17 weeks

June 26, 2012

how far along: 17 weeks

Madelyn’s size: Around 5.1 inches, 5.9 ounces, about the size of an onion         

weight gain: 0 pounds for the second week in a row, 8 pounds total 

maternity clothes: Do I have to answer this question?...Still no *hangs head in shame*

stretch marks: Not yet

sleep: Sleeping well, although it's getting harder to get comfortable.  I find myself adjusting my position much more often throughout the night

best moment this week: Most of the nursery stuff has come in, so seeing everything come together has been really exciting!  Also, a few nights ago, I thought I might, possibly be feeling some movement.  When I told David, he came over and talked and sang to Madelyn to try to get her to move more.  It was terribly sweet!

food cravings: Nothing in particular, just more sweets than usual

symptoms: feeling fairly asymptomatic at the moment.  I've had relatively more energy than normal, but I still feel much more exhausted at he end of the day

gender: Girl!

belly button in or out: In

movement: As I mentioned above, I've thought that I might be feeling something, off-and-on (when I'm lying really still), but it's so faint, I just haven't been sure.  I'm hoping that it's the real thing, and soon it will be strong enough for me to know for sure!

*A friend of mine, who is exactly one week ahead of me, said that she has been feeling some sensations for about a week now, and felt her first, full-fledged "somersault" last night...I'm hoping I fall close behind!

what I miss:  Nothing at the moment

what I'm looking forward to: Feeling Miss Madelyn move for certain, and continuing to decorate her room!