17 Weeks!

I know this is a little late but since I had an OB appointment today, I wanted to wait to put all the information in one post. (SIDE NOTE--I only have Madelynn and Claire here with me right now, as Tim took Natalee with him to get some pizza (about 20 mins away) and man, is twins so easy compared to three! I can't believe how quiet it is! Not that I don't love my Na-Na-girl, but if you knew how "needy" she was, you'd understand!")

This appointment today, we did not have a sonogram..boring! Just listened to the heartbeat, which sounded great! I am so not used to being pregnant with one baby....I was speechless when the nurse said I wasn't having a sonogram! Say what? Oh yeah, just one baby this time....boring! LOL!


How Far Along: 17 Weeks

How Big is Baby: Average fetus is the size of an onion (5.1 inches, 5.9 oz.). Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints (thebump.com).

Weight Gain:  I've gained ONE POUND since my last appointment, one month ago!

Symptoms: I did get sick once this week...from brushing my teeth! And very thirsty, and peeing all.of.the.freakin.time! Hungry, especially at night! Definitely feeling like my organs are already getting that "smushed" feeling up in my torso.

Emotions: Doing great!

Best Moment of the Week: I think I may have felt the little bean move on Friday night...it felt very familiar! :) I can't believe he/she will be moving all around in just a matter a few weeks for me to feel!! (UPDATE--Definitely was the bean moving! I felt again after I wrote most of this post--- right before the earthquake, he/she was moving all around for about an hour!)

Maternity Clothes: Mixture of whatever I feel like wearing.

Stretchmarks: No new ones, and I expect non through this pregnancy!

Cravings: Sour kraut...I had it throughout the whole week, haha! And Krispie Kreme doughnuts! Now, of course anything Italian!!!!!

Food Aversions: Hmm....just listening to my body and when I have had enough, I do.not.swallow.one.more.bite!!!

Gender: Gender Appointment is Thursday, Sept 15th! Still keeping my fingers crossed it's a baby boy! I'm going to try and put a survey on the side to see what everyone thinks it is...so stay tuned and don't forget to vote (and let me know what you vote!)!

What I Miss: Wine and margaritas!

Sleep: Just fine, expect having to pee a million times each night!

What I am Looking Forward to: The gender ultrasound in three weeks!

And here is my bump photo this week with comparison to the girls! You can definitely see the difference in my belly size from last time, and I'm guessing it will be that way from now on!