From the desk of Mrs. Lewis: 18 weeks- Q1-13 is KICKING!

Q1-13 is the size of a PEPPER today!

How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes. I'm wearing long shirts, and I just bought some of those stretchy skirts from Old Navy. I pretty much only wear that and maxi dresses to work, and after work I keep it to sweatpants!
Stretch marks? No?
Can you see your toes? Yes I can see my toes, but I can no longer see my hip bones :(
Sleep: Sleeping well, but changing positions a lot
Best moment this week: Friday night lying in bed and feeling the baby kick for the first time! I've felt things before, but I assumed it was digestion. But on Friday I hadn't eaten for hours and I was in bed and there was significant movement. I had Matt put his hand there too and he could feel it as well! Amazing!
Have you told family and friends: Yep yep. Was in Tiffin for the first time yesterday, and everyone seemed to know!
Miss Anything? Running :( My long runs mostly. And being able to eat cold deli meat.
Movement: Yes!!! See above.

Also, today I could really feel the baby moving, so I called Matt over to feel. Instead of putting his hand on my belly, he put his head down on it to see if he could hear anything. A few seconds later, WHAM a huge kick (or punch) right to Matt's right eye. Hey Q1-13! No punching daddy!
Still running? Yes. And still at a crawling pace. However, the temperature was kind to me and actually dropped down to below 80 on Monday so I was able to make it over 4 miles (felt like I could have done 5 or 6 too). It was a glorious day. I actually think I'll be able to boast my mileage up again once it's consistently cool out.
Food cravings: Skittles...and we're back to the cheeseburger cravings again. Last week I had a really bad broccoli cheese soup craving. I refused to eat anything else that night!
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really. I'm over that! Salads are tasting great again!
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. It's quite a cute little pouch.
Gender prediction: I keep going back and forth, but since I can't seem to get enough Wendy's cheeseburgers, I'm going with a boy.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty stressed with the start of school, classes at XU, coaching cross country everyday, getting a new dog, and I'm the MOH in a wedding next week. A lot on my plate right now, but it will all calm down at the end of October.
Weekly Wisdom: To not worry about gaining too much weight (yet). I've only gained 5 lbs in the 18 weeks of pregnancy, and the doctor says it's low but a fine place to be in. This shocked me because in my mind I was sure I had gained at least 10 lbs. But I need to stop worrying about it because it's what is healthy for my baby :)
Looking forward to: The 20 week appointment on the 25th of September, and then our Gender Reveal Party on the 6th!

One week until the big wedding and my dress still fits!!! :)