17 Week Update

I can not believe I am at 17 weeks!! It seems like I just found out I was pregnant. I am really starting to love being pregnant and embrace it; the beginning was rough! I could have killed everyone that told me what a miracle it was...Although I knew they were right, I was not feelin' it at all!! 

One of the things I love doing the most is taking Charles for walks. We live right near a walking trail that has turned into a wet land of some sort. I wasn't able to take him the past couple of weeks due to lack of energy and the fact I was never sure if I was going to lose breakfast! He and I are both happy to get back to our morning routine! It gives him a chance to play in the water, and me the chance to take everything in and have a peaceful moment to start the day. 

We also take a few selfies along the way... 

17 Week Update

how far along: 17 weeks 

total weight gain: 1 lb!!! That was the number from my last appt about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I know for a FACT that number has grown since then!
what i’m wearing: still all my own stuff; however, more leggings these days then jeans ;)
stretch marks: None! Praise the good Lord!!
sleep: Sleep is here and there. Some nights I have the best sleep of life and then other nights I just lay wide eyed and watch Nic sleep which frustrates me like crazy!! I end up moving to the couch and watching Friends re-runs.
highlights: BABY MOVING!! I finally felt it!!! I can not get over what an amazing feeling that is!!! I never really felt any "flutters" this was just full blown punches (subtle ones) but totally noticeable!! I can lay there for hours feeling little baby A move.
things i miss: I am not really missing much this week; except for the occasional beer (that's right, I said it!)
baby movement: Like CRAZY!!! Makes this pregnancy so much more real!! 
food cravings: Still fruit and all things cold!! Also, the spicier the better; which if you know me, that is so ODD!! Give me all the hot sauce and red pepper flakes you can!!
anything making you queasy or sick: Smells are still on the list. However, the queasy-ness has pretty much subsided. I notice if I don't eat regularly it comes back with a vengeance!
have you started to show yet: YES! In my eyes I totally have!! I asked a new nurse at work if she had any Tylenol and she said "oh no, cramps?! must be that time of the month" SO... I guess not everyone can tell ;) But trust me, it's there!!
gender: We find out on the 9th!!! Longest waiting game of my entire life!!!
labor signs: No!
overall mood: Feeling good!!! Still super tired but finding my energy more and more everyday! I am starting to like this whole pregnancy thing!!
looking forward to: Finding out what baby A is and going shopping ;)