How far along? 18 weeks and 1 day
Due date? 7th May 2017
How is baby doing? Baby weighs 190 grams and is 5.59 inches long. Baby is the size of a pomegranate now and her weight will increase about six-fold over the next month. Baby is breathing with amniotic fluid and its chest is moving in rhythm as it breathing air. Baby’s hearing has now developed so that it can hear the sounds coming from outside the womb much clearer. Your baby’s immune system is preparing for life outside the womb. Myelin (a protective coating of the nerves) is now being produced. Baby’s umbilical cord is growing and continues to support baby’s growing needs.
Maternity clothes: I seem to be living in jumper dresses and tights at the moment. I haven’t bought any other maternity items as most of my normal clothes still fit.
Stretch marks: No stretch marks yet. I’m still applying the body butter.
Sleep: Oh my goodness, I had the worst night’s sleep ever last night! I feel like I probably slept for about two hours.
Best moment this week: Christmas Parties! I have 2 this week.
Miss anything? No
Movement: Yes, baby is moving all over the place these days and it is lovely. You can’t see her moving from outside yet and I am excited for when that happens as then Nick will be able to feel her.
Gender: It’s a girl!
Labour signs: No
Symptoms: Boobs are rather large. Bump is getting bigger. I’m starting to feel tired but I think that is because of all the extra work I have been doing due to vlogmas. I am getting really achey but that might be due to all the dancing I was doing at a wedding reception on Saturday night. I am definitely starting to waddle!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I havn’t been sick this week, yey! I think whatever I had last week must have been a virus.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
How I feel? Tired mostly. I slept terribly last night and I have such a busy week. I will be glad when this week is out of the way as I feel I will be able to relax then.
Looking forward to: Next week!
You can take a look at my 18 Week Pregnancy Update video below:::
14 Comments
Rebecca | AAUBlog
8th December 2016 at 1:31 PMWhat a cute little bump – looks like me after a big meal lol. It will zoom by until May x
Sarah
12th December 2016 at 11:58 AMTell me about it! The world’s smallest 20 week bump, ha ha xxx
Janine
9th December 2016 at 9:50 AMLove when they move around in the tummy. My second child was a kicker. And no it was a girl. She is still the same now. Very active girl.
Sarah
12th December 2016 at 12:01 PMMy little pickle has slowed down this week. I havn’t noticed her moving as much but still early days. xx
Kerry Norris
10th December 2016 at 12:00 PMJumper dresses and tights sound comfortable. Yey for no sickness this week 🙂 xx
Sarah
12th December 2016 at 12:04 PMThanks hunny. I’m so thankful. It’s the best, basically just a big, cosy jumper! xx
lori
10th December 2016 at 4:33 PMAww this is so sweet and yay to christmas parties! x
Sarah
12th December 2016 at 12:04 PMBoth parties were a success too! yey xx
Emma @sophieellaandme
12th December 2016 at 12:58 AMLovely update Sarah! It’s such an amazing feeling when you can feel them moving isn’t it?! I’m glad you’re well again this week too x
Sarah
12th December 2016 at 12:07 PMThank you hunny. I’m feeling much better and enjoying all the feels. xxx
Steph (@steph_baybee)
12th December 2016 at 8:52 PMWow you have really popped out this week! Lovely you can start feeling her kicking now
Sarah
14th December 2016 at 9:43 AMI know! it’s come out of no where but rather lovely that you can see it now. I am loving the feels too xx
Harriet Lee
15th December 2016 at 10:52 AMSuch a lovely bump! Really enjoying your updates as you’re only a few weeks ahead of me! Hope you enjoy the christmas parties, our work one is on Saturday! xo
Sarah
19th December 2016 at 9:38 AMI know! So excited to be sharing this journey with you xx