Full Term

How far along? 37 Weeks 4 Days (We are full term!!!!!!!!)

Baby's size?  Baby Center says: She now  weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard).

Weight Gain? At Monday's doctor visit I gained 1lb since last week Total gain +33 1/2lbs. I started at 164 lbs and am now at 197.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and even those are getting really tight

Stretch marks? Yes

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Not sleeping all that well. Getting harder to turn over.

Foods I am loving? Oranges and anything cold

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Seeing our slideshow of our maternity pics

Symptoms? Cramping in my lower abdomen and a lot of pelvic pressure

Gender? A girl Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? Feeling normal

Dr. Appointment: This week's doctors visit was not that great. Liz' heart rate was good at 152. The doctor said I was still closed at that my pelvis sucked! So we are for sure having a csection. To the not so good news my blood pressure was high for the second week in a row and this time my pulse was  high too. My BP was 140 something/87. The doctor thought I might have preeclampsia and made me do a 24 hour urine and come back the next day and get my blood pressure taken again. Yesterday I went back to recheck my BP and it was higher than it was on Monday at 140 something/94 and my pulse was 105. So she sent me to the hospital lab to get blood work done and turn in my 24 hr urine. She was supposed to get the results in an hour but I didnt hear back from her till 4 hours later and I was going crazy! Good news is my urine came back good and I don't have preeclampsia but I do have gestational hypertension. She told me just to keep an eye on it and I have my next appointment next Monday. Hopefully then we will pick a date to have the csection and hopefully my BP has gone down some.

Has anyone else had this problem when they were pregnant?

Sorry I don't have a belly pic this week.

9 Months

How far along? 36 Weeks 2 Days (Hello Month 9!)

Baby's size?  Baby Center says: She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.

Weight Gain? At today's doctor visit I gained 1lb since last week Total gain +32 1/2lbs. I started at 164 lbs and am now at 196.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and even those are getting really tight

Stretch marks? Yes

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Waking up a couple of times during the night

Foods I am loving? Nothing really

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Taking our maternity pics! They were so fun and I'm excited to see how they turn out.

Symptoms? Cramping in my lower abdomen and a lot of pelvic pressure

Gender? A girl Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? Feeling normal

Dr. Appointment: I had an appointment today and Liz' heart rate was 162 and my blood pressure was a little high. I let the doctor know of the symptoms I'd been having and was for sure I was dilated. When she checked me she told me I wasn't dilated but the baby's head was definitely down and pushing on my pelvis. Then she gave me some not sooo good news. She said that my pelvis was really really tight and not open like it should be. She said that she will keep checking it but more than likely I will end up having to have a csection. Not what I wanted to hear.

I know that doesn't make me any less of a mother or anything like that it just sux for a lot of different reasons.

1. Financially it is going to cost us more
2. I will have to be in the hospital for an extra day
3. I don't get to hold her right after I deliver
4. The recovery time is longer and harder

I just have to think everything happens for a reason and I would rather have a csection than to have my pelvic bone broken.

Belly Pic:

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks 3 Days (Last week of month 8!)

Baby's size?  Baby Center says: over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).

Weight Gain? At yesterday's Dr visit I gained 1lb and 1/2  since last week Total gain +31 1/2lbs. I can't wait to start loosing weight as I feel so fat!

Maternity clothes? Oh yes

Stretch marks? Have some on my boobs now. Rubbing Palmers oil on 2-3x a day.

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Waking up more often this week and having trouble falling asleep because of leg cramps.

Foods I am loving? Nothing really

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Seeing my family and friends at my 2nd baby shower this past weekend

Symptoms? Really bad Acid Reflux and leg cramps

Gender? A girl Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? Not being so fat!

Dr. Appointment: I had an appointment yesterday and Liz' heart rate was still 158 and my blood pressure is still very good. My culture came back negative so I don't have to have antibiotics during labor. I got my card that has all my vitals on it to show when I get to the hospital for my delivery. Belly is measuring good as well. Have next appointment next week.

