17 Weeks

Size of baby: An onion.  Now that's not a fun one!  Just over 5" long and almost 6 ounces.

Weight gain: I haven't weighed myself in a while.  Definitely getting bigger!

Maternity clothes:   Loving my new maternity jeans.  I wear the black ones often.  When I am around the house, I am often in lulus still.  

Nursery:  We haven't done much this week but are getting all of the rest of our ideas together and I'm so excited for the rest of it to come together.  Obviously Trey and I are way ahead of the game in the nursery department, but it will feel great to have it done.

Development / Movement:  I should start to feel movement in the next few weeks, but I haven't felt any kicks yet.  Baby's cartilage is now turning to bone, and Squish is putting on some fat!  News flash: so is Mom.

Sleep:  I'm starting to have issues with sleep.  I've been told it is time to stop sleeping on my back, and I'm also a little uncomfortable sleeping on my front because of my growing bump.  I'm now using the pregnancy pillow (so sexy), and I sleep alright, but I wake often to get comfy again.

What I miss:  My blonde hair.  I darkened it so that I wouldn't have as much upkeep with the highlights, but my stylist went a few shades darker than I was prepared for.  It has lightened significantly, but I still miss being a blondie.  As long as I can get a good few months in without colouring my hair, I'll feel better.  Then I can gradually introduce highlights again.  Hopefully soon.

Best moment this week: Fintry was by far the best moment.  We had a total blast and it was also super relaxing, which is just what we needed.  I also spent a night taking care of Linden so that Anita and Jeff could get some rest.  It was good practice and the little nugget was so good for me.

Looking forward to: My doctor's appointment this Wednesday.  I always like those, as well as dinner at Nafeesa and Zaman's place on Thursday night.  I'm REALLY looking forward to hopefully feeling baby kick soon.  Any day now!

Cravings: Still pickles and cheese.  Yummy!!!

Symptoms: Heart burn and headaches, but not very often.  Oh, and I don't think I have mentioned this before, but I pee every 5 minutes.  This has been going on since day one, but some weeks I notice more than others.  If I'm out and about running errands, I often have to ask in stores if they have a washroom open to the public.  It isn't easy!

Workouts: Started going to Bar Method classes again and I think this is the perfect workout for pregnancy.  Strengthening the legs, abs, butt, and all of the supporting muscles in your lower abdomen... does it get better?  It is so much fun and I don't have to worry about my heart rate going through the roof, either.