18 weeks!!

It's a baby belly!! 

How far along? 18 weeks 

Total weight gain? 3.5 # (Total: 8 #)

Maternity clothes? I refuse to! Just wearing anything stretchy at this point.

Sleep? I NEED sleep...always very tired! I can't make it pass midnight anymore!

Best moment this week? Feeling the "butterflies" here & there :)

Miss Anything? Well...went to a wedding at a vineyard THEN went to my graduation party with my class yesterday so...WINE! haha

Movement? Felt the butterfly flutters but not too often yet! 

Food cravings? Laos food & raw veggies! Mainly food aversions still! 

BUT TODAY I WANT DONUTS!! 

Anything make you queasy or sick? Motion sickness has gotten way worse & avocados still gross me out and EW FISH!! 

Gender? We will announce it next week if the baby cooperates! :)

Symptoms? Back pain! Headaches! Acne has finally gotten better and I have the glow! :) 

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody? I'm a rollercoaster baby! But mainly HAPPY!  

Looking forward to? Graduating on Thursday, our ultrasound on Friday, and being able to relax without worrying about school. 

Our babymoon was a success. We had time to spend with family...each other...and friends. We couldn't have asked for more positive energy that has been constantly shed our way. 

With every passing day, I fall more in love with Ryan than ever. He has been such an amazing pillar of support...constantly reminds me of how beautiful I am even when I'm staring at my belly in the mirror in shock of the pounds I am putting on...so comforting when I have my nervous breakdowns...and just an unbelievable reminder of WHY I married him! <3

Graduation is quickly approaching...I didn't think I could get through this past year with all the obstacles that were set before me. From dealing with difficult personalities...moments of injustice...re-taking board exams...facing financial woes...but now I am here...5 days before I receive my final diploma. 

Baby Dough has been my stronghold as well. Every time I feel uncertain...insecure...all of the above, I just rub my belly & remember what my life really is about. 

I can't wait for what other life lessons my little babes has in store for me:)