Bumpdate: 18 Weeks

How Far Along? 18 weeks. 3 days.

Size Of Baby? The size of a sweet potato, about 5-1/2 inches long and weighing about 7 oz.

Weight Gain? Only 6 lbs... That first trimester was rough!

Symptoms? Headaches. All day everyday. And round ligament pain. Ouch.

Maternity Clothes? YES. I feel like I bulge out of my regular clothes. Getting ready in the morning is truly a struggle.

Sleep? Good. Minus the fact I wake up every hour to pee. Also, everyone in this world should own a pregnancy pillow.

Best Moment This Week? Seeing our little one on the ultrasound, and doctor confirmed she's a girl!

Weird Pregnancy Moment? Realizing i'm 2 weeks away from being halfway through this pregnancy... what?

Movement? Not yet. I lay really still for a few minutes every night hoping I will feel something, but nothing! My doctor says my placenta is towards the front of my uterus, blocking any movement I might be able to feel. Hopefully soon though!

Food Cravings? Toast. Like a lot of it. Simply lemonade with blueberry. And milk.

Aversions? The smell and taste of toothpaste. Worst part of my day.

Gender? They're telling us it's a girl! I sure hope so considering her wardrobe is pink.

What I'm looking Forward To: Movement. I can't wait to feel this little one move in there!!! 

2014

I still can't believe how fast this past year flew by!

James and I had a pretty amazing year filled with many life changers.
BUT we are so, so very excited for what 2015 will bring.
We will experience our biggest life goal, and probably the hardest, most rewarding thing we will ever go through. We are going to be parents, and I still can't wrap my mind around that and i'm not sure I have really realized the reality of it all... but I can hardly wait for this little one to get here!

January:

Moved into our neighbors house to live there until it sold. 

Loved pretending we were actually homeowners for a month. 

February:

Moved back to James' parents house.

Celebrated our first Valentine's as a married couple with Rodizio and a spa day. 

March:
I honestly remember nothing... haha!!!

April:

Decided to start trying to grow our little family by one more tiny person.

May:

Stood front row at Ellie Goulding's concert.
Took a spontaneous trip to St. George/Las Vegas.

June:

Celebrated James' 22nd birthday. Found out ON his birthday that he got hired as an officer. Best birthday surprise ever.

July:

Celebrated this beautiful country.
James started the police training academy.

August:
Watched one of James' favorite mission companions and his wife get sealed in the temple.

September:

Celebrated my 20th birthday. Worked up the courage to ride the sky coaster at Lagoon.

October:

Celebrated our one year anniversary with a relaxing weekend in midway.
WE'RE PREGNANT.

Found out we are expecting a sweet little baby!

November:

Moved into our very own tiny first apartment!

Spent our first thanksgiving away from each other while James had to work.

First ultrasound. Saw and heard baby's heartbeat for the very first time!

December:

Spent christmas eve AND christmas day apart while James had to work.

Third ultrasound. Saw baby moving around like a little dancer.

It's crazy how fast your life can change.
All that can happen in a year's time.
I'm grateful for everything I learned and for the ways I grew in 2014.
And cheers to 2015!