Each Monday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I've done this with my three previous pregnancies (you can go to the search box and type in "pregnancy," or "week #" if you're interested in how my previous pregnancies progressed), as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.   Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  18 weeks  Size of baby:   This little one is about 5.5 inches long (top of head to tip of tailbone) and weighs about as much as a bell pepper.  Total weight gain/loss :  I'm up 7 pounds total so far.  Maternity clothes:   mostly I wear spaghetti strap shirts, loose skirts or summery dresses, and cute/comfy shorts Gender:   boy :) 💙 Movement :  I have felt a few flutters here and there :) Sleep :  Sleep h...

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my two previous pregnancies, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.   Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  18 weeks  Size of baby:   Baby Love is 5.5 inches long and the size of a sweet potato. Total weight gain/loss :  I haven't weighed myself this week, but I see the midwife/doctor Thursday, so I'll know then.  Maternity clothes:   Comfy tops, maternity shirts, pajamas or gym shorts/pants (see embarrassing picture below to confirm) Gender:   A sweet baby girl Movement :  I have felt a few kicks/jabs the last few days! Sleep :  I still have to get up at least once a night to make my nightly trip to the bathroom. W...

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my pregnancy with Hadley, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  I'll probably write these on Saturday nights and attach the picture the next day.  That way I can stay semi-technology free :) Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  18 weeks  Size of baby:   Baby Love is 5.5 inches long and the size of a sweet potato. Total weight gain/loss :  I really have no idea how much I've gained.  All I know is that I've practically eaten us out of house and home! Maternity clothes:   Comfy tops, maternity shirts, Be Band, jeans, pajamas. Gender:   We'll *hopefully* find out tomorrow!  I haven't decided whether I'll announce it on...

Sunday (yesterday), after a morning of wonderful worship and a much-needed, God-inspired sermon and then a lunch of champions at Taco Bell (where I had the most delicious berry pomegranate slushy-drink), The Husband and I went to the park near our home.  It was a GORGEOUS day, and I had some leftover bread to feed the ducks, geese, fish, and turtles that inhabit the ponds/creeks there.  It was very hot (90 °- ish), but it was so nice to spend time together out there admiring God's creation.  The main area of the park was incredibly crowded due to the bazillion soccer games that appeared to be happening all at the same time, so we opted to head over to a smaller pond that was more secluded.  There were lots of turtles and minnows to enjoy the bread we shared with them, but no ducks or geese.  I asked The Husband to take a picture of us because the button was on "his" side.  These are what transpired. :)  The only one that actually cau...