BL- 18 weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks 
Baby is the size of a... Large pickle

Total weight gain: 2 Kilos

Maternity clothes? Yep, I need em.  Since we are still in Cairo, an old student of mine is bringing me a big order from gap and old navy.  I can't wait!  Thanks C Brewer!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep?: Sleeping is getting better, but I wouldn't say I am sleeping great.  Lots of pillows usually helps.  

Best moment this week: Finishing grad school at 7 am Monday morning.  What a marvelous feeling.  


Miss Anything? I miss the cool spring weather we were so blessed with.  It is H.O.T. now

Movement: Nothing big enough that I can say "he just did a back flip!"  Some times I think I feel him but it is usually after I eat dinner, and it might just be my full belly.  

Food cravings: Lots of fruit (grapefruit, oranges...I may have eaten 4 today) milk and cereal, chinese/thai food.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Meat.  I am liking being a vegetarian.  However, Ben made Mexican lasagna that I found on pinterest.  He added shredded chicken and I liked it!

Gender: Sweet Baby Boy

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: I can feel my stomach rising into my chest. Ya, it doesn't feel nice.  

Belly Button in or out?  It is still hanging on....barely.  Be strong, little guy!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as a peanut!

Looking forward to: My maternity clothes coming, finishing work and finding out where BL is going to call home.

BL-16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks 
Baby is the size of a... Avocado

Total weight gain: Dr. visit was unusual b/c she had a patient go into labor, so she called her dr. friend to come read the ultrasound.  We have to go back for the checkup.

Maternity clothes? I am finding more and more clothes are getting too tight.  I have a few maternity shirts and pants, but I am most comfortable in skirts and dresses. 

Stretch marks? No
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Sleep?: Not great.  I am tired all day but can never sleep.  It is a very frustrating process.  We bought a giant pillow that can act as a body pillow, but it takes up half the bed.  Sleeping is tough.  Somehow I have loads of energy in the morning, though.  

Best moment this week: Much to our surprise, finding out that LL is a boy!!!


Miss Anything? Still missing sleeping and having energy

Movement: Nothing that is identifiable 

Food cravings: Jelly Beans, cereal and milk, ranch dressing on a baked potato and chinese food!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Meat.  I am liking being a vegetarian.  

Gender: Sweet Baby Boy

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: The nausea is gone!!! Praise God!!  

Belly Button in or out?  It is still hanging on....barely.  Be strong, little guy!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as a clam!!!

Looking forward to: Finding out where LL is going to sleep.  And wrapping up grad school within the next 10 days.