{"id":4796,"date":"2023-05-09T11:14:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/silverdoves.com\/blog\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2023-05-15T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:32:32","slug":"pregnancy-update-18-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/silverdoves.com\/blog\/pregnancy-update-18-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Update \/\/ 18 Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Well, I’m ashamed to say I’ve dropped the ball rather early. I’ve been determined to document this pregnancy consistently but I’ve fallen behind. I remember much about what I wanted to say for my 18 week update, though, so I’m going to include the info here even though it will not be accompanied by an official update photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week was a busy one! We had much going on at church, as well as preparations for Steven and Finn’s birthdays. Overall it was a productive, if somewhat exhausting, week. I cleaned the kids’ bedrooms better than they have been in months!<\/em> I took newborn photos of my sweet nephew. I made 2 charcuterie boards and a Bundt cake. I celebrated 2 birthdays, including prepping for and hosting a small party for Finn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun\/Cheesy Update Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby\u2019s Size | <\/strong>sweet red pepper or artichoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep | <\/strong>Overall I got decent sleep this week. I napped a bunch on the days that would allow it. I keep finding myself productive and with more energy in the mornings still, and craving a nap by mid-afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothes |<\/strong> This one is slowly improving, but It’s been a tough journey. The weather has been getting warmer, allowing me to wear my latest go-to getup: Demin shortalls (yes, that’s what they’re called on Target’s website). I can definitely see myself living in the same few items all summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cravings |<\/strong> I can’t really pinpoint any specific cravings, which is kind of odd! The only stand-out has been my favorite iced decaf coffee from Starbucks. So instead of cravings I would look to my habitual snacks\/meals which have been egg & avocado toast with chili-garlic oil for breakfast, and peanut butter banana toast at night before bed. Trident cinnamon gum after pretty much every meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Aversions | <\/strong>Again, these outweigh the cravings. I’m able to eat more and enjoy food more, but when the nausea is strong, very little sounds good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms | <\/strong>Still experiencing consistent nausea at night, some swelling, sore & bruised feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor\u2019s Appointment |<\/strong> Anatomy scan is May 16!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight |<\/strong> This is the first week I felt like the weight gain had slowed down a bit. But it’s still a lot and scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movement | <\/strong>Many flutters this week. Once I started feeling it, they just kept coming! Still my favorite part of pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender |<\/strong> We have had a name in mind since right after we found out it was a boy and the farther along we get the more I think of him as that name and the more I’m antsy to just settle on a name so I can start using it. Maybe we’ll make it official soon, we’ll see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best moment of the week | <\/strong>Maybe making the orange cardamom cake for the Lily Symposium? Or perhaps Friday night when Steven and I got to have a date night to celebrate his birthday. Also the next morning when I got to run around by myself and prepare for Finn’s birthday celebration. Then the actual birthday party when I got to see family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I miss | <\/strong>The good parts of previous pregnancies, like nausea disappearing completely and enjoying all food and not gaining weight as quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I’m looking forward to | <\/strong>Garden season! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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