17 Weeks - Pregnancy #2

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a highlights post, including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from Kelly.  I did this with my pregnancy with Hadley, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  I'll probably write these on Saturday nights and attach the picture the next day.  That way I can stay semi-technology free :)

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along:  17 weeks 

Size of baby:  Baby Love is 5 inches long and the size of a turnip.

Total weight gain/loss:  I weighed myself at the gym, and it said I had gained another pound.  I go back to the doctor in a week, so I'll have a more accurate measurement then. 

Maternity clothes:  Comfy tops, maternity shirts, Be Band, jeans, pajamas.

Gender:  Well, our OB couldn't get a clear enough picture (and the baby wouldn't cooperate, hah!), so we're still left with what the specialist and her technician told us when I was 11 weeks.  I'll have another ultrasound at 18 weeks when I go back for my scheduled appointment, so maybe we'll find out then.  I'm actually in no big hurry to find out this time (but The Husband REALLY wants to know!).

Movement:  I've felt a bunch of little kicks starting Friday night.  Even The Husband felt one or two!!

Sleep:  I'm sleeping well; I'm just not getting enough of it!

What I miss:  Hmmm, queso at Mexican food restaurants and sleeping on my back.

Cravings:  An occasional Chocolate Frosty or chocolate shake and salt and vinegar chips

Symptoms:   A little bit of nausea; a lot of tired-ness

Exercise:  I did pilates a lot this week, (the DVD was due Friday), and I made it to the gym on Thursday.

Belly Button in or out: In still! Yay!

Wedding ring on or off: On :)

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy :) Especially after The Husband brought home a half-gallon of my FAVORITE ice cream!!  Homemade in the Shade!! :)

Looking forward to: I'm looking forward to finding out the "official" sex of the baby next week *crosses fingers*!

Best moment this week:  The best moment this week was feeling those sweet little kicks at random moments!

17 Weeks

Comments

  1. MomJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    So excited you are feeling little "kicks." What a beautiful feeling to know your little one is practicing all those sweet movements that he/she will be doing after coming into this world! :) Love you. Have a blessed week.

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