18 weeks! and 30!!

STATS:

Baby's size: Mango and my uterus is about the size of a cantaloupe. Its like a little fruit salad in there.

How far along: 18 weeks.

Total weight gain: still not answering

Sleep: Sleeping wonderfully. no complaints at all.

Maternity Clothes: We went shopping. I bought some white linen pants, some grey cargo capri type pants and a few tops that I will probably to be able to wear to a few of the showers I have coming up this spring. Travis had a few good laughs in the process. I also tried on some bathing suits- 2 pieces actually. yea none of which were purchased.

Food cravings: Chips- any kind are still my go to. I'm loving apples as well. Oh and Baby requested funfetti cupcakes, they were fabulous. I made them with apple sauce instead of oil so they were "healthy" cupcakes. :)

Food aversions: Nothing right now.

Symptoms I HAVE: 1. growing belly. 2. All of a sudden feeling very very hot. especially my neck area. 3. being out of breath doing the simplest of tasks.

Stretchmarks: nada.

Doctor’s Appointment: Next appointment is with the Center for maternal and Fetal Medicine for the 2nd trimester scan. We will be able to find out if its going to be a baby boy Howell or a baby Girl Howell- although I'm trying really hard not to.

Movement: Still feeling flutters ever so often mostly at night after dinner when I'm laying on the couch relaxing.

Belly Button: Very much an innie.

Gender: ?????

Best moment of the week: Turning 30! I had such a great day and felt very blessed and loved. I woke up and opened presents- I received coach earrings from my little brother, a pandora bracelet, gummy bears and 30 pink startbursts from kristin and erica, beautiful flowers and a balloon were delivered from the Keiblers, and a special package from my SIl and niece and nephew in Iowa. Travis and kylie got me sweats and jammies- heaven! and he came home with an edible arrangements-yummy. Then I went and got adjusted, came home and cuddled with Chesney for awhile watching a few Friends episodes, hit the gym and then went to Target when Travis got home form work. We had a nice dinner out at the CD cafe and then cleaned out my closet. Perfect day.

Last weekend, I spent in NY and had a wonderful time. Friday night I went out with my speechies to celebrate katya and I's 30th birthday. Saturday was Spa day with the Portigiano ladies. a great day being pampered and catching up. I love my family!

What I’m looking forward to: Seeing Baby again next week at our appointment.

What I miss: I miss my body, this is tougher than I thought it would be. Im very grateful to be pregnant, but that does not make gaining weight any easier when its something you have feared your entire life.