What I'm looking forward to this week: Our Maternity pics on Saturday. Also a little nervous about them because my face has been so dry and I just know I'm going to look horrible :(

Belly Pic:

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks 2 Days (6 weeks to go till D Day and 3 more weeks till full term!)

Baby's size?  Baby Center says: weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long.

Weight Gain? At today's Dr visit I gained 6lbs since my last visit 2 weeks ago :( Total gain +30lbs. I do not want to gain anymore weight! I feel so fat! I need to start eating healthier instead of all the sweets I've been consuming.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes

Stretch marks? Have some on my boobs now. Rubbing Palmers oil on 2-3x a day.

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Waking up once or twice to use the bathroom.

Foods I am loving? Breakfast foods

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Hubby putting the pack and play together


Symptoms? HOT all the time! And not finding a comfortable position to be in

Gender? A girl Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? Not being so fat!

Dr. Appointment: I had my last 2 week appointment today. We are now down to once a week! Liz' heart rate was 158 and my blood pressure is still very good. I had to have a culture done today. The doctor said as long as I don't start having contractions she will start checking for dilation at 38 weeks.

What I'm looking forward to this week: My second and last baby shower!

Belly Pic:

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks 2 Days (7 weeks to go till D Day and 4 more weeks till full term!)

Baby's size? Last appointment she weighed 4lbs 3oz. Baby Center says: weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark.

Weight Gain? ! Total gain +24lbs.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and even some of my shirts are getting kind of tight but not going to buy any more since only have 2 more months left.

Stretch marks? Proud to say still none on the belly but the ones on my side are more prominent!

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I've been waking up every night around 2 a.m. to use the bathroom.

Foods I am loving? CAKE with lots of icing!

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Having my first baby shower!

Symptoms? Having trouble turning from side to side

Gender? a sweet baby girl

What I miss? Being able to move better

Dr. Appointment: We have our last 2 week appointment next Monday.

What I'm looking forward to this week: This weekend is the hubby and I's 8 year dating anniversary and our 1 year wedding anniversary is on Easter this year.

Belly Pic:

8 Months!!!!!

How far along? 32 Weeks 3 Days (We are in our 8 month and have 8 weeks to go!)

Baby's size? She weighed 4lbs 3oz at yesterday's appointment

Weight Gain? I actually didn't gain any weight in the past 2 weeks! I was so shocked with I got weighed yesterday! Total gain +24lbs.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and even some of my shirts are getting kind of tight but not going to buy any more since only have 2 more months left.

Stretch marks? Proud to say still none on the belly!

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I sleep good for about three hours then wake up and go back to sleep for another couple of hours.

Foods I am loving? Oranges or Orange Juice

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? Getting an ultrasound yesterday to see how our little girl is doing.

Symptoms? Not getting comfortable

Gender? a little girl named Elizabeth

What I miss? I really want a glass of wine!

Dr. Appointment: Doctor's appointment yesterday went well. We had our last ultrasound and don't you know Liz wouldn't let us see her face. I moved around and we got one shot of her but that was it we mostly saw her backside. Her heartbeat was 148 so no longer in the 150s. She is now a little over 4 pounds and measuring right on schedule. She is positioned kinda like a backward C. Her head is down near my pelvic area then she curves and her spine is by my right side, her butt is up near my boob area and her legs are by my left side. We are so lucky that everything is looking good and is on track. I have one last 2 week appointment on the 25th then will be going once a week!

What I'm looking forward to this week: My first baby shower is this weekend and I can't wait!

Ultrasound Pic:

She wasn't happy that we were trying to get her to turn towards us and she looked really squished.

Single Digit Weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks 2 Days (We are finally in the single digit weeks with 9 more weeks to go!)
Baby's size? From Baby Center: measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt.

Weight Gain? + 3lbs at last week's appointment making my Total gain +24lbs and boy do I feel fat!

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and even some of my shirts are getting kind of tight but not going to buy any more since only have 2 more months left.

Stretch marks? Proud to say still none on the belly!

