18 Weeks
This week, our baby is twice as big as he/she was last month and weighs about 7 ounces. I'm surprised to read that the baby's chest moves up and down to mimic breathing even though he/she is only taking in amniotic fluid.
I have no fruit references this week and I feel oddly lost without one.
I'm definitely feeling more kicks and swishes this week. And I most definitely have noticed a BIG change in the belly. People at work are starting to comment that I am beginning to "pop".
I can't wear some of my clothes now. I don't know if you are aware, but maternity clothes are ugly. Let me clarify. Maternity clothes for the plus-sized gal are ugly. And expensive. Ridiculously expensive. So I've just resorted to buying stretchy clothes in bigger sizes. They still aren't fashionable, but at least I'm not busting the bank.
Can you believe that, in two more weeks, we'll be halfway there? Amazing!