Missed week 16 due to being at the Toy Fair the day before… took me awhile to get back on my blogging routines! Pregnancy can slow ya down a bit! Here’s how it’s going 17 weeks in!
Symptoms: Only one small headache that was over in a few hours with no need to take anything. Hip pain comes and goes – very annoying because I really am feeling the itch to get out and walk since the weather has been nicer than usual for February. Bouts of nausea are getting shorter and farther between – what a relief!
Weight Gain: I am 131.5 – so only gained a 1/2 pound the past 2 weeks. I’m hoping this is normal – last pregnancy I think I gained a steady pound a week, but this time I seem to be holding steady. Can’t say it’s because I’m not eating, because I pretty much eat everything in sight!
What I like: Honestly, it might be weird, but I LIKE watching my belly grow – it’s kinda fun to have that little soccer ball shape sticking out in front now – makes it feel more “real!” But I am really popping out already – I got pretty big with my first, so I expect I’ll be the same this time! Of course, different outfits give a different profile and that’s not a maternity shirt I’m wearing so maybe it makes me look a bit bigger?
What I don’t like: Sleep is getting less comfortable, as is turning over to switch sides. And I often wake up to find myself on my back, which I know I’m not supposed to do the bigger I get, but my body just LIKES being more flat instead of flopped on my side (I am typically a stomach sleeper, so sleep does not come easily in pregnancy for me!).
Things to Consider: After my last doctor visit, and a few impersonal ones prior, I am seriously considering switching practices. I’d also have to deliver in a different hospital, so that is a concern for me. I’m wondering if any of my readers have switched doctors mid-pregnancy? Also, I’d like to take a Bradley method birthing class – I need to prepare!!
Looking foward to: Finding out the gender (yes, unless we have some last minute reversal, I think we are finding out!). Also, feeling the baby move – I’ve felt a few tiny gurgles that I think *might* be the baby, but not 100% sure! That’s my favorite – all the little kicks and nudges!
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We comfortable with your provider – if you are not happy – switch. Now is the time to be particular.
You look fabulous, by the way.
We comfortable with your provider – if you are not happy – switch. Now is the time to be particular.
You look fabulous, by the way.
Beautiful pic! Beautiful colored shirