PREGNANCY WEEKS 17 & 18 – May 11, 2020
I feel excited to say that time seems to be moving along a “taddddd” bit faster than it has been during this pandemic. It feels like I just sat down to write my update, and that was already 2 weeks ago. So that’s a good thing. Updates since the last time I wrote: I am feeling baby movements now. I started feeling them at the end of week 16, a few days before I hit 17 weeks. Now, at 18 weeks, I have definitely been feeling small movements daily.
My age: 34
How far along: 17 weeks & 18 weeks
How big is baby: the size of a (17 weeks) pear (5 inches & 5 ounces) and (18 weeks) bell pepper (5.5 inches and 6.75 ounces)
Gender: Boy
Events of the past two weeks:
More of the same with the pandemic. During week 16, the state moved into a new phase called “safer at home” which slightly lifted a few restrictions from the “stay at home” order. From May 1st-May 26th, now some non-essential businesses can be open, but not much else has changed. I did jump in to a new thing this past week: I met up with a friend IN PERSON for the first time in two whole months. My friend and I met a few times to take walks together. It felt so refreshing to do something that felt so “normal.” Even as simple as a walk together.
Symptoms:
Belly is growing. Having a hard time tying my shoes. Feeling pretty good, overall.
Workout & Training Summary:
6 days & 5 days workouts these past 2 weeks. I also went to the MAC to do the stairs incline twice last week, which was a fun way to mix things up. I just miss seeing other people. There is something really motivating about seeing others working out, rather than simply being alone.
Workout & Training details (both weeks were the same, except the second week I didn’t do a 6th workout):
Mon – Heavy squats (squats @ 155)Tues – Upper body lifting
Wed – Heavy deadlift day, working sets felt strong (deadlifts @ 185), second week I only did 145 lbs, I just didn’t feel like pushing it. Thur – Upper body liftingFri – High volume squat day (squats @ 135)
Sat – Full body day (deadlift high volume day @ 135 lbs) –(didn’t complete this day the second week)
How workouts are feeling:
Feeling strong, but feeling like my belly is starting to make some movements feel harder.
Nutrition, Protein & Calories:
Have been really on track with my 1800ish calories. Feeling good.
How is my body changing:
My friend who saw me in person was shocked at my boobs. Ha! My belly is also growing and getting higher as well. My dedication to workouts and staying on track with my food intake is definitely helping my body stay “lean” feeling. I have started wearing shorts more regularly in the past week or two, and I feel pretty confident even in shorts. Shorts are always something that’s hard for me, but esp when I’m pregnant and my body isn’t my favorite.
Sleep:
Pretty good. Sleeping in without alarms is still a silver lining to quarantine life. This weekend, Eric and I slept until 11am both days. That kinda felt amazing.
Food cravings:
Nothing really in particular. Eating very routinely the same things most days. Staying on track with my calories.
Food aversions:
None.
Movement: Yes, little movements. I even could feel the movements from the outside a few times.
Best Moment of the Week:
Mother’s Day was yesterday. It was a great day. Both of my kids made me feel special.
What I’m looking forward to:
Reopening life and getting back to do some normal things again.
What I’m not enjoying/or not looking forward to:
Social isolation. I’m so over it.
What I miss:
Community. People.
Next appointment: June 1, 2020 will be my 20 week appointment and anatomy ultrasound. I will be a tad over 21 weeks at that time. My last appointment was March 31, so I will officially be over 2 months between appointments due to this pandemic. As of now, Eric will not be allowed to attend the appointment, which is sad. But oh well. They said I could FaceTime him.
Here is a look back on 18 weeks pregnant with my two girls:
Baby Lute x3 