18 Weeks

How far along: 18 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I'm really not sure. I will find out next week at the doctor.

Maternity clothes: I am using the belly-band over my regular pants and shorts when I have to be presentable. Otherwise I just keep my pants up with a hair-tie twisted around the button.

Stretch marks: Nothing yet!

Sleep: I am only capable of sleeping on my left side. Back and tummy are no good anymore, and my arm falls asleep if I lay on my right side too long, which is a real bummer because that is my preferred way to sleep.

Best moment this week: Spending time with family in Okoboji.

Miss anything: Still just the lunch meat.

Movement: I am pretty sure I've been feeling something swimming around in there.

Food cravings: Soup, bacon, fruity flavors, and as always dairy.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, but I have always hated my vitamins. Swallowing them is no fun.

Have you started to show: I would say I've got a pretty decent belly going on. Although it is pretty low so depending on what I'm wearing it is sometimes hidden.

Gender prediction: Mom: boy     Dad: girl     Its a pretty even split between the rest of the folks

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Our big ultrasound appointment next week! I am sooo excited to see the baby again.

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain? Maybe a pound?
Maternity Clothes? I'm not wearing any yet, but I'm getting pretty limited on which shorts I can still fit into...none of them button anymore.
Stretch Marks? None yet
Sleep: Pretty good. My hips get sore sometimes and I still have vivid dreams every night.
Best moment this week: Having family and friends over for a cookout for the 4th!
Miss Anything: Lunchmeat...I really miss my turkey...
Movement: Its possible I felt a little something today...but it may also have just been my imagination.
Food Cravings: Chocolate cake, fruit popsicles, everything dairy
Anything make you queasy or sick: Nope. I've been doing pretty well.
Have you started to show yet: I've got a little baby bump. Today one of my co-workers told me I looked like a toothpick with an olive.
Gender Prediction:  mom: boy      everyone else: girl
Labor Signs: Nothing
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding ring on or off: On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy...except when I get too hot. I'm ready for fall
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move

Baby Gear

I have been trying to hold out on buying any baby items...but they are all just SO CUTE! I finally gave in and purchased two pieces. The first thing I bought was this cute little onesie. As a science teacher I just couldn't pass up the cute saying on this little outfit.

"Made with Love (and Science!)" So true. 

As a future Husker fan I had to get this adorable knit corn hat from Baby Gap for the little one. I love the little tassel on the top. 

Our good friend Jack stopped over to visit and brought some gifts for the little one. This Star Wars onesie is so cute (and nerdy). A perfect fit for our little one.

Jack also brought us this awesome CD. The Rockabye Baby! company has remade many classic rock albums into instrumental lullaby versions to be shared with your "little rocker." This is the Pink Floyd album. They have tons to choose from. James and I bought a few more tracks from other artists online.

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks, 1 day

Total weight gain: 0 pounds

Maternity clothes: Nothing yet, although my pants usually need to be unbuttoned by late afternoon

Stretch Marks: None

Sleep: I sleep fairly well. I wake up at least once a night to go to the bathroom, and I still have crazy vivid dreams every night.

Best moment this week: Having more energy to get things done around the house

Have you told family & friends: Yes, just about everyone knows now.

Miss Anything: Being cold. I'm sure I will regret saying this in a few months but this hot weather is no fun.

Movement: Not feeling anything yet

Food Cravings: Everything dairy: cheese, milk, ice cream, cottage cheese

Anything make you queasy or sick: Nothing! I've been doing quite well lately.

Have you started to show yet: Just a little bump. I'm probably the only one that really notices.

Gender Prediction: Mom: boy     Everyone else: girl

Labor Signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Having a bigger baby bump and our next ultrasound appointment at the beginning of August.