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I sleep good for about three hours then wake up and go back to sleep for another couple of hours.

Foods I am loving? I had my foster moms homemade brownies with cream cheese icing that was to die for!

Foods I am hating? bananas

Best moment this week? Liz being more active and Joey getting to feel her more

Symptoms? Getting hot a lot, swelling, itching

Gender? a little girl named Elizabeth

What I miss? daily cup coffee!

Dr. Appointment: Doctor's appointment last week was good. Liz' heartbeat is still in 150's and sounding good. We have our next appointment next Monday and finally get another ultrasound!

What I'm looking forward to this week: Going to my real life and blog friend Val's baby shower!

Belly Pic:

Finally in the 30's!

How far along? 30 Weeks 2 Days (10 more weeks to go!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center: about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage).

Weight Gain? Total gain +21lbs as of 2 weeks ago. Will find out Wednesday what I'm currently at.

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. I went shopping this weekend to buy my dresses for my 2 showers and I bought some nursing bras. I will say that wearing a bra is so uncomfortable for me right now with it leaving marks under the boobs from the wire. A little fact about me you might not want to know but when I went to get fitted for my bras I found out I am now a 41 E!!!!!!!!!! Yes an EEEEEE!!!! I've always been big chested and am usually around a 36-38 D. Now they have just gotten way to huge and no wonder they've been itching like crazy!

Stretch marks? Proud to say still none on the belly!

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I've been making sure not to drink a lot of water right before bed so I don't have to wake up and pee. Still tossing and turning a lot though. Wish I had a recliner chair I could sleep in to see if I would be
more comfortable.

Foods I am loving? I still want some cream cheese icing and I've also been craving popsicles which i actually bought this weekend at the grocery store!

Foods I am hating? I had a banana with breakfast this morning and that didn't sit very well.

Best moment this week? Feeling Miss Liz move around a lot more. The hubby actually got to feel it yesterday which was fantastic!

Symptoms? Getting hot a lot, swelling, itching, shortness of breath

Gender? a little girl named Elizabeth

What I miss? some  coffee!

Dr. Appointment: We meet with a peditrician tomorrow and then I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday.

Belly Pic:

Pregnancy: 29 Weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks 2 Days (11 more weeks to go!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center: weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel.

Weight Gain? Total gain +21lbs.

Maternity clothes? Bought a pair of jean capris and a couple of tops last week. Am going this weekend to pick out a couple of outfits for my showers and maternity pics!

Stretch marks? None on the belly yet

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I slept ok last night. Its going to sleep thats getting a little harder as I have been itching really bad lately and cant stop scratching. Turning over is getting harder and harder.

Foods I am loving? I really want some cream cheese icing!

Foods I am hating? Nothing at the moment

Best moment this week? attending our last childbirth class and registering for the hospital! Also picking out a dress for Liz to wear at her newborn pics.

Symptoms? Itching really bad on my boobs! I think maybe because they are getting bigger than they already are and maybe getting hotter.

Gender? Baby Girl

What I miss? Just feeling normal

Dr. Appointment: Appointment last week was good. Passed my glucose test!!!!!!!!!! Have next appointment next Wednesday.

Belly Pic:

Finally in 3rd Trimester!

 
How far along? 28 Weeks 2 Days (82 days to go!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center:  weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels

Weight Gain?  Total gain +18lbs.

Maternity clothes?  I went and bought a pair of maternity shorts this weekend because its starting to get a little warmer and i need some comfy clothes to wear on the weekend when we go out. I really need to buy some more jeans as I only have one pair that I dont like and I want some dresses.

Stretch marks? None on the belly yet

Belly button in or out? Still innie and now i'm starting to think it might not pop

Sleep? I sleep good when I nap but at night I do a lot of tossing and turning.

Foods I am loving? I'm not really craving anything at the moment but I really like milk

Foods I am hating? Meat in general

Best moment this week? attending our first childbirth class! We learned a lot and got a tour of the hospital. We have one more class this coming Sunday.

