18 weeks today!! That means I start my FIFTH month today! The baby is about 7 inches head to toe and about 7 ounces now. I think I weigh the same as I did the morning of my last appointment. This surprises me since I thought I’d gain tons after stopping the Glucophage.
I feel and sleep great but I have had some scary dreams lately. Last night I dreamt of us going to see a rocket launch and it firing up over our heads and then start to waver and come back down. Thank goodness I woke up then. Yikes!
I got my first stretch marks last night. As I was getting undressed, Darrell got all bug-eyed and pointed to my upper tummy and said, “Wow! Look at those stretch marks!” I wanted to cry because it wasn’t a little thing; it was a huge section on each side! I am ONLY 18 weeks! What happens when I hit 40 or even 42 weeks??!!
Darrell finally admitted last night that my belly was starting to grow. Won’t be long until I am jabbed, poked, kicked and everything else all day long. I can’t wait!! I think I am going to try to put up a belly-shot every 3 weeks. 2 weeks went by and I just don’t think there is enough change to warrant another photo yet. I do know, however, that I have to sit further back from the computer desk now! I wish I’d get another little jab though- I don’t think I’ve felt anything for a few days. I sure wish I had a Doppler…
Being home during the day now is really weird. I seriously need a hobby. But I don’t feel like doing much. What I really need is to clean this place, but who wants to do that?! I did go visit my grandparents and aunts on Monday. My aunt told me later that MaeMae said I really glowed! Awww…
I still don’t crave much… I like fresh fruit a lot though. Watermelon is the fruit of the week. I still don’t want much to do with chicken or turkey but at least I don’t run from the sight of them anymore. And ice cream doesn’t sound too appealing either. I guess I get enough calcium!!
2 weeks and a day until our big ultrasound… we are so excited. Baby, no matter what you are I already love you more than I thought possible!
