18 Week Update

18 Week Belly Picture

So I haven't had anything exciting this past week. I think the belly seems to be the same. I did however start to get a rash just below my belly button, it seems like a little spider bite, it doesn't appear to be getting worse or anything so I am not too concerned. I have continued cramping which turned out to be ligament cramps (in other words growing cramps). I didn't really get to feel the baby move too much this week until this morning. It kicked 5 times. Mark had his hand on the belly for a good half hour and nothing! As soon as Mark moved his hand, the baby kicked twice! So Mark then put his hand on it again (he knows he can't feel anything but I think he is hoping that maybe he can) and baby didn't do anything, then as soon as he got up to go the bathroom, baby kicked another 3 times! I thought it was hilarious, the baby is letting Daddy know who is boss already! ;) Ohh and a not so cute side affect, my belly got hairy! I do not like it one bit and it doesn't help that I have dark hair. I have been told not to shave it that it will go away after the pregnancy. (I am keeping my fingers crossed that it does)

Baby at 18 Weeks

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.