18 weeks.

Here we are, folks, week 18, (2 weeks from halfway)! This is a small milestone in this pregnancy because it marks an average time that Mommies start to feel their baby move, if they haven't already. At this point I've felt little whooshes and bubbles that I think was Trevor moving, but I didn't want to count them officially. I'm hoping to truly recognize movement soon. Trevor is growing like crazy and sucking all the life out of me. I'm starting to recognize when he has changed positions (not DURING, but later) because my stomach will be shaped differently.

Erik and I have finally cleared out the man cave and made its temporary home in the guest room so Trevor can have the old room. I'm WAY to excited and impatient to get everything in there.

I've been having visions lately of our little boy during the holidays. I see him at 10 months old on Thanksgiving, enjoying some mashed potatoes from Mommy's plate, or on Christmas at 11 months, running around (if he's an early bloomer like Mommy & Daddy) in his Christmas long johns and reindeer slippers, surrounded by mountains of wrapping paper. In just 4 and a half short months, it'll no longer be Erik and I. We are so excited that I really can't put it into words.

We are beyond ready for you, Pumpkin. :)

My pregnancy survey: 

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain: Nothing. I was informed that many ladies don't gain weight until approx. 20 weeks, aimless worried than I was.

Maternity clothes? Maternity jeans are my favorite, then any top that will fit my belly is good. My favorite is Erik's band tees.

Stretch marks? Belly wise, nothing but a quarter if an inch mark that is TOTALLY random. I have them on my sides, hips, thighs and butt. I'm learning to come to terms with them because I seen EXACT ones to mine on someone else that have faded nicely.

Sleep? Uncomfortably, but better than nothing. I miss sleeping on my belly.

Best moment this week: starting the nursery!

Miss Anything? Cigarettes sometimes, don't judge me. Not breathing like I'm 500 lbs. Being able to clean without 40 breaks.

Movement: Im hoping anytime now!

Food craving: Fruit Mentos are where it's at, but not really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: lower back pain - fatigue (which I attribute to not sleeping well) - mood swings have officially made their debut. Sometimes, without reason, I feel so angry that I could start a fight, but I know better and just go cool off or announce that I'm grumpy.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Looking forward to: building and setting up all the nursery furniture!

Our Baby in Veggie/Fruit/Food Term? Sweet potato