18 weeks...

I think it’s almost time to say goodbye to pants and hello to stretchy skirts, leggings and dresses. I’m on the lookout for attractive maxi dresses, so if you see any, do let me know.

I’m supposed to feel the baby kick at any moment now, so I’ve been anticipating that and trying to distinguish the baby from other things that I feel in my stomach: stretching, gas, aches. So far, nothing that seems distinctively baby, so I’m still waiting.

In the meanwhile, my appetite now leans toward red meat and sweets. I still constantly want to eat fruit, but not so much vegetables, unfortunately. I think I’m going to have to starting drinking more V8 or juicing in order to get the vegetables in, because my appetite is feeling hostile to vegetables! I’m hoping this passes quickly because I usually love vegetables and want my baby to love them too. It is the strangest thing to me that I wake up wanting to eat peanut butter ice cream, but yes, that has happened.

Also, I know this is totally typical of the pregnant lady, but the increase in bathroom trips is getting out of control! This baby must be sitting right on top of my bladder right now. C’mon baby!

Update on the Flonase: I decided to stop using it after a few days because I kept feeling anxious and paranoid about using it. Thankfully the congestion is not as bad now as it was a few weeks ago, so I am just going to try to fight through it without the meds.