Week 18

How your baby's growing:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

How far along? 18 weeks

Maternity clothes? Some. I started to wear maternity pants..man they are a amazing! Why didn't I know about these earlier?!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: It's ok

Best moment this week: Seeing the ultrasound this past week

Movement: I really think I feel flutters now

Food cravings: still..... ice cream:-)

Gender: I'm still thinking a boy

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: Wine

What I am looking forward to: Receiving my huge order of new clothes.

Weekly Wisdom: It's still ok to gain weight!!

Milestones: Ordered a bunch on maternity clothes online :-)

18 Week Belly Picture