18 Weeks

18 weeks and getting bigger by the week.  I'm feeling great and really enjoying this phase.

This week's belly shot is from Kerry's view when he stands behind me and looks over my head.  He calls this the "$100k baby front property" view.  As you can see, I can no longer see my little size 5.5 feet without leaning over a little. Right before he took the picture, he tried to pat my sweater flat thinking it was sticking out.  He then realized that bump is all belly.  He said; honey, you're huge, are you sure you should be this big already, should you go see a doctor?  LOL!  With my uterus being the size of a cantaloupe this week and being short-waisted, where's he expecting all my abdominal organs to go?  I agree I am big, but not to the point of needing to have a doctor check me out. What do you think?

I did have to buy a few maternity items as I'm starting to get uncomfortable in my regular bottoms. I bought some hubby-approved low riding underwear, loving them! I also bought my first pair of maternity jeans with stretchy material that covers your entire stomach, loving them too! So comfy!

Symptoms:

Occasional heartburn and feeling full all the time.

Urinary incontinence!!! With the extra weight sitting on my bladder and the hormone relaxin, I now pee when I sneeze/cough. Well more like a quick squirt. I started taking the crossed-legs stance any time I feel one coming on and that has helped significantly. I also decided it was time to start doing my kegels which I quite frankly don't enjoy.

The other night, Kerry and I were in bed watching tv and I took a big chug of water. It went down the wrong pipe. I threw the bottle of water and jumped to the floor. I was on my knees choking horribly, dry heaving and had tears pouring down my face. Kerry was behind me patting my back. After the episode, he asked if I was ok. I said no, I just peed my pants!  We laughed hysterically and then I peed some more!  Kerry said he's going to get me some Depends. ;-)

Still haven't felt the baby move yet.  Come on Seven, shake it baby!

Thank You's:

Thank you for all the comments/emails with help on boy names and bedding!!  As of now, we gave up on the chocolate/blue theme and have found a good possibility in a giraffe theme.  As far as names, keep the suggestions coming.

Thank you Jessica in AZ for the (50 lb !!!) box of boy items, you rock!!! I insist on reimbursing you for the s/h, so it's on its way. =)

Thank you Alexa for the surprise gift at my door, that was so sweet of you!

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