18 week update and belly shots!

I've seen lots of weekly pregnancy updates on blogs, and I love to read them!  It's so sweet to see a family's life changing as they prepare for a new little life.  I'm not a scrap booker or a journaler.  Blogging is the only record I have of our family, so what better place than this to write it all!

18 weeks

Belly update: It's starting to pop out a bit!  I can still wear my jeans, and most days I can button them.  I've officially gained my first pound. :)
What's Baby Long up to?: The baby is about 5.5 inches crown to rump (an iphone is only 4.5 inches) and 5.5 ounces.  The baby can hear us now, and can move all of his/her joints.  I felt those first precious flutters one day at 14.5 weeks, but I must have been laying just right, because I don't feel them too often yet.  :)  The baby's favorite part of his/her day is when Landrie gives it sweet kisses. :)
Cravings:  Baby Long wants Easter candy like crazy!  The main ones are the pastel Hershey Kisses and Starburst jelly beans.  Well, we are praying that this child will love Jesus at an early age; I guess it's good that she loves Easter!:)  I'm also craving Coke.  I finally bought some caffeine free, and it's SO good.

Best part of this week:  I am so enjoying feeling 100% again!  I haven't had morning sickness in several weeks, but I still didn't feel like myself again.  Now I feel more rested and food tastes fabulous again!
I'm looking forward to: Seeing this little guy or gal in action this Friday at our sonogram.  I can't wait to see all of the little bones and organs developing and to hear that we have a healthy little one!  Of course, I can't wait to bite into my pink or blue cupcake too...

Here's the belly at 18 weeks!!

I'm totally copying this one from Vicky. :)  It was so neat to see the progression of her belly!  This week it looks higher to me.

2 days, 2 days, 2 days!!!!  

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