Baby is about 5″ long now and the size of a mango! I know it’s still small, but it seems really surreal that there’s something 5″ long hanging out in my uterus.
Now for a somewhat strange question: what do I do with this mango? Do you just cut it open and eat it? I’ve never purchased one before!
I had my first 2nd trimester appointment on the 10th of June. It was pretty uneventful. According to my chart, I lost 3 lbs since my last appointment, but I think I probably had more/heavier clothes on then, so I have no idea how accurate that was. According to my own scale, I’ve regained 2 lbs total (from what I lost early in pregnancy). We listened to the baby’s heartbeat, and it was 156 bpm… healthy baby, the doctor says!
How far along: 17 weeks
Gender: unknown
Weight gain: 2 lbs
Symptoms: Back pain, occasional headaches, but the nausea is decreasing! I’ve been feeling more tightening and firmness in my uterus area. So I did jump the gun a bit with saying I’m feeling all better… I still threw up one night after I went to bed (grr), and I am still struggling to eat in the morning. The morning thing isn’t so much nausea as just a lack of appetite.
Symptoms: Back pain, occasional headaches, but the nausea is decreasing! I’ve been feeling more tightening and firmness in my uterus area. So I did jump the gun a bit with saying I’m feeling all better… I still threw up one night after I went to bed (grr), and I am still struggling to eat in the morning. The morning thing isn’t so much nausea as just a lack of appetite.
Maternity clothes: I’m impressed that I’m still able to button my regular jeans…it’s just uncomfortable to do so! So during the week it’s either regular jeans with the Belly Button band or maternity jeans. Still usually wearing regular tops since they all have some stretch to them.
Stretch marks: No
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: A little less comfortable lately. My hips have been getting sore, so I toss and turn more than usual.
Best moment this week: ANDREW CAME HOME!! The night he came home, I had him listen to the baby’s heartbeat with the Doppler I bought. The look on his face was priceless — he looked so happy & excited to hear our little one. 🙂
Miss anything: Sushi
Movement: On Tuesday, I started feeling something, but it was while I was driving, so I wasn’t giving it my full attention. Then a few hours before Andrew came home on Thursday, I felt some definite movement! Of all the descriptions I’ve read from others, I would say it felt like popcorn popping in my lower abdomen.
Cravings: Cook-out food: hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad… I want it all!
Looking forward to: our next ultrasound
Looking forward to: our next ultrasound
I got bored and did a 17 week white board:
I’m not sure if I’ll start doing weekly updates now… but I’ll for sure do bi-weekly updates. 🙂
On An Even Kiel 
Your looking real good and happy.
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Thanks, Grandma 🙂 Definitely feeling very happy!
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You are just adorable! I’m enjoying your blog…thanks for sharing with us!!
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Thanks, Aunt Chris 🙂 I really enjoy doing the blog, especially with all of our family so far away!
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Love it!! You look fantastic! I too, love the blog posts! I’m so happy that Andrew is back home and able to share it all with you again!!! 🙂 Love you! ❤
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Thanks, Mom! 🙂 I feel SO much better with Andrew home with me. Love you too! ❤
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