18 1/2 weeks.

there's really no hiding it now

didn't I say my belly button "popped"?

How far along? 18 1/2 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +4 from last appointment

Maternity clothes? thank the Lord for Bella Bands since no one seems to make maternity pants in my size.

Stretch marks? nope.

Sleep: not too hot.

Best moment this week: this week has held lots of exciting things-- feeling them both move at the same time, my belly button actually "popping", the week of our anatomy ultrasound. . .

Movement: yes, yes!

Cravings: not really.

Gender guesses: one of each.

Labor Signs: no.

Belly Button in or out? . . .out. What will it look like in 15 more weeks?

What I miss: nothing really right now cause I'm so in baby mode.

What I am looking forward to: absolutely the ultrasound that had to be rescheduled to next week.

Weekly Wisdom: make every calorie count. Okay, so those aren't my original words but they're the truth. This week I'm seeing the ramifications of the few fast food meals and desserts I squeezed in on vacation. Major bad decision.

Milestones: feeling movement from both of the babies at the same time was pretty exciting. And 18 weeks has always sounded "so far along" to me, especially since we're half-way to full-term now.

-A.H.