18.5 Weeks Along!

Hi all,

I am now 18.5 weeks along and we will be finding out what the baby is next TUESDAY!! How exciting!

I am leaning towards a boy but I guess I can't be 100% sure. I have had dreams where we are with a little baby girl and then dreams where we are with a little baby boy. So they are absolutely no help! The main reason I think it might be a boy is how much better I am feeling this pregnancy then last. I am thinking that is because of the gender difference...maybe?

Anyways, I will be happy with either!! I have been calling it a him for about the last 5 weeks, so I will feel less bad if it is a "him". Ryan thinks it's a boy too this time and so does my Mama. So we'll see if we are right :)

In the case it is a boy, I am hoping he has the dark features like Ryan but I am planning to dress him up like a little English boy! English boy attire being cardigans, sweet jumpers {sweaters}, cute man shoes, lots of knits and trousers. He will be the sweetest boy around!

Also I finally gave in and purchased some real maternity pants. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!! I love how they don't cut into my baby belly and make me feel so much pressure. They are so comfy! I also purchased three long summer dresses which I have been living in.

I have quite the "bump" now and have been meaning to get Ryan to take a picture. The baby kicks alot and they are getting stronger. I have actually been feeling movement from about week 15 but now its proper kicks, before it was just sensation when it moved. We have been trying to catch a kick so Ryan can feel it but the baby likes to kick only when I am anticipating it. The baby will move, I get him to put his hand on my tummy. We wait for what seems like ages....nothing...and then as soon as he gives up, it kicks again. Cheeky little monkey!

I have been booked in for scans every two weeks for the foreseeable future to make sure early labour is not happening. So far though, the doc said it's an "above average" pregnancy. So I am happy about that! There was a false alarm a couple of weeks ago where they thought I might be showing signs of early labour. So they had me on strict bed rest for a week. It was really boring and made me so lethargic! I was so pleased when it turned out everything was fine and I could come off bed rest.

Anyways, I will write next Tuesday when we find out what this little one is. Then its time to shop!!!!!

Amy xxx