How Far Along: 17(1/2) weeks
Size of Baby: He/She is the size of an onion (About 5 inches from head to bottom, not including legs!)
Picture of Baby: I promise to upload one soon!
17 Weeks: Baby Wolfe's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord - his/her lifeline to the placenta- is growing stronger and thicker. He/She can move his/her joints, and his/her sweat glands are starting to develop. Baby Wolfe has mastered some simple reflexes such as swallowing, sucking and blinking. He/She may also be getting hiccups!
Maternity Clothes: Wearing some! My pre-pregnancy pants don't fit anymore. Went maternity shopping with my Mom yesterday at my new favorite maternity store 'A Pea in the Pod'. Got some super cute jeans and white pants/capris. Still wearing all pre-pregnancy shirts/tops.
Belly Picture: Need to take one. Took one at 12 weeks, but not since then because of the scare we had.
Best Moment of the Week: Shopping with Mom for Maternity clothes. Maybe, just maybe I can start to get excited about this pregnancy!
Symptoms: I feel pretty good! However, I do get bad headaches about mid afternoon, but usually resolve with Tylenol. I have also been having horrible vivid dreams about losing the baby. Those can stop anytime now please!
Food Cravings: I LOVE Ice Cream!!
Gender: Still really thinking its a Boy...we should have our ultrasound in about 2 1/2 weeks. Can't wait to find out for sure!!
What I Miss: Still miss riding the Harley. Eli went on a trip to South Dakota this weekend on the bike and it has been hard to be at home. Really missing riding A LOT. However, I know this baby is SO worth it!
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender!
Weekly Wisdom: I can cry at the drop of a hat! Remember how sensitive pregnancy can make you!
Milestones: Making it to 17 weeks and having no signs of a returning hemorrhage!
I have an appointment Monday. Hopefully, I will be able to schedule my 20 week ultrasound then. Please keep praying for us. Things are looking good!
Love, Kristen
