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18 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2

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Baby’s Size: Sweet Potato
How far along: 18 Weeks
Total weight gain: I think I finally, officially, picked up that 4th pound. It doesn’t seem to be going up and down as much as it was a week ago so I am calling it… 4 lbs.   
Sleep: Eh. That sciatic nerve pain is driving me crazy when I lay on my left side. Also, Kenzie is still having off nights. Every other night or so we have an issue. They usually don’t last long but this pregnant lady needs her sleep! =)
Maternity Clothes: Of course. 
Food cravings: Hummus. Specifically Publix brand garlic hummus. I love the stuff regularly but didn’t really feel like eating it much… until about 3 days ago. I don’t know what came over me but I had to have hummus. I held in the urge though. Until today. I had to go to the store to get peanut butter and as soon as I walked in… I just went straight for the hummus. I am really particular to that specific brand and flavor though and it is sometimes hard to find. I almost had an all out crying fit when I initially didn’t see it. Lucky for me (and maybe the people in Publix) I found one container of it hiding in the back. Yum!          
Food aversions: Nothing except those breakfast burritos in the freezer.         
Symptoms I HAVE: Heartburn. Like it’s going out of style. Sciatic nerve pain when I lay on my left or stand in one place for too long. Some minor cramping like my uterus is stretching a bit more. Nothing that would concern me. I’m used to it from Kenzie and I remember having it around this time last time too. Oh, and an itchy tummy. Stretching skin, I figure.   
Stretchmarks: No new ones yet but I am having the itchy tummy issue. I am trying so hard to not scratch too much and am using my lotion pretty regularly to try to avoid scratching. 
Doctor’s Appointment:  Just a couple of weeks away.      
Movement: Yeah. It isn’t that often right now but I am getting definite movement off and on. Again, less butterfly feelings and more actual movement. 
Belly Button (In or Out): In.
Wedding Ring (On or Off): On.
Labor Signs: None.
Gender: Less than 2 weeks!!! I can’t wait. 
Happy or Moody Most of the Time: I have felt pretty happy this week.
Best moment of the week: Nothing really stands out as being out of the ordinary. I guess just having a good week is a good thing. =)
What I’m looking forward to: Memorial Day weekend next weekend. We get to have Steven home for 3 days, then he works for 3 days before he is off the Friday before the party so it should be a nice easy week.  
What I miss: Nothing really. Maybe being able to sleep without ending up in pain… or being called in a very sad voice from Kenzie’s room in the middle of the night.









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