Week 18

I was looking back at Emma's pregnancy at this time and I am so thankful that I am having a much easier time. Much less emotional, though I have been fighting crankiness a lot more. I need to really get on top of it so it's not such a trial. I don't want to be a terror to all and especially my family. I don't want to go there. 

Week : 18

What I love: I love looking pregnant now, instead of just feeling fat. That makes a difference. I like feeling the baby but I also like that the baby hasn't taken over my whole body yet. It's so nice to have some space to call your own... :) 

What I hate: My sacrum pain has kicked in a bit. But strangely enough, only on the left side. So weird. I have looked up exercises to do and will probably try to do some yoga or palates for stretching purposes. 

What I miss: My clothes. My energy. Being able to go all out in a WOD. But it's ok. I'm close to half way there.

What I’m looking forward to the most: Finding out what this baby is. We find out next week! Exciting stuff. (I am feeling particularly unexcited about everything at the moment. End of a long day, kids gave us lots of trouble, so forgive my lack of enthusiasm.)

Sleep: I had my first night of not being able to fall back asleep on Sunday. It was terrible. I woke up at 4 and didn't fall back asleep until 6:30. Though I think I did drift off a couple of times, it was such a light sleep, that I felt like I was awake the whole time. 

Bra Size: B. For now. It seems like they have slowed down a bit. 

Wedding rings on or off: Half the week on and now off. I finally took it off because my skin keeps freaking out which makes my fingers swell and I always take my ring off when I exercise so I don't damage it. It just makes it easier. 

Weight: 153 Weight Gain: 10 lbs. I weighed myself on Thursday and I was up by three lbs from the week before. I was like, no way in heck. So I drank a bunch of water, took some fiber and exercised. Sure enough I was back down by two lbs by mid morning.... go figure. 

Worries: Birth. It's a big one. 

Symptoms: Aches and pains. Tiredness and crabbiness. 

Mood: A bit more grouchy this week. I am working on it. I think it comes from being tired all the time. 

Movement: A bunch of movement this last week. 

The belly (and the button!): Round and now my button is starting it's journey to invertedness.  

Measurements: Chest: 37 Waist: 31 Midsection: 34.5  Hips: 40 Thighs: didn't take. 

Exercise: I did five days, which I am happy with. I think I'll try to aim for that every week from here on out. I just don't have the desire or energy to do 6 days right now. I blogged every day, so if you want to know, just scan the blog. 

Eating: Better. Making sure it's more protein, less carbs and a lot less sugars. 

The weekly pics: 

And this weeks pics. 

Blood vessels: Your baby's blood vessels are visible through her skin.

Ear: Your baby's ears are now in position and stand out from her head.

Leg: Your baby is busy flexing her arms and legs -- movements that you'll soon begin to notice if you haven't already.

Placenta: You might have an ultrasound in the next few weeks to see how your baby's growing, screen for birth defects, and check the position of the placenta.