17 weeks...wait what happened to 16?

17 Weeks

If you follow my weekly updates, you're probably wondering what happened to week 16...

I went to the doctor Friday (3/23)

Baby's heart rate was 141, the nurse predicted that Baby is a boy!

We'll find out, if Baby wants to show the goods, April 16!

We're considering a fun gender reveal party for family.

This angle makes me look bigger!  LOL

How far along are you? 

17 weeks

Total weight gain: 

ugh, apparently more than the doctor wanted me to gain!  I think I've gained 12 pounds total.  He said it usually evens out.  He wasn't going to say anything about it, so I guess that's good, but I asked.  So, I guess I need to start watching that!

How big is baby?:

What to Expect says

Baby is as big as a sweet potato

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Maternity clothes: 

Oh yeah...I need more pants and shirts, but I'm cheap and will only buy one thing a week or so

Stretch marks?:  

None, yet.  

Still applying Palmers religiously

Sleep?: 

Still flipping and flopping in bed, when I finally fall asleep I will sleep for about 3 hours.  Then, I'll flip and flop for a while again....sleep for a few hours.  Lather, rinse, repeat...

Best moment this week?:

J's excitement.  He's been excited the whole time, but the more I start to show, the more time progresses, the more excited he gets.

Movement?: 

YES!
We were eating lunch and I felt what felt like a really deep, very light muscle spasm that lasted about 30 seconds or so.
The next night I felt a thump thump thump
it was cute

Food cravings?:

Popcicles!  At least I'm eating sugar free lol

Food aversions?:

Not too bad, kind of depends on the day

Labor signs?: 

NO!  Stay put Baby!

Belly button in or out?: 

In...not sure if I think it will or won't pop

What I miss: 

Sleeping comfortably...starting to get uncomfortable.  Pre-pregnancy I was a big tummy sleeper...that's dwindling 

What I'm looking forward to: 

APRIL 16!!

We will find out Baby's gender!  HURRY UP APRIL!

What I'm not looking forward to: 

Even less sleep...I've become an insomniac it seems.  

Pre-pregnancy, I could sleep so well. Just get still and I'd be SOUND asleep...noise level didn't really matter, light didn't matter...not so much any more

Milestone: 

Feeling Baby move!!