Pregnancy - 18 weeks

 How far along?  18 weeks  

How big is baby?  The size of an ice cream cone, apparently around 240 g.

Total weight gain/loss? I was 62.2 kg last week and 63 kg this week so I'm definitely piling on the pounds!

Waist?  Nah.

Stretchmarks?  Not yet.

Maternity clothes?  No but I'm definitely going to be in the market for some, especially by warmer weather as my summer clothes are all snug.

Sleep?  Sleep hasn't been great.  Oscar has had a few really early mornings and my brain has been going crazy when I get woken at 3-4 AM then can't get back to sleep.  However, Oscar has been asking for Ant to play in a morning so I can kip on the sofa which is nice.

Best moment this week?  Finding a lovely apartment in a really nice area - obviously it has multiple offers so we likely won't get it, but we can dream.

Movement?  Still very little although I've found that I have a water infection so maybe that's part of the reason baby is a bit quiet.

Food cravings? Nothing in particular.

Food aversions? Nothing really.

Gender?  Little baby boy!

Labour signs?  No.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Same as last week although I've now realised the constant peeing, wetting myself when I sneeze and backache are probably more related to the water infection!

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Everything not being a fight, getting Oscar out to do anything in getting more and more difficult and, whilst I respect his difficulties and want to be a good parent, it is hard missing out on things.

What I am looking forward to?  Hopefully finally starting to feel some solid movements in the next couple of weeks.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I have my 20 week scan on 2 Feb then nothing until April when I'm due to see the midwife, have a growth scan and see the Consultant.  I've also been referred to the Anaesthetist again but haven't received an appointment yet.
 
Weekly wisdom?  Don't get complacent because it is second time round - I didn't even consider a water infection, despite feeling quite rough, because I just put it down to pregnancy and have been so focused on the house.

Milestones?  People seeming to notice my bump a little.

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