18 weeks!

 When I got home from work today the first thing I did was change into my comfy clothes and you better believe me that I am not changing out of them for a cute picture. So I leave you with a picture from yesterday when the babe and I voted!

How far along: 18 weeks!
Baby is the size of a: sweet potato/ bell pepper

Maternity clothes: Yes! I went shopping this past weekend with my mom and sister. I got a pair of maternity dress pants, a dress, a shirt and a scarf :) I have started to wear some of the items while mixing them with my normal clothes.

Food cravings: Thanksgiving dinner. Do you really have to be two weeks away? 

Anything make you queasy or sick: Nope.

Miss anything: Not really.

Have you started to show yet: I finally look like a pregnant woman! This babe must of had a growth spurt because people who said that I did not have a bump before could finally see it. 

Movement: I am pretty sure it is a definite yes! I have been trying to pay more attention to the feelings and I think they are little punches or kicks that I feel. Most of the time I feel them toward the right side or middle of the uterus. I felt them again on Friday night when I was driving home from my parent's house, and I have felt them everyday since. Sometimes I feel the movement while eating lunch, but most of the time I feel them when I am home and lying on the couch. I love it and I can't wait to actually know for sure :)

Birthing Classes: Start this Sunday! There has been a change in plans with our birthing classes. We were signed up to take the Bradley Method which is a 10-12 week class. In this area there is only ONE person who teaches the Bradley Method. This past Sunday we heard from our teacher that she is actually moving to Georgia near Christmas and would be cancelling her classes. So we had to decide if we were still going to take her 'crash course' or sign up for a new class. We decided to do the 'crash course' so we will be attending 2 Bradley Method classes as well as getting all the workbooks. My parents said that they would be able to help us out since they were actually certified (I think) to teach the Bradley Method.

Best moment this week: Spending time with our families. My parents had us over for dinner on Friday night and Justin's parents had us over after church on Sunday. It was nice to hang out with all of them :)  
Worst moment this week: Having to take my antibiotics. I hate swallowing pills and these pills are HUGE! Thankfully, last night was my last one although I had some difficulty getting it down.
Best kid comment about the baby this week: There were not too many kid comments this week. They are all just very excited to find out if it is a boy or girl :) Non-pregnancy related, we were talking about the election results today and we were playing this game on the Smartboard where they clicked on states and had to get to 270 votes before the computer. At one point I heard all the students shout, "Click on Ohawaii! Ohawaii!" Apparently they thought OHIO was a mixture of Ohio and Hawaii. We only wish Ohio was that nice :) It made me laugh out loud and since I am from Ohio, I thought all my family up there would find it amusing.
How have I been feeling: Minus some side effects to the antibiotics I have been feeling really good. I have a lot more energy these days. I have cooked dinner many nights and have done the dishes. I honestly cannot remember the last time I washed dishes after dinner. However, between getting my wifely duties back and having parent teacher conferences before and after school, I feel like I crashed today.
Looking forward to: The ultrasound on Monday morning!! I am so excited to see our baby again and to find out if it is a boy or girl!! :D