Week 18 Maternity Clothes I had an OB appointment this week and asked my OB about the back pain that I had. He said that it sounds like I injured it somehow. He felt around and based on the sore areas, he said that it does not sound like anything serious. He told me that I could take Advil or Tylenol. I have not really had problems with it since, so I am guessing that he is right. I have an 11 month old in daycare that is almost 28 pounds. I try not to carry him around, but I did the other day. That is probably what injured me. ADVERTISEMENT I have had a really stuffy head, sneezing, watery eyes and a headache on and off for the past week. I am guessing that it is allergies since I feel pretty good other than that. I have a "pimply" rash on my left forearm that extends up through the side of my thumb. I am not sure what this is and forgot to ask my OB at my appointment. I noticed that it is on my other arm as well now. I think I was call tomorrow and ask about this. I am feeling a bit discouraged this week as well. I see pregnant women that really look pregnant. I, on the other hand, just look fat. It is depressing. I ordered my fall maternity clothes this week, and I am hoping that I will look more pregnant in them. I love looking pregnant, just not fat. :( The baby is active, although not as active as when I first felt movement. The heartbeat is getting easier to find at each appointment. It remained at 160 this week. Dr. Bates says that I am measuring about 19.5 weeks at this point. I am right on schedule. Pregnancy Guide Online - Week 18 week 19 | week 17 return to Robin's main page StorkNet Home | return to top family planning | pregnancy | parenting | family life | for fun | shopping | tools | community Copyright © 1997 Robin Marzolf. All rights reserved. Site Design by StorkNet Please read our disclaimer and privacy policy. Your feedback is always welcome.