Week 18:                                     (June 12, 2001)
I started experiencing a lot of "pressure" down there lately and don't know if it's because this is my 3rd pregnancy 'back to back" with only a 2 mo.  break in-between both, or if it's because I'm lugging around a 22lb baby day and night!
I have also started becoming "short of breath" like I've been over exerting myself (which I don't think I have!).  So, I'm just going to watch it and ask my dr. about it on 7/11.

Week 19:                                                 (June 19, 2001)
I started feeling the little one quite often over the past few days.  ( :  I'm feeling a lot stronger "kicks" now and at least 5 or more times a day, which really helps me know that everything is okay.  I still worry all the time if this little one is "okay" in there.  I haven't been eating the greatest (as I didn't with Aspen!).  For some reason, with this pregnancy I haven't been that hungry at all.  It's really helped in the weight gain department though, I've only gained 4 lbs in 18wks.   

My belly has really pudged out over the last couple of days! My belly button is on the verge of popping out, again! I finally got more pregnancy pictures taken during the weeks of 18 & 19, so I'll post them as soon as I get them developed.

We go for our ultrasound when I get back from my trip to MO and AZ on 7/9.  Darryl doesn't want to find out the sex this time (he didn't with Aspen either, but I talked him into it ( : )  Part of me wants to find out and the other part wants it to be a surprise.  After all, with my track record of 3 little girls- I'm covered in the clothes department.  Everyone thinks it's a boy this time, but..  "we'll see!" ( ;  I'm not holding my breath or anything. (ha!).

Week 20:
This week this little one has decided to kick me ALL the time now, which is great! It's just a reminder that he/she is getting stronger by the day.  I went to MO to visit my family and quite a few people patted my belly, of course I think they are all pretty use to seeing me pregnant so the big belly wasn't a surprise to anyone (ha!).  My grandmother bought the baby "it's" first present which was so sweet.

Week 21:
This little runt is all OVER the place.  I know I keep saying these kicks are getting stronger but oh my goodness! Last night I was sitting at the computer and was just getting pounded by little hands and feet.  I lifted up my shirt and I could actually see the movement on the outside. Just 3 more days until the big ultrasound! I can't wait!

Cravings:  Watermelon (like crazy!) Beef Jerky (slim jims) and still lots of chocolate! Choc. Milk, candy bars, etc.. (UGH!)