17 Weeks!!!

Here we are at 17 weeks!! Getting closer and closer to that halfway mark! Time keeps flying by!  I am finally feeling better and only had one bout of nauseousness this week! Thank goodness! I have had dull headaches all week but I can handle that over the migraines any day!

I feel like I get bigger by the day! Call me crazy, but I love having this sweet little baby bump! 

This week the baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone and the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker.  The baby can move their joints and the sweat glands are starting to develop.

I have been feeling the baby move around ever so lightly. At this time in my last pregnancy I was feeling kicks, this time around I am feeling little movements but they are light at the moment and I have noticed I feel them more at night.  The doctor said at my last appointment that the baby was still sitting pretty low so I might not feel hard kicks or movements for a couple of weeks.  This week I have been feeling more movements but they are not constant yet.  I feel movement and my face lights up! BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD!! I CANNOT wait to feel those strong kicks each and every day!!

Here are my 17 week highlights!

Pregnancy Highlights!

How far along?  17 weeks 5 days

Size of Baby?  This week the baby weighs about 5 ounces this week- about as much as a turnip! The baby is about 5 inches from head to bottom.

Weight Gain/Loss? According to my scales at home I have not gained any weight this week.

Maternity Clothes?   Still in regular clothing but I have wore my maternity leggings to lounge around in.  I LOVE them!

Best Moment this week?   Having Brayden acknowledge my belly, even though I know he does not fully understand.  I asked him "where is our baby?" He patted my belly and said "baby" and I asked him again "where is your baby?" He pulled up his little shirt and pointed to his belly.  It was the cutest thing! Nick was talking to him the other night and he asked him if he wants a "bubby" or a "sissy" and he said "sissy." Even though I do know he does not completely understand it was still the sweetest thing ever and melted my heart! Boy or girl we will be thrilled to death!!
Gender? We find out May 15th!!!  19 more days!!!! YAY!!!

Movement?    I have been feeling a little bit more movement this week.  I guess it is because the baby is so low but I am not feeling as much movement at this time as I was this time in my pregnancy with Brayden.  I cannot wait to feel those hard kicks!

Food Craving?   Pickles and Ranch, Salads, Veggies, Strawberries, Sweets

What I miss?  Nothing much besides not having an abundance of energy! Thankfully I am able to take a nap when Brayden naps if I am completely exhausted.  I am very thankful that I am finally feeling better.  I just have a couple of waves of nauseousness here and there but I think that I am finally feeling better. 

Sleep?   Still sleeping really well.  I really hope this continues for several more weeks!!
What I am looking forward to? Finding out the sex of this baby and finally calling it by name!! Also I am ready to go on a shopping spree!! The anticipation is killing me!!

Symptoms?  Nothing much this week besides the headaches and the occasional nauseousness.  I am also still having the worst time while brushing my teeth.  It is impossible for me to brush my teeth without gagging.  Also I am having a lot of pain in my lower back and my tail bone.  I do not know if it is because the baby is so low or what but all I know is it is PAINFUL!

Here are my 17 week photos!

Have a great weekend!!