Happy New Year!!!

I'm a few days late, but with all of the holidays, I hope you understand. My next update next week will hopefully be on time, so you won't have to wait as long.

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: On a scale I've never been on before, I just weighed 64 kilograms. According to my starting weight, that means I've gained about 2 pounds, which is a small miracle when I think about all of the things I've eaten the past 2 weeks! We'll see what the scale at the doctor's office says Monday morning...
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: Sleeping in for several days is reeeaaalllyy nice!
Best moment in the last week: The birth of little Neele on December 31, 2009. She is the daughter of Günni's oldest brother and sister-in-law, which means that she is the cousin of our baby!
Movement: Still just random tickles now and then
Gender: Still a surprise!
Food Cravings: Nothing in particular. At the moment, far too many Christmas cookies and ice cream, though.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. I’m not supposed to anymore.
What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appointment on Monday morning. The second official sonogram/ultrasound will be done. Günni is coming along too!
Weekly Wisdom: Loose-fitting clothing during the holidays is wonderful, because after a big meal, the belly can very quickly expand and make clothing feel tighter.
Milestones: Midnight/January 1, 2010 - Our baby's birth year is now here!!!
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Can't think of any...
Belly-button ring Status: Still in!
Labor Signs: Hopefully not until the end of May or so!
Weekly Belly Pic: These pictures were taken on December 31, 2009.

(December 31, 2009 - 17 weeks + 5 days)