So we have completed 18 weeks and are moving right along into the 19th.  Here's what is developing this week...Peanut will be about the size of a large tomato; around 6 inches long and weighing 8 1/2 ounces!  This is a very important week in terms of sensory development (smell, touch, taste, hearing and vision).  

Another very exciting thing is that last week I felt the baby move for the first time! I was sitting and all of the sudden felt this little poke in my belly! Now since then, I feel Peanut moving alot, mostly at night once I am laying down and not really moving much.  This is pretty common because the baby is usually rocked to sleep by mommy's movements during the day. I am loving every moment of this; it's really special because it will be a few weeks yet until other people are able to feel the baby moving from the outside so I get a few weeks of enjoying this for myself. Pretty soon I know I won't be able to keep people's hands off my belly.  I think I'm actually ok with people touching my tummy, unless I don't know them and then I can't really guarantee what my response will be!

Jerad and I went shopping for cribs last night-who knew there were so many options! I think we found one that we like, but we are going to wait another day or two until we make any decisions so we can think about it.

Our ultrasound appointment is next week so I will keep you all posted after that!!!

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers. I am feeling much better now and I know this baby is doing well because of all the prayers!