how far along: 18 weeks
Madelyn’s size: Around 5.6 inches, 6.7 ounces… about the size of a sweet potato
weight gain: About 2 pounds this week, about 10 pounds total (Funny thing, after a couple of weeks with no weight gain, I was growing concerned that maybe Madelyn wasn't growing enough...but then I compared last week's picture with one from a few weeks before, and the difference was pretty remarkable...it is clear that my belly and Madelyn are growing just fine, even if the scale wasn't showing it)
maternity clothes: Finally ordered some...should be here sometime late next week!
stretch marks: None yet
sleep: Still having to reposition myself more throughout the night, and also having to get up to tinkle more often during the night.
weight gain: About 2 pounds this week, about 10 pounds total (Funny thing, after a couple of weeks with no weight gain, I was growing concerned that maybe Madelyn wasn't growing enough...but then I compared last week's picture with one from a few weeks before, and the difference was pretty remarkable...it is clear that my belly and Madelyn are growing just fine, even if the scale wasn't showing it)
maternity clothes: Finally ordered some...should be here sometime late next week!
stretch marks: None yet
sleep: Still having to reposition myself more throughout the night, and also having to get up to tinkle more often during the night.
best moment this week: For sure feeling Madelyn moving!
food cravings: None really
symptoms: Maybe a little more emotional than normal, but I don't think that's solely due to the pregnancy. On a good note, I'm continuing to get my energy back, which is fantastic!
gender: Girl!
belly button in or out: In
movement: Yes! I first thought I might have started feeling her around June 23rd, but it was so faint I wasn't sure. Then, on June 28th, I felt her move for certain! I am feeling her more and more frequently! It's just tiny, sporadic "pops", similar to when a popcorn bag is almost finished popping in the microwave. Whenever I feel her, I'll tell David she's "poppin'" or sometimes, I'll just say, "Pop...pop". :)
what I miss: Nothing
what I'm looking forward to: Feeling Madelyn move more, as she continues to grow and become stronger. Seeing her again on the ultrasound next week!
gender: Girl!
belly button in or out: In
movement: Yes! I first thought I might have started feeling her around June 23rd, but it was so faint I wasn't sure. Then, on June 28th, I felt her move for certain! I am feeling her more and more frequently! It's just tiny, sporadic "pops", similar to when a popcorn bag is almost finished popping in the microwave. Whenever I feel her, I'll tell David she's "poppin'" or sometimes, I'll just say, "Pop...pop". :)
what I miss: Nothing
what I'm looking forward to: Feeling Madelyn move more, as she continues to grow and become stronger. Seeing her again on the ultrasound next week!
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| 18 weeks 1 day belly pic |
yay! I'm so excited you got to feel her move! Isn't it incredible?! You're so darn cute and I love the decal above the dresser!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing! I feel so much more connected to her now. Before, I would always worry if everything was okay, between appointments. It just gives me so much peace of mind to feel her moving around! Thank you. I love the decal too!
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