Symptoms? Not getting comfortable, carpel tunnel and add to that now some swelling in my feet

Gender? Miss Elizabeth Grace

What I miss? Getting up without needing help

Dr. Appointment: I have my next appointment on Wednesday and should receive my results from my glucose test.

Belly Pic:

Not great pic of my face and sorry you can see a little of my undies!

Pregnancy: Last Week of 2nd Trimester

How far along? 27 Weeks 3 Days (88 days to go!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center:  weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended.

Weight Gain?  Total gain +18lbs.

Maternity clothes?  I NEED MORE! I really need to go shopping. I have enough work clothes but i dont really have any casual clothes and cried over it this weekend!

Stretch marks? None on the belly yet

Belly button in or out? Still innie and now i'm starting to think it might not pop

Sleep? I sleep good when I nap but at night I do a lot of tossing and turning.

Foods I am loving? still toast with peanut butter and honey and milk

Foods I am hating? Meat in general

Best moment this week? feeling her move around more

Symptoms? Not getting comfortable, carpel tunnel and add to that now some swelling in my feet

Exercise? Non existent

Gender? A little girl named Elizabeth

What I miss? Feeling normal

Belly Pic:

Sweaty Armpits

So I have a new pregnancy symptom and its called sweaty armpits! I've never been a person who sweats a lot! Even when I work out. All of a sudden I have puddles under my arms and its sooooo embarrassing! I asked the doctor about it yesterday and she said its due to hormones and theres nothing I can do about it! I can't keep going around looking like this!

Anyone who is currently pregnant or have been pregnant has this happened to you? Are there any tips you can share? Please my armpits need your help!

Pregnancy: 26 Weeks

How far along? 26 Weeks 4 Days (Less than 100 days to go!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center: weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.

Weight Gain? +4lbs since drs apt 2 weeks ago Total gain +18lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yeppers!

Stretch marks? Yes on my sides but none on the boobs or belly yet! I actually got complimented from the nurse today for not having any on my belly

Belly button in or out? Still innie but i'm interested to see if it will pop soon

Sleep? Sleep is hit or miss for me. Its getting harder to turn over and get comfortable

Foods I am loving? Toast with peanut butter and honey and milk

Foods I am hating? Orange juice is hit or miss with me right now

Best moment this week? Got to hear Liz' heartbeat at doctors appointment today and we ordered her letters for her wall!

Symptoms? Peeing more, not getting comfortable, carpel tunnel and add to that now some swelling in my feet

Exercise? I have so been lacking on this and its not good!
Gender? Our little girl

What I miss? Being able to bend down and put on my shoes without help.

Doctor's Visit: I had a doctors appointment today for my glucose test. The drink itself wasn't that bad. The bad part was not being able to eat until afterwards. I have been feeling a little light headed since then even though I ate something right after. I won't get my results till my next appointment so I'm keeping my fingers crossed everything comes back ok. While I was there they checked the heart beat and I got my belly measured for the 1st time! Everything is right where it should be and looking good! Go back in 2 more weeks!

Belly Pic:

Pregnancy: 25 Weeks

24 Week 4 Day Ultrasound

How far along? 25 Weeks 3 Days

Baby's size? At last doctor's appointment last Wednesday she weighed 1lb 8oz

Weight Gain? +5lbs since last month. Total gain +14lbs.

Maternity clothes? Of course!

Stretch marks? Yes on my sides but none on the boobs or belly yet!

Belly button in or out? Still innie but looks like its closing in a little

Sleep? Sleep hasn't been that great lately! Cant seem to get comfortable and my left wrist hurts so bad at night thanks to my carpel tunnel

Foods I am loving? I have been craving a cupcake with icing!!!!!!

Foods I am hating? Nothing

Best moment this week? Got to see little miss at last week's doctor's appointment

Symptoms? Peeing more, not getting comfortable, carpel tunnel

Exercise? Need to start back up!

Gender? She's STILL a girl!!!!!!!

