18 Weeks and Happy V-Day!

I have been sick since Sunday night and it’s killing me. I was around a lot of people this weekend that said they were sick and I just knew I was going to catch something. I wish it were morning sickness, but it’s definitely not that. It’s really really hard to be sick when you’re pregnant. It takes longer to get better and you can’t take any medications, but what really kills me is all the worry about whether the sickness affects the baby. I can’t really eat the things that I need to be eating for the baby or else I will just end up throwing it up, and it’s hard to do that for 2 days straight. It most certainly creates a lot of constant worry. I am pretty sure that I have lost some weight but hopefully I can start feeling better and eating the things that the baby needs.

I felt pretty lousy about our Valentine’s Day plans this year. I was planning on making Gabe a nice steak dinner and a carrot cake to celebrate, but instead I am stuck at home trying to recover and there is nothing in the fridge that I can whip up. I do have an extra appreciation for Gabe this Valentine’s. Yesterday and today his days have been jam packed full of classes, study groups, tests, and an extra 3 hour DAT class tonight and he was so thoughtful late last night. After his late night study group he brought me home a Gatorade, some fruit snacks and popsicles and some beautiful roses for Valentine’s. I am so appreciative this year of his thoughtfulness and for taking the time to care for me even though his days have been so busy. That’s just what a girl needs. Love you Gabe, thanks for being my valentine!

How far along?   18 weeks

Total weight gain:   +8

Maternity clothes?   None. See, I really am putting it off. Leggings are my best friend when I get off work. Right after I took this picture I hopped right back into pajamas.

Stretch marks?   Not any yet.

Sleep:  It is just alright. I have come to terms with the fact that I might not sleep through the night for the rest of the pregnancy. I try to take as many naps as I can on weekends.

Best moment this week:  Getting our baby gear in the mail! Can’t wait to put it to use.

Miss Anything:  Having energy for workouts. Being sick and tired has gotten in the way of my normal schedule.

Movement:  Yes’m. I am thinking that my placenta may have moved because it’s been harder to feel the movements as much, but every so often I’ll feel a few kicks.

Food cravings:   Probably just the same as last time. Garlic rolls, pretzel bites, and guacamole. Especially the guacamole this week, it’s my new go to semi- healthy snack.

Anything making you queasy or sick:   Cigarette smoke and just anything that stinks in general.

Gender:   We find out next Thursday!!!!! So it is your last chance to guess on our boy/girl poll to the left ==è

Labor Signs:   None.

Symptoms:   Being overwhelmingly tired. I thought that was supposed to go away by now…?  Pregnancy brain has begun to take over; I am so forgetful it’s not even funny.  Also, I think I’m starting my emotional stage. I tend to cry for a lot of really lame reasons.

Belly Button in or out?   Innie.

Wedding rings on or off?   Very much on.

Mood:   Still very happy and anxious. Little baby is on my mind 24/7 and it’s hard to concentrate on anything else.

Looking forward to:   Finding out the gender next Thursday and being able to start buying gender specific items!