18 weeks (+2 days)

First of all, Happy Father's Day to my husband and daddy-to-be, Adrian.

I can't believe it's already time for another post - the weeks are really picking up speed! It seems like June just started, but it will be over before we know it. I have to say, though, that I am really enjoying the warm weather and sunshine - finally the rain has been letting up a little bit!

These days my focus has been on trying to get some more regular exercise into my schedule. I've never been big on working out, but I'm trying to do some prenatal yoga (with a DVD I bought at Target) and some more regular walking. Not terribly successful with either yet, admittedly. Doing the yoga a few times has definitely demonstrated just how out of shape I've gotten! With Adrian out of town this whole week, I'll probably try to get into more of a routine with it, since I won't do it when he's home :) I'd also love to start walking the dogs more, but walking both of them by myself is nearly impossible thanks to their shenanigans, and walking one without the other is not an option due to their jealousy issues. Silly pups. I did walk in the Corporate Challenge with my mom a week and a half (or so) ago, which was a 3 mile walk. It felt good and we had perfect weather for it.

I think the baby bump is starting to be more noticeable - people who don't know me may be starting to notice that I'm pregnant! Every day that I can button my regular jeans is a serious victory anymore, and I think those days are on their way out. Hope to see you again, size four! According to the weekly update, the little one is now the size of...

...a weird looking sweet potato! Only eight days until we find out if it's a boy potato or a girl potato.

I've been feeling more movement, but only two strong jabs so far, which were amazing! I can't wait to start feeling stronger kicks and I'm sure it won't be too long - the baby was very active at our 13 week ultrasound and also the last time the doctor tried to find the heartbeat with the doppler. She said the baby wouldn't sit still. Please let this baby be calm when it finally arrives :)

That's all for now. I'm just going to try to get through this lonely week without my husband and take advantage of the time alone to get some cleaning done around the house. Maybe I'll wait to post again until we know whether we're on Team Blue or Team Pink!