What I miss? Nothing at the moment

Doctor's Visit: We had our doctors appointment last Wednesday and we finally got to see our little girl again! She's doing great! She now weighs 1lb 8oz. Her spine looks good and shes forming just fine! We are now down to every 2 week appointments! Unfortuntaly we dont get another ultrasound till 34 weeks which totally sux! My next appointment is next week and I have my glucose test which i'm totally worried about. Fingers cross i pass!

Belly Pic:

 

Pregnancy: 6 months!!!!!!!

How far along? 24 Weeks 4 Days (We are finally in our last month of our 2nd trimester!)

Baby's size? From Baby Center: having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn)

Weight Gain? + 9 lbs last time I went to doctor. Will find out how much more I've gained when go to doctor tomorrow.

Maternity clothes? Of course!

Stretch marks? Yes on my sides but none on the boobs or belly yet!

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? I've actually been sleeping throughout the night.

Foods I am loving? Nothing in particular

Foods I am hating? Nothing

Best moment this week? Getting to the 6 month mark!

Symptoms? I recently started having pain in my hands thanks to pregnancy carpel tunnel. Its no fun. Its worse in my left hand than my right and bothers me more at night when i'm sleeping.

Exercise? I haven't excerised in a couple of days thanks to something wrong with our TV. TV repairmen come out tomorrow to look at it so hopefully will start again at end of week.

Gender? Shes a girl!

What I miss? Nothing at the moment

Belly Photo

Pregnancy: 23 Weeks

How far along? 23 Weeks 3 Days

Baby's size? From Baby Center: more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango)

Weight Gain? + 9 lbs last time I went to doctor

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Been sleeping a little better. Still tossing and turning and getting up more to pee at night

Foods I am loving? Cake

Foods I am hating? Nothing

Best moment this week? Nothing really exciting this week but feeling her move more.

Symptoms? Been having more leg pain and my hands are starting to feel some weirdness.

Exercise? Day 4 of prenatal pilates video

Gender? Baby Girl, Miss Liz

What I miss? Getting up without it being a chore

Belly Photo

Pregnancy: 22 Weeks

How far along? 22 Weeks 3 Days

Baby's size? From Baby Center: At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound

Weight Gain? + 9 lbs last time I went to doctor

Maternity clothes? Yes couldn't fit in anything else even if i wanted to!

Stretch marks? Yes but putting my lotion on.

Belly button in or out? Still in

Sleep? Been sleeping a little better. Still tossing and turning and getting up more to pee at night

Foods I am loving? Peaches

Foods I am hating? Nothing

Best moment this week? I made my appointment for maternity  pics for beginning of May. I registered us for our Childbirth classes in March. This weekend we finished registering for baby Elizabeth at Target & Babys R Us. My father-in-law bought us Elizabeth's high chair and it came in this weekend.

Movement? Shes been moving a lot more and been hanging out on my bladder!

Symptoms? Headaches have seem to have gotten better! I'm peeing like a pregnant woman now. I feel like that's all I do! LOL Also my boobies have been itching A LOT!!!!!! My boobs have always been big and now they are just getting way too huge! I've also started seeing my linea nigra  on my tummy. Its not that noticeable but I can definitely see it.

Exercise? For the past 22 weeks I haven't been doing anything active besides going to work. Today I started doing a prenatal pilates video and I felt so good afterwards. I'm also going to start walking again after work today. I've also started to eat healthier and limit my desserts to only special occasions. I have been eating really bad since I got my appetite back around week 16. I'm really afraid of getting gestational diabetes and decided I need to do everything in my power not to get it.

Gender? G.I.R.L

What I miss? Nothing at the moment

Belly Photo

Halfway There: 20 Weeks!

How far along? 20 Weeks 4 Days

Baby's size? From Baby Center: weighs about 10 1/2 ounces and measures 6 1/2 inches about the length of a banana.
Weight Gain? OMG I can't believe I'm sharing this but I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and since my last visit I gained 9lbs!!!!!!!!!! I just can't believe that! I'm really worried about that as I only wanted to gain 15lbs the whole pregnancy since I'm already a little overweight. I asked the doctor about it yesterday and she said some people gain the most of it in the beginning and slow down at the end so for me not to worry about it yet. We have another appointment in 4 weeks and well see how I'm doing then.

