will post unless I add a lot of non-pregnancy related posts in between here). I'm kind of glad it's far away because I'm not dwelling on it but I bet as I get closer I'll be feeling more and more stressed. And this will be my last thyroid update for awhile. I feel fine still so I'm not really worried. The power of positive thinking.

How many weeks: 18 (10/21/14)

Size of baby: A sweet potato and measures 15 cm or 6 inches.  The baby also weighs 250 grams or 8.5 ounces. 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Down 3.5 pounds overall. I am the same as I was last week.

Maternity Clothes: So last week I said I was feeling bigger but really I don't think I'm showing at all. Still wearing my work pants from before pregnancy with Neil (good sign there since I didn't fit in them after having Neil for WAY TOO LONG). But I do just kinda feel overall bigger still. I dunno.

Gender: Boy

Movement: I am feeling very little flutters almost daily. I love it. Not really related but I did use the doppler one day just out of curiosity and whoa the heartbeat was loud! My guess is that this time I do not have an anterior placenta. I wonder how much of a difference that will make. And I'd like to confirm at my ultrasound which is 10 days away! That is coming up fast!

Sleep: I am exhausted. Just exhausted. But, unfortunately, I am still waking up in the middle of the night. I think I finally figured out it's because I'm hungry! Two nights ago I got up and had greek yogurt at 1am. Yes, 1am. Maybe I need to put a box of crackers next to my bed and hope Neil never notices (fat chance) and tries to eat them himself.

What I miss: Uhhh... beer. I picked some up that is ageable and darn it, it's my beer for after this baby. I will share with Dave but no opening until I can have it.

Cravings: Chocolate. Yum. That's not a pregnancy craving though I don't think. Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate... Ahhh.

Aversions: Nothing.

Symptoms: I'm still feeling light headed and I was out of town for a few days so I didn't eat enough just with traveling and stuff. I am definitely noticing the difference- I'm very drained and even more hungry than usual (and did drop a few pounds, oops).

Best moment this week: Getting home after being away from Neil (and of course Dave) a few days/nights in a row. At least I get to talk to Dave and I was able to kiss him goodbye before work where Neil was asleep and I couldn't disturb him by going in his room.

Looking forward to: Our upcoming trip to Savannah to visit my sister! I give up on the guest room (converting to Neil's new room). Someday, but I don't see anything happening in the near future.

Same this time: I'm really tired and I was last time. 

Different from last time: Ok first looking at last time's 18 week post I am LAUGHING at myself. Showing? Pfft. I mean ok yeah but to a normal person who doesn't know me that would look normal and not pregnant at all. I was really pushing it there. I am now thinking my friends and family were tired of hearing me say how much I was showing and just said yes I can tell to get me to stop. I think I was showing more there as well.

That actually made me forget what I was starting to say. But after a few minutes it came back to me! So this time honestly I am still forgetting at times that I'm pregnant. Feeling the baby move makes me remember but honestly. I'm wearing all my normal clothes just fine. I don't really feel pregnant other than being tired. I truly just forget more often than not. Whereas last time it was all I ever thought about. I have a feeling as I do get a belly I'm not going to be able to forget, but I'm enjoying this for now!