What to Expect in Week 18

I can't believe we are less than three weeks away from being 20 weeks along and are almost halfway done! :) This baby is growing a lot. I am feeling much better and only get sick in the morning now. My appetite has returned, and maternity clothes are now a must as the belly gets bigger. We spent the weekend trying to find some decent maternity clothes. The nursery is coming along. Brandon finished the crown moulding and the light fixture. We also finished our Christmas decor a little early this year. I will post pictures soon. In the meantime, here is an update on our little one:

Head to rump, the baby is about 5 1/2 inches long and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born.