18 Weeks with Baby No. 3

how far along? 18 weeks

how are you measuring? She didn't check my measurement at my 16 week appointment.

size of baby? about half a pound and 6 inches or the size of a mango according to "What to expect."

heartbeat? 150 bpm (I have a doppler and I use it pretty regularly) 

total weight gain/loss? Apparently I overdid the workout last Monday because I could barely walk for the rest of the week.  I have a busy week this week so I'm not sure if I'm going to make it to the gym.  My classes are winding down which means lots of papers to write and submit.  2 more full weeks with Thanksgiving in the middle and then I'm finished with Grad School.  Yay!  I Can. Not. WAIT.  

sleep? I always sleep well.  I wake up a lot on my back and then have to flip to my side.  Flipping over is getting harder to do.  Megan suggested her body pillow.  She said it is amazing, so I might need to bite the bullet and buy one.

food cravings? Nothing special this week.  

gender predictions? I go back and forth ever day.  I have no clue.  A healthy, happy baby is really all I care about.  

What I'm feeling:  I thought there were a few times last week that I felt some flutters and kicks, but I'm not positive that is what it was.  Either this baby is really chill or I'm just not feeling anything because I have an anterior placenta blocking it all.  Kaylee was pretty mellow the entire pregnancy so this one may be more like her.     

How are the other kiddos?  They are so freaking cute and I cannot get enough of them.  They are getting so big and I know this one is going to grow so quickly also.  I'm just trying to enjoy every moment with them and this last pregnancy.  

17 weeks Baby No.3

how far along? 17 weeks

how are you measuring? She didn't check my measurement at my 16 week appointment.

size of baby? about 5oz and 5 inches or the size of my palm according to "What to expect."

heartbeat? 150 bpm (I have a doppler and I use it pretty regularly) 

total weight gain/loss? I made my way back to the gym this morning.  I felt so disgusting when I saw myself in all of the mirrors, but hey at least I was there and I got a good workout in.  I know I'm going to be sore later.  My legs are really shaky.  

maternity clothes? I wore my last pair of regular skinny jeans this weekend (only because they are stretchy).  Other than that, I stick to maternity clothes most of the time.  

sleep? I always sleep well.  I am pretty lucky in the fact that my bladder can hold a lot of pee and even though it is completely full I can usually hold out until the morning before it wakes me up.  

food cravings? Nothing special this week.  

gender predictions? Up until this point, I kept thinking girl, but for the past few days I have started to think it is a boy.  Who knows... We will find out in 2 1/2 weeks.    

What I'm feeling: Pretty plump and ready to feel some movement.  I thought there were a few times last week that I felt some flutters and kicks, but I'm not positive that is what it was.  You would think I would know since this is my 3rd, but it is so sporadic that it makes me think it was gas.   

How are the other kiddos?  Kaylee still insists this baby is a girl.  She has started giving my belly a kiss at night when she goes to sleep.  Lucas mentions the baby here and there, but I don't think he really knows what is going on.