weeks 17 &18

I decided to lump these two weeks together, mostly because I didn't get around to posting last week. These two weeks were a little bit tough in that I got sick randomly- quite a bit. Which is never fun but I guess I will take random (usually about 3-4 times/days a week) over every day. The end of week 18 (the past few days) has been great- I am feeling really good and haven't been sick in a few days. :)

I wrote a few things down to post about- because I am FORGETFUL (which is something I wrote down). I honestly can't remember anything. I feel like my mom. When we were little she would make our school lunches and ask us each about 5 times what kind of sandwich we wanted. We always teased her (and still tease her) about it. But now, I do the same thing! The girls at work laugh at me because I will ask them what they want for a snack multiple times. Then, I get them the wrong thing anyways because I forgot what they said. I was fairly forgetful before, but this is bad! I hope I get some of my memory power back after July- or maybe I better shoot for next year around this time. Another thing I have noticed is that my skin is really dry and blotchy on my face. Which I am sure is a combination of the changing weather and pregnancy. But I could really do without that part because as frumpy and unattractive as I already feel- the red, blotchy skin doesn't help any.

I have been really into mashed potatoes lately. I really enjoy them and have made them quite a bit. Sorry Lee- although at least I am making dinner now! I think that's the only food I have really been "craving." (Again with the memory!) I FINALLY got my Highland Park Market chicken salad a few days ago when my sweet friend Mrs. Pat brought me some. And I am not going to lie- it was amazing and I may or may not have devoured it.

A big thing that has happened in these weeks too are that I am a lot more aware of the fact that there is a baby in my belly. Not only has he grown and I am slowly getting out of the "is she bloated?" phase, but I can feel him! I pushed on my stomach over the weekend and was able to feel where his body was. (Thanks again- Mrs. Pat!) It was AMAZING!!! I mean- I know he's in there but to feel him- to know exactly where his little mango sized body is, there aren't even any words! AND...I felt him kick! I have been feeling these little jabs every now and then, but I didn't realize what they were until today. I am just overjoyed! I love my sweet boy so much already, and I love feeling him more and more!

I think that's all for now. Plus, this is getting a bit lengthy. Here are some bump pictures:

week 17:

Week 18: