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.