HDBD | 17 weeks

A little variety for this week.  The far left is 17 weeks with Adalyn (clearly prior to becoming a mom and looking all put together).  Middle is a bare belly shot because I wanted to have one.  And the far right is Adalyn photobombing.  I do our sheets on Wednesdays and hadn't yet made the bed when these were taken.  Judging by that, and the way I look like a hot mess in these photos, you can probably tell that life is a bit more chaotic than 2 years ago.

How far along?: 17w 2days

How big is baby?: Baby is now the size of an onion!  Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it.  His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.


Weight gain/loss?: +7 according to the gym scale.  meh.  I'm actually having a tough time dealing with my body changes this pregnancy. I've gained less than I did with A at this point, but I was still running at this time with A.  I hate not being able to be as active as I want to be, but I know that bedrest would be A LOT worse.  I'm continuing going to the gym at least 3 days a week and doing 30 min. of light cardio and doing the weight machines that don't involve me lifting anything above my head.  It helps me to feel better, but I don't think I look any better.  At least I know I was able to get back into shape quickly after A.  


Stretch marks?:  still none.


Maternity clothes?: I'm still rocking the good old hair elastic on my pants, but I think I'm going to break out a maternity dress tomorrow.  I'm feeling the need to do my hair and look cute, even if it's just for a Community Bible Study meeting.


Sleep?:  A lot better!  I'm almost sleeping through the night again and it feels wonderful!

Food cravings?: No real specifics this week except for a slight obsession with hummus.  I promised myself that I would buy some carrots at the grocery store tomorrow, so I'm at least not eating a box of crackers with my tubs (yes, plural on purpose) of hummus.

Gender?: Are you going to laugh if I tell you that this week I think it's a girl?  Maybe it's because we've almost 100% settled on our girls name and the boys name is still up in the air, but I'm really feeling girl today.

Movement?: I got kicked about an hour ago as I was editing some pictures.  LOVE feeling movement and I'm due to listen to the heartbeat on the doppler again tonight.

Belly button?: I'm starting to see more of the inside.  Hope that doesn't gross you out, but hey, it's a change, so I'm reporting it.

Symptoms?:  Hunger.  Hunger.  Hunger.  And also, I'm very easily irritated by people lately.  

What are you looking forward to this week?:  Andrew's dad and sister are flying in from Texas on Friday and I really do love having his family come visit.  I have a session Friday afternoon, 2 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday, and a precious little newborn on Monday.  I love, love, love, being busy with photography, and I finally feel like I'm getting used to never having my to-do list done.