17 weeks

Baby girl has grown so much the last few weeks. She is about 7 inches long and 6 ounces. Her heart is now regulated by her brain (no more random beats) and is about 140-150 bpm. She is starting to roll around and kick and the big news this week is I can feel her moving!! It is the coolest feeling ever and I forgot how much I love feeling my babies moving around. I can't wait until Nick and Carli can feel her kick from the outside.


I am visibly pregnant. I feel like my belly popped out almost overnight and a little earlier this time around. Pretty normal according to all the second time mama's I speak to.
My hands/arms are falling asleep at night and I wake up with the pins and needles feeling at least once. Something that is a little different this time is my right leg is falling asleep when I stand in one place for an extended amount of time. I did a little self diagnoses and all signs point to the extra pressure on my sciatic nerve. Apparently this is totally normal but it does make me a little nervous as to how it may feel in another 20-25lbs. I will definitely be running it by my doctor at my next appointment.

Carli loving on her baby sister during our evening cuddle session.

How far along?  17 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 5lbs pounds

Maternity Clothes? living in maxi dresses

Stretch Marks? no

Sleep: pretty good

Best moment this week: feeling her moving!

Miss anything?  maybe a glass of vino

Movement: Yes!!

Food Cravings? jello, fruit, chocolate milkshakes

Anything make you sick or queasy? empty stomach and bending over for too long

Gender: GIRL:)

Labor signs: no

Symptoms: baby bump

Belly button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: a low key weekend at home and Mother's Day!