17 Weeks

17 Weeks!

Week: 17
Baby: Baby Pease is the size of an onion.  He/She has a unique set of fingerprints and is starting to yawn! Also, the skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone. 
Stretch Marks: None! Using Bio-Oil and lots of lotion to try and avoid them.
Maternity Clothes: Becoming more necessary...
Sleep: I have been sleeping a little better as I have adjusted to sleeping on my side. I wake up to my hips really hurting and have to switch sides. I hear a pillow between your knees helps (thanks, Candice) so I am going to try that. 
Movement: Not yet- hopefully this week!
Yummy: Strawberries and Cereal 
Eww!: Still not fond of meat on its own- but I can handle it mixed in with things- such as spaghetti sauce, tacos, omelets, salads, etc. 
Symptoms: Thankful to still be feeling great! Getting a little itchy- but Justin would say I was like that before pregnancy. I hear it gets even worse- oh, well! 
Mood: Excited :)
High of the week: Seeing some friends for the first time and getting to share all of the pregnancy news and stories again. It doesn't get old sharing stories of how we found out, telling our parents, etc. We feel so blessed to have friends and family who are so excited for us and excited to meet Baby Pease! 
Low of the week: Had my first pregnancy meltdown! We were sitting on the couch Friday night and I was reading about this upcoming week in our pregnancy books. I came to the section of diet and how many calories I should be consuming each day- 2200-2700 a day! I knew that I wasn't eating that much and instantly starting crying. I was so worried that I was not giving the baby enough nutrients. Justin helped me calm down, I ate cereal and a banana, and went to bed! Woke up realizing that I am eating enough for me and growing just fine and sometimes you just have to listen to your body and not everything you read! WOW- glad Justin can handle these crazy moments and bring me back down to reality! Love you! 
Most looking forward to: Feeling the baby move- hurry up :)