18 weeks!

How far along: 18 weeks, 3 days

Size of baby: Bell pepper, about 6 inches long

Gender: It's a GIRL! Kodi Reese

maternity clothes: the jeans are so comfortable but I still prefer the yoga pants! I could live in them right now!

Sleep: Good right now! Still visiting the bathroom at least once.

Cravings: I've gained a couple of pounds, I go to the Doctor next Wednesday, I am anxious to see if I have gained back all I lost from being sick.

Symptoms: I've had some "pulling" in my pelvis, I guess everything is stretching as she grows!

Best moment of the week: I bought some clothes for Reese this weekend, Clint was with me and he picked out the most precious pink onesie that says "Daddy's Princess". He said, "we're getting this, she NEEDS it!" It was funny, because everything I've bought, I always say "she NEEDS it!"

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks, 4 days

Size of baby: 5 ounces, about the size of a turnip

Gender: It's a GIRL, Kodi Reese!

Maternity clothes: Jeans and a few shirts. But I have to admit, I love Old Navy yoga pants!

Sleep: Good. Just have to get up and go to bathroom at least once or twice!

Cravings: Still salt. I'm trying extra hard to eat well. My appetite seems to be a little better!

Symptoms: None really. The nausea is gone, knock on wood. I have been a little tired in the evening, but as long as I don't set down, I'm ok. If I set on the couch or recliner, it's ALL over!! Haha!

Best moment of the week: People are starting to notice my belly! Several people at a basketball game told me tonight, that I look really good. That makes me feel good.

16 weeks and BIG news......

How far along: 16 weeks and 3 days

Size of baby: an avocado

Gender: See below

Maternity clothes: not really, I have a few pieces, and wear them when I want comfort or feel bloated.

Weight gain: down another .6

Sleep: good for the most part, still get up and go to the bathroom two times.

Symptoms: None really, had a bladder infection when I went to the doctor, probably will be on antibiotics

Cravings: still salt. This week, I ate a whole head of fried cabbage!

Best moment of the week: Here's the BIG news....we found out we are having a


GIRL!!!!!!

We are thrilled! I can't wait to dress her up!!! I am so excited. Now, time to get the nursery finished!!

Can't wait to meet this precious baby girl!

15 weeks!

How far along: 15 weeks 4 days

Size of baby: A navel orange

Gender: Possibly will know Jan. 5th

Maternity clothes? I bought some jeans this weekend, they are REALLY comfy!!

Weight gain: Still in the negative, will know for sure tomorrow

Sleep: Has been great, still go to the bathroom a couple of times a night.

Symptoms: I am sick 2 or 3 times a week, usually anywhere from midnight to 3 a.m. (that is not pleasant to wake up for!!)

Cravings: anything salty! Tonight I had A tuna fish sandwich with a side of fried cabbage! Yummy!

Best moment of the week: I got my baby bed and changing table! (Thanks Mom and Dad!) We put the changing table together, but are waiting on the bed until the room is completely ready!!

Post Christmas BLAH's

I am always ready to put the Christmas decorations away and get everything cleaned and ready for a new year, but my living room always looks so sad! I was a little late this year, we went to my sisters for New Year's and that is usually when I put all the deco away. But, I had today off of work, so I got busy! Happy New Year everyone!

Merry Christmas Memaw!

My Memaw had huge Christmas cactus that put on these beautiful blooms every Christmas. After she passed away in 2002, my Mom took the cactus and made my sister and I some pots of it. I have been waiting patiently for years for my to bloom...and it did! I was so excited when I saw the little flower start blooming, I looked at it everyday and couldn't wait for it to open up! My Mom's cactus has lots and lots of blooms, every Christmas we look at it and say, "Merry Christmas, Memaw!"

13 Weeks!

How far along: 13 weeks, 2 days

Size of baby: a peach

Gender: Will find out January 5th

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I did buy some tops to wear to work! My t-shirts are getting a little snug!

Weight gain: -4.6. Thanks to the lovely all day sickness I've had!

Sleep: Good, I get up at least twice to visit the bathroom!

Symptoms: Other that the nausea, not really anything else. I have been fortunate, I think!

Cravings: McDonald's French fries and salad.

Best moment of the week: Received a few special gifts from some sweet friends! Also, while we were putting up the Christmas tree, Clint said. "next year, we will have to have a Baby's 1st Christmas ornament!" I was shocked he said that, he isn't usually a detail oriented person!!