17 Weeks

I'm 17.5 weeks pregnant. Only 2.5 weeks and I'll be half way to the finish line. Wahoo! I'm finally feeling better and having a better outlook on this pregnancy again. People who've never experienced  severe morning sickness like I did will never understand the trial it takes on you both mentally and physically. I was sick everyday from week 6 to week 16 with this pregnancy. It was really tough, but I've made it through. I couldn't have done it without the help of my wonderful husband and my mom who helped me out so much with Hannah when I couldn't.

Here’s what’s happening in Week 17: 

Weight Loss/Gain? I went to the doc last week and I've gained 5lbs total so far. Too much yummy 4th of July food.

Cravings: Salads, fruit, cheese, peppers, pickles, and chips and salsa. I'm really working hard to stay away from sweets. I'm hoping to not gain as much weight this pregnancy and sweets just stick to me. Ha!

Aversions: I really don't have to many except I can't stand the smell of bar-b-q or strong spicy stuff. I'm also still hating the smell of air fresheners and our dish soap.

Miss Anything? Maybe drinking wine. Other than that not really.

Gender: We find out Aug 5th!!! I still don't really have a clue what we are having. I can picture my life with another girl, but having a boy would be a new and exciting adventure. I really just want a healthy baby. We have chosen a girl name and a boy name so whenever we do find out I'll announce the name :)

Favorite Moment this Week: Having some energy again and Brandon hearing the baby's heartbeat for the first time. It was a strong 142bpm.

Sleeping: I'm back sleeping in our room. We got new sheets and I'm sleeping like a baby.

Stretch Marks? Not yet. I hope I don't get any. I only got a few with Hannah at the very end of pregnancy.

Workout: I've started walking every night around 6pm for about 30 minutes. It's been very therapeutic and has really helped with the aches and pains I'm getting now that I've hit my second trimester. I hope this will pay off for me in the third trimester when I'm really feeling stretched out. 

Clothes: Most all my regular clothes still fit, but they're getting tighter by the day. I feel most comfortable in loose dresses and leggings.

Most looking forward to: Brandon's family reunion this weekend in Ruidoso and feeling the baby kick soon.