DIY Maternity Shirts

Has anyone else noticed how expensive maternity t-shirts are? It is crazy, $15.99 to 24.99 for a t-shirt. 

While browsing Pinterest I found a tutorial (www.sewlikemom.com/diy-maternity-clothes) and I thought hey that looks pretty easy. I thought about doing it but didn't ever make the plunge. I read somewhere about Target having coupons for Mossimo t-shirts, making them anywhere from $3-$5 each. 

When my mom asked if I would like to head to Joplin to do a little shopping it was the perfect excuse to load up on supplies and try it out. I got 3 shirts and some elastic. Let me just say it was a little difficult at first. The sewing machine and me had some words and the next couple shirts went by much easier. 

I have to say they turned out pretty darn good and for about $4 per shirt it was worth it. I like them so much I got more (I'm a t-shirt girl). My hubby is pretty excited that I was going all domestic and saving us a little money!! 

17 Weeks

Her rubbery cartlidge is now turning into bone.

And she is growing some meat on those bones -- putting on some fat.

She's growing a stronger, thicker umbilical cord, too.

• How far along?  17 weeks

• Total weight gain:  7 lb.

• Maternity clothes?  I just got the maternity clothes back from my best friend and I have been wearing them occasionally but it is too hot to wear jeans right now. The rubber band trick is working for now though on my shorts and capris.

• Stretch marks?  No new ones.

• Sleep:  I have good nights and bad nights. Getting harder to sleep on my stomach but a body pillow is helping with that some.

• Best moment this week:  Feeling little one move around.

• Miss Anything?  Redbull, need one on the bad nights of sleep.

• Movement: S/he is moving around in there. It is getting more consistent and stronger.

• Food cravings: Chinese all the time!!

• Gender:  Unknown, but I am feeling girl.

• Labor Signs: None yet.

• Symptoms:  Constant peeing

• Belly Button in or out? In.

• Wedding rings on or off? On.

• Looking forward to:  Our appointment on the 1st. My best friend, Megan, is getting to tag along since she is in town. She didn't get to experience me being pregnant with B so it is really special that she will get to be a little more involved in this pregnancy.

Here are my 13w - 17w pictures.