18 weeks down

so much has happened over the past two weeks... i felt the baby's first flutters on feb 21, then on the 26th, i put my hand on my belly and was able to feel the first wee kick in my palm. matthew didn't make it in time that day, but on the 29th i woke up to acrobatics. i pulled matthew's hand to my belly and he opened his eyes with a big smile on his face. we spent the next few moments just reveling in this special bonding time with our little one; we carried smiles on our faces for the rest of the day.
we are just over one week away from finding out what our precious darling is - a snuggly little boy or girl. our instincts are both leaning towards a girl... everyone else thinks boy. we should start taking bets.
i am definitely showing by now... not just a 'belly' but legitimately pregnant. it's a weird feeling to have my body growing out in front of me; i find myself often stroking my belly as if i am comforting baby.
most obvious pregnancy symptoms - still craving fresh fruit; baby kicks; slight abdominal cramping and back pain if i sit in one position too long; slight fatigue.