Sweet Baby 18 Weeks

Published February 18, 2012 Last Updated October 10, 2018 By Courtney Lopez 22 Comments

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Sweet Baby is now the length of a Bell Pepper!

Whenever I get up too quickly, baby makes sure to let me know! Last night I had the worst charlie horse and I quickly got up to massage it and the baby was kicking like crazy. I felt so bad because I shouldn’t have moved so quickly, but at 4am and being awoken by a horrible pain it was just a reaction. Baby also wakes me up during the middle of the night with little jabs. I absolutely love feeling baby! It’s one of the most amazing feelings as a mother to know that you’ve created such a beautiful bouncing baby! I cannot wait until hubby can feel these little kicks from the outside of my belly! We’re approaching the date of finding out baby’s gender and it’s so exciting! We had decided not to think about names until we found out, but we’ve found two that we really love. Although they may change, we’re almost set on them!

About our baby: Our sweet baby from head to rump, 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. . (summary from babycenter)
About me: This week I’ve felt some definite kicks from baby! I’ve been getting more of an appetite and sleepy again.
How far along? 18 Weeks 1 Day
Total weight gain: 3lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet.
Stretch marks? None yet
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning..
Best moment this week: Feeling baby kick 🙂
Worst moment this week: Waking up and getting to work, it’s so hard!!
Miss Anything? Eating sandwiches!
Movement: Yes! 🙂
Food cravings: Macaroni and Cheese. Watermelon!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Cream of broccoli soup, the smell of hard boiled eggs
Gender: We’re finding out FEBRUARY 29TH!!! 😀
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Feeling off balance. Tired.
Belly Button in or out? Same, in.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 🙂
Looking forward to: Find out baby’s gender!

About Courtney Lopez

Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

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HilLesha says
February 19, 2012 at 12:25 am
Can’t wait to hear what you’re having! They told me possibly girl at 16 weeks, but they will be able to make a definite decision in two weeks! Like you, I stay tired. 🙂
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Zippy says
February 19, 2012 at 12:58 am
Wait, I’m not pregnant and I crave mac & cheese and watermelon too. Love reading your updates.
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That Bald Chick says
February 19, 2012 at 1:15 am
Mmmm. Mac and cheese. Love these updates.
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Momstart says
February 18, 2012 at 9:15 pm
How exciting you’re going to find out what the sex is really soon!!!
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Laurie says
February 19, 2012 at 2:57 am
Love all your wonderful updates on baby growing!
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Toni Patton says
February 18, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Isn’t it so funny the smells that make you nauseous. I could not go into restaurants at all for a few months with one of mine
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Tricia Nightowlmama says
February 19, 2012 at 5:57 am
awww feeling baby kick that is so sweet I miss that
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{Not Quite} Susie Homemaker says
February 19, 2012 at 7:56 pm
You are SO close to finding out the gender! How exciting! & How stinking cute are you??? 🙂 I craved watermelon a bit when I was pregnant too, and now it’s my son’s favorite food!
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Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger) says
February 19, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Lol, I remember doing this week to week!
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Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says
February 19, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Yay for baby kicks! Such an awesome feeling!
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daytodaymoments says
February 19, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I loved babycenter.com when I was pregnant! Congrats on you baby! 🙂
My first time here, this is such a cute post! Thanks for sharing.
http://daytodaymoments.blogpost.com
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Karen says
February 19, 2012 at 6:59 pm
I love the visuals!! Your baby will be here before you know it!!
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nicóle says
February 20, 2012 at 4:10 am
You’re getting closer closer closer!!! 🙂
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Double Duty Mommy says
February 20, 2012 at 2:42 am
Watermelon sounds SO good right now!
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Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
February 20, 2012 at 1:46 pm
It’s so exciting!
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Simply Being Mommy says
February 20, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I loved feeling baby kick too. So exciting.
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Faith and Family Reviews says
February 20, 2012 at 2:54 pm
I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to see what you are having.
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Donna says
February 20, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I love the food size comparisons. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you’re having, as well!
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Marcie W. says
February 20, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Hooray for feeling movement and look at that gorgeous bump grow. I am so excited and awaiting leap day right along with you Courtney!
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Tammy says
February 21, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Around that time, it felt like my kids were always using my bladder as a pillow.
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Amy says
February 21, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I love when you can feel the movement. It’s an amazing sensation!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
February 22, 2012 at 12:57 am
It really is incredible to feel them. Your excitement is contagious!
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