17 Week Preggie Update

Nothing really new this week.  I didn't think I looked too much different until I compared my bump update for this week to last week's.  I'm still bloated (I think), but I'm noticing that my belly is starting to round out more and I'm starting to look more pregnant, than just looking like a have a pudge!  Yippee!!  I'm so excited that I'm actually starting to show...and not just from the side as you can see.  But I also have in the back of my mind "Am I supposed to look this big?"  
According to "What to Expect", the baby is about the size of the palm of my hand, so about 5 inches long and about 5 ounces.  Baby B's heart is now being regulated by it's brain so it's more regular, beating about 140-150 beats per minute (Baby B's is like 148).  His/Her skeleton is also forming into bone.  
I know to everyone else, I'm still very small. Looking at myself grow everyday is very eye opening as I'm so petite, so my bump feels huge...but I'm embracing it!   Next week, I may change to a more fitted tank so that you can see more detail.

Here is my survey for the week:

What Fruit are you?   Turnip

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  17 weeks 

Next appointment:  May 27 with my OB

Gender:  Still #teamgreen

Total weight gain/loss:  I'm holding steady at 6 pounds, still 115 pounds. 

Exercise: Continuing with walking the dog

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: Nope

Maternity clothes:   Just my belly band

Belly button:   Innie

Sleep: I've pretty much been sleeping though the night with the exception of waking up around 2AM to let the dog out.  That was pre-pregnancy routine anyway!

Food cravings:  caffeine!!!!!!

Symptoms:  Still tired...when does that burst of energy come??  I'm also starting to feel some stretching pains (round ligament paint) in my groin and uterus...ugh

Movement:  None yet :(

Labor signs:  None

What I miss:  Morning caffeine, however, I've put a little more in my diet the past 2 weeks....don't judge me. Still waaaaay under 200mg and not daily...about twice a week

Food/Smell Aversions: Still not missing any meals!!

What I'm loving:   My little bump :)

What I'm looking forward to:  Designing the nursery

Best moment this week: I actually made my first baby purchase!  I was on Zulily and saw these Halo swaddle sleep sacks.  I jumped on those.  

     
News: Milestones:  None

Words of wisdom:  Just let nature take its course...