18 Weeks...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HI GUYS! New year, new me. Well, actually, new year, same me + a few more pounds. I'm happy to report that the New Year's Eve celebration was blissfully uneventful and ended in a 10 PM bedtime after .5 glasses of champagne. I cannot believe its 2016. I cannot believe this was the second NYE in a row that I've had a little wiggle worm in my belly! God is so good.

And life thus far in the new year has been lovely. Same ole same ole around here, just hangin' with my best buddy and holding onto every precious moment before she turns ONE!!! AHHHH! Slow down, time, please!!!

I think that pretty much sums it up.

Sunny, you have been wearing me out! But so did your sister. I forgive you, just go easy on your mama. It's hard to keep up with both of you kiddos, but at least I'm getting tougher (well, trying to)!

18 week bump! It's bigger in person, oy!

How far along?  18 weeks...EEKS!

Clothing? Just bought a new pair of maternity pants and I am SO EXCITED! I get so sick of wearing black leggings every day! Hope they fit...fingers crossed!

Stretch marks? Yup.

Sleep? I wake up pretty much every hour and rotate onto my other side like a chicken. Still sleeping, but not waking up feeling very rested! Such is life (and motherhood).

Best moment of this week? Feeling a few more wiggles...planning Ei's birthday party...NYE with my babies!!!

Worst moment of this week? Honestly, nothing comes to mind beyond normal pregnancy anxiety etc. But life is good and I can't really complain.

Miss anything? Would've loved a few extra glasses of the bubbly on NYE, but oh well! I will toast to your arrival when you join us, Sunny!

Movement? Yes, but mostly flutters still. CRAVING MORE!!!

Symptoms? Still pretty light-headed, and I have this weird thing that I had with Ei...I have this "warm spot" on my right thigh that is likely a nerve thing. Super weird, doesn't bother me but kinda creepy! Sore stomach (especially at the end of the day) and migraines have ruled my life this week!

Food cravings? Lemonade, morning noon and night.

Gender? Ummmm ummm I think I'm back to feeling girl! Man, I wish I had a stronger feeling! Now I know why people find out early, haha!

Labor Signs? Nope!

Belly button in or out? Outie city.

Mood? Such joy.

Rituals? Prayers, prayers, and more prayers. Praying for new baby with E before bed. Lullaby. Bedtime chats.

Milestones? Approaching the half-baked mark already...huh?!?!?!?!?

Looking forward to? My 20-week appt. and every day in between! Am I gushing?! I just feel very lucky this week. I pray that all of you are feeling great joy as well.

Until next time, cool kids.