Week 18!

On time today at 18 weeks off the nose! Hold your applause. It's been a fun and busy week, and I think that we've officially hit fall. At least the beginning of it. Gorgeous so far, so I'll stop complaining!

We have been using our last few "summer days" to go on adventures, which has been a blast but exhausting! Last Wednesday we hopped on the train (me + Leenie + Kiki + my amazing mama) and met my dad as he was headed downtown for work. We also met T for a brief sec at his new office just to say hi, and then hopped on a water taxi. We taxied out to Navy Pier, stayed for like...30 minutes (thank you afternoon naps!), hopped back on the water taxi, then back on the train, and crashed. The girls had a blast, even though we were rushed and hectic. Even though it was a lot of "schlepping," it was a great day, and I am so grateful for memories like these with my kiddos.

Phew! Let's see, what else did we do?

We drove out to Park Ridge to have dinner with my grandpa and uncles!

We jumped in puddles!

We had lunch at Panera!

We played pianos outside!

And, of course...

...a lot of this.

Actually, right now, all three of us have that classic seasons-are-changing cold and are kinda miserable. But once that passes, we can get back to the fun.

Until then...let's bump it up!

How far along? 18 weeks!

Clothing? Tank and leggings this week...blame the cold.

Stretch marks? Yepyepyep.

Sleep? Terrible. Waking up to use the bathroom a lot, sore hips so constantly adjusting, and last night my throat was so sore I could barely sleep at all. Worse than my other pregnancies. No fun.

Best moment of this week? Lots of fun quality time with my girls, found some really yummy vegan recipes this week, and a few more flutters and pops to make me smile!

Worst moment of this week? Some stress this week has been causing me some anxiety and contributing to my sleeplessness, but moving forward and looking ahead to the next week. Also this cold is NO FUN AT ALL.

Miss anything? My sleep!

Movement? Yes, pops and wiggles! But still craving more regular movement, hopefully soon!

Symptoms? Right now it's my cold, also having migraines and some sinus problems. Indigestion is still slightly better, but still achy. Also that good ole costochondritis is back in full force, ouchie!

Food cravings? Potato chips, mmmm. And all of the sudden, chocolate everything!

Gender? Hmmm I'm back to thinking boy.

Labor Signs? Nope.

Belly button in or out? Most of the way out.

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Mood? Sick.

Looking forward to? Date night tomorrow night! My 20-week appt. a week from Tuesday, woohooooo! 

I guess that's all for now, ready for my nap! Until next week...