Maternity clothes? Loving them and Mr. Lopez' coworker who just had a baby gave me some of her maternity clothes so I have a lot more!

Stretch marks? Yes and I've been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula for Stretch Mark Cream

Belly button in or out? In but getting shallow

Sleep? I've been sleeping a little better now that I bought a pregnancy pillow! Not tossing as much.

Foods I am loving? I've been eating a lot of sweets lately but I've always had a sweet tooth so not sure if that's just me or if its gotten worse since the pregnancy.

Foods I am hating? Nothing really just tired of eating fast food these past couple weeks.

Best moment this week? Mr. Lopez painted Elizabeth's room and we put her furniture together! Her nursery is almost done all we have to do is put up her wall art! Also heard her heartbeat yesterday at doctors appointment.

Movement? I'm pretty sure I felt some moving around but not an actual kick yet.

Symptoms? I had my first nose bleed last week and I've been having a lot of headaches.

Gender? It's a girl! Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? A glass of wine!

Dr. Visit: We had a doctors visit yesterday and we didn't have an ultrasound but we did get to hear the heartbeat. We have one more 4 week appointment and then we're down to every other week! I can't believe it! Time has just flown! We've started looking at childbirth classes at the hospital and hopefully will have signed up for one by the end of the month. We will also probably take an infant CPR class as well before she gets here.
Belly Photo

Pregnancy: Week 19

How far along? 19 Weeks 3 Days


Baby's size? From Baby Center: weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 ounces


Weight Gain? I got on the scale at home yesterday morning and I think I've gained like 4lbs since 3 weeks ago. Not sure that's a good thing.


Maternity clothes? Yes and my wonderful foster parents bought me some nice maternity work clothes and undies this weekend!


Stretch marks? Yes and I've been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula for Stretch Mark Cream


Belly button in or out? In :)


Sleep? I can go to sleep really easy and sleep well for first couple hours then I toss and turn the rest of the night. Been getting really hot too when I sleep.


Foods I am loving? I'm not really craving anything at the moment.


Foods I am hating? Nothing really just tired of eating fast food these past couple weeks.


Best moment this week? Got in Liz' nursery bedding set and ordered her paint


Movement? I'm pretty sure I felt some moving around but not an actual kick yet.


Symptoms? Getting more tired for sure and having more trouble getting up


Gender? It's a girl! Elizabeth Grace Lopez


What I miss? Good sleep!


Belly Photo

Sorry for the bad pic. I'm not sure if its my camera or Mr. Lopez!

Joey's cousin Danielle and I at her birthday party

Pregnancy: Week 18

I know that I missed weeks 16 & 17 with me being on vacation and all the family stuff going on but I'm back with week 18.

How far along? 18 Weeks 3 Days
Baby's size? 6 ounces from our last doctors visit 2 weeks ago

Weight Gain? As of two weeks ago when we went to the doctor I had gained my weight back that I lost from getting sick and was up 1lb from where I started.

Maternity clothes? Yes and loving them! I really could use some more but I got a belly band for Christmas so I'm using that with my other pants.

Stretch marks? Yes and I've been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula for Stretch Mark Cream

Belly button in or out? In :)
Sleep? Been sleeping better but still a lot of tossing and turning

Foods I am loving? I'm not really craving anything at the moment.

Foods I am hating? Nothing really just tired of eating fast food these past couple weeks.

Best moment this week? We bought Elizabeth some more books yesterday to read to her. Best moment last week was ordering her nursery set and stroller and car seat and week 16s best moment was finding out the gender!

Movement? Every time we get an ultrasound we've gotten to see her move around but I havent felt anything yet.

Symptoms? Getting sick once a week and just started having leg cramps.

Gender? It's a girl! Elizabeth Grace Lopez

What I miss? Wearing clothes that fit and sleeping throughout the night.
Belly Photo

Week 16 Ultrasound Photo