17 weeks!

I can’t believe that I am already 17 weeks! The time has flown by. This pregnancy is so much different than with Ansley.  I don’t have the time to think about being pregnant, or read all the books.  Chasing a toddler around really lets the time pass quickly. It really just hit me this week that I was actually pregnant and not just getting fat. I went to the Dr. on Friday and got to hear the heartbeat! It was so precious and made me realize that I have a life growing inside me. The heartbeat sounded so strong, and I can’t wait to see the baby in the ultrasound on the 17th!!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Stokes is the size of an onion!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 10 lbs, Christmas killed me! Depression+emotional eater+holidays=8 lbs gained. I have done much better since then, and haven’t gained anything.

Maternity Clothes: Totally! I do wear some "normal” shirts and dresses though.

Gender: We will find out on the 17th! I am leaning toward boy.

Movement: The baby is moving and I usually feel it when I am laying down on my side or back.  I love it!!

Sleep: Eh…I sleep Ok.  I have CRAZY dreams, and I have to pee all the time so that can interrupt the sleep cycle.

What I miss: My energy!! I was hoping for the 2nd trimester energy surge, but my doctor told me not to get high hopes due to chasing a toddler.

Cravings: I don’t really have that many cravings. I’ll usually just hear something that sounds good and want it.

Symptoms:  Exhaustion! Headaches, sore back, extreme thirst.

Best Moment this week: Hearing the baby’s heartbeat at the doctor’s appointment on Friday!