Bump2 Watch: 18 weeks

 18 weeks
March 19, 2012

I get so light headed these days.  And not just from anticipation!  For example, if I am sitting or lying down and then stand up, my head throbs and sometimes it takes a minute before I can see. It is the worse at night when I have to wake up for those pee breaks...like 3 to 4 of them, seriously!  I try and keep the dizziness at a minimum by tilting my head to the side and walking bent over to the potty.  Good thing it is night time and nobody is around, because I am sure I must look ridiculous!

Speaking of pee. We went to Branson this weekend and you know what that means.  Road trip.  Fortunately I did not make Ben uncomfortable by peeing on the side of the road and I was able to make it to public restrooms.  But, we also went to silver dollars city.  And Kelley and I (she is also pregnant and further along than me!) rode the tram to and from the entrance.  Seemed like a good idea considering the heat (yeah, what on earth, 80+ degrees and only march!?) and swollen  feet...however...that tram ride was quite shaky.  And it just about shook the pee out of me, and Kelley for that matter!  I don't believe I have shared with you all that this time around my bladder is even more sensitive.  If you can believe it.  Well, believe it.  I apologize ahead of time if I accidentally wet myself in your presence.  Please don't make fun of me though if I do!

Anyway, onto more acceptable topics.  Our wee one is about 5 1/2 inches long and weighing about 7 ounces!  I find that exciting, as usual!  And this week baby2 also had more refining work done on his/her facial features and gender parts.  All of those goodies are set and ready for us to get a looksee on march 30!

I have felt more flutters and pops from baby2 this week. Especially when Charlotte is upset about something and screaming.  Baby2 either doesn't enjoy the noise or he/she is trying to join in the "fun".  Haha, fun, right?

Food wise...bout the same there. Nothing new.  I love coffee cake.

But I love baby2 and Charlotte more! 



Here's a couple photos from our weekend in Branson...many more to come!