seventeen weeks

how far along? 17 weeks, I can hardly believe it!

weight gain? I think about 8lbs. I don't have a scale, so this is a guess based on weighing myself at the gym.

maternity clothes? surprisingly, not yet. I thought for sure I would be wearing maternity clothes in my first trimester with the third baby! it's nice to still wear my regular jeans and shirts for a while!

stretch marks? nope. praise the Lord for good genes.

sleep? still ok. I am enjoying every bit of sleeping on my back and front, because 20 weeks is a long time not to!

best moment this week? hearing ethan pray for "the baby in mommy's bewwy"

movement? small flutters occasionally.

cravings? not particularly, although I definitely have the "that sounds SO good" moments! right now, it's an oriental chicken wrap from applebees. with French fries. and a fountain diet coke. (while we're craving...)

gender? don't know yet....we may see something march 15th!

labor signs? goodness, no.

belly button in or out? in, but spreading.

what i miss? hmm...not a lot. now that I don't feel yuck and my energy is picking up a bit, I feel pretty normal. well, most of the time.

what i'm looking forward to? feeling those sweet baby movements more regularly.

this has been a good pregnancy so far. it is definitely different having two little ones to take care of (and only one who even remotely understands the concept of mommy being pregnant). I am learning to go to sleep as soon as I can after they do at night and a nap during the day is definitely bonus! I am thankful for the ability and means to exercise, especially in our new location where it's not as simple to take the kids out for a run everyday like it was back on the east coast. it helps immensely with mood and energy. I am excited about the growth of this little one and learning more about him/her soon when we get to have our next ultrasound! 

17 weeks

front shot. about to go work out!