17 Weeks!

Today's date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

How far along: 17 weeks

Sex: Unknown. But can't wait for that gender ultrasound in a couple weeks!!

Maternity clothes: Not yet!

Sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well through the night but waking up at 6am/7am having to pee.  At that point, I peel myself out of bed and don't even really get back to sleep for the next couple hours.  Maybe I should start going to bed a little earlier, to compensate!

Best moment(s) of the week: We had a really fun weekend consisting of a date night, trip to IKEA, test drove the new Jeep Grand Cherokee {and loved it} and had some friends over for the Superbowl on Sunday.

Movement: I haven't felt anything yet and am a little nervous to feel the first flutter.  What if it freaks me out!?

Food cravings/aversions: Nada.

Morning sickness: Nada.

Symptoms: The lower back pain continues.  I was grocery shopping on Saturday and was in SO much pain.  I've been feeling ok for the past couple days though.

Labor signs: Way too soon.

Belly button in or out:  Definitely still in.

What I miss:  I still wish we had more snow here.  Everyone else in the mid-west and east coast is getting pounded with snow...except Pittsburgh.  What the heck!

What I'm looking forward to: Gender Ultrasound, of course

Size and growth of our baby: Baby is now the size of a TURNIP!

Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs almost 6 ounces now, and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.  This week might also mark the first time you feel baby move inside you, but don't worry if it's another two months before you notice anything. (Or realize that this time, it's actually not gas.)