17 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 17 Weeks

Size of Baby: 5 inches long (head to rump) and weighs about 5 ounces. About the size of an turnip.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained around 6 lbs total so far.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity pants and some maternity shirts.

Gender: 1 more week and we'll be able to find out. We have our ultrasound scheduled for May 18th, at 3:30!! I can't wait!!

Movement: I think I've felt a few little flutters here and there.

Food Cravings: No real cravings yet.

What I miss: Being able to sleep through the night.

Sleep: Having to get up a couple times a night to use the restroom, otherwise sleeping fine.

Symptoms: Having to use the restroom often. Other than that, no real symptoms.

Best Moment this week: Lightly feeling the baby move.

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender on May 18th, and feeling him/her move.