18 weeks

Week 18

Size of Baby Walker  6.7 ounces = size of an avocado! 

Symptoms  I think I've figured out why I get stomach cramps.  I've decided it has to be when I take my prenatal vitamin and don't eat enough afterwards.  That seems to be the only trend that I can think of.  They were not good on Sunday.  I took some medicine for it, but it didn't really help it completely.
Cravings/Aversions  Nothing major or new this week.  I am enjoying a few more pieces of candy and indulging a little more from the holiday.  I also made caramel apples and a pumpkin roll for a holiday party.  I'm not sure why we don't eat those two all year long?!
Exercise  I wasn't good this week either.  I did run with the pups one day, but it wasn't really a normal run, more leisurely.  I'll be traveling this week, so I don't think I'll be doing a ton of running in Phoenix either!

Sleep  I'm back to sleeping pretty well this week.  I had a glorious nap on Sunday, after I was having the digestive issues.  Mostly my sleep has been on my sides or my back.  I can still lay on my stomach, but not for very long.         

Best moment of the week...   D and I made our first big purchase this week!  We bought a stroller!!!  We got the Uppababy Vista.  It was on sale, so we decided to go for it.  D joked, 'Oh god, what have I done.  It has begun.  I need to go buy some electronics now!"  
Gender  I love that the closer I get to finding out, the more I get to hear what others think about the sex. Got a text from my friends Katie and Clare (that are in San Fran), that said they are betting to see who was right.  Clare's vote is boy. Katie's is girl.

Changes   Definitely feeling the biscuit move more!  I absolutely love when D touches my tummy.  The larger it gets, the more he touches the baby.  It's not that he can really feel the baby yet, but when I'm laying on my back, you can definitely feel where the baby is.  It's so sweet and melts my heart. 

Looking forward to  heading out to Arizona for my cousin's wedding this coming weekend.  I get to spend a little extra time there, which will be a nice change of pace from the past month.  I must say, I am also really looking forward to the holidays this year.  The cooler weather here these last few days is getting me even more excited!