18 week- Belly

So bear with me, I am not happy with these pictures and I have not wanted to put these up, but I know I will regret not having them just because they are un-flattering.



My belly is certainly growing, and getting hard. I have been feeling some movement a little, but I am not yet feeling pokes or kicks. It really just feels like a rolling feeling. I have been having RAGING heartburn for pretty much the last 2 weeks straight, just about every day. I gave up caffeine completely and I am really trying to watch what I eat. But to date, there is not one certain thing or type of food that triggers it. Tums and I are now best friends.

Week 18- Sweet Potato

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.

Ahh...so am I a freak because I do not think that sweet potato is cute AT ALL...even though they are comparing our baby to it?!
Also-forgot a belly pic this weekend, so I will have DH take one tonight and I will get it up either tonight or tomorrow.

My DH is so cute!

So my DH is your typical Man's man. He is not one to get all gushy and anxious, even about the babe. He doesn't blush or giggle like I do when we hear the heartbeat, and is not couting down to the big ultrasound. That's why I find this soooo cute.

Yesterday was the "guys" bowling night. Ryan strolls in about 10ish, and of course, because I am pregnant, I am asleep. He comes up to bed and whispers..."are you asleep?" (which instantly annoys me, because obviously I am asleep thats why the dogs are sleeping and all the lights are off. If you did not think I was asleep, why are you whispering?!?!) Anyway, he crawls in and we both are falling asleep. Then his phone goes off, with the volume on like Maximum and I'm pretty sure the windows rattled. Dogs go crazy, I jump, Ryan rolls over at the speed of light to shut it off. About 2 mins go by, and my phone starts ringing. (Which made me nervous because anyone who called him, then me, something serious is up)

It is DH's brother. So I answer and he goes "did you guys ever find out if it is a boy or girl?" I tell him that we have to wait 2 more weeks but we will know. Then I questioned the random-ness of said question at 10:11 at night. He says.....

"Well Ryan let all of us hear the heartbeat on his phone and we were wondering!"

That's right, my DH showed all the "men" in his bowling league, our babies heartbeat, which is recorded on his cell phone. LOL. I think that is bragging at its finest already. Love him!

Checkup yesterday

DH and I had another check-up yesterday. All went well, we met the NP in our office, Judy who is SOOOO nice. Much better than BN. They did my urine sample and weight (wewt, finally gained a pound. Just one, but still it's about time I quit losing...God, never thought I would say that!!) and Blood pressure, which was good. At the last appointment it was a bit high, so the decrease was good.

We got to hear the heartbeat again, she took it twice. The first time it was LOUD and just beating away. Both the nurse and I were like...WOW, that babe is happy!! She also let me record it on my cellphone. She said it was good and strong, and when I asked the speed, she said around 150's. Then she took it again to get th exact number for the chart and it was 162. So about the same as last time. It was funny though, because when she went back to take the 2nd one, the babe wouldn't sit still to get another clear and loud reading. She kept having to chase him/her around with the wand to hear it long enough. Finally got it though.

15 Days until the BIG ultrasound! We will finally know if we are Team Blue, or Team Pink!

Week 17- Belly

GAH! Big difference in the last week. Granted I did take mine this week after eating ( I almost forgot all together) so I do not think I can credit the baby for the whole belly change, but we shall see. According to our pregnancy book, baby doubled their weight last week, which explains the need to eat my husband out of house and home. I could NOT get enough this week. I am definitely not able to eat like I used to, basically really small portions about 5-6 times a day. I still canNOT get enough fruit. I love it!! Another thing this week, fruit loops and lucky charms cereal. YUM! Baby is definitely getting his/her fair share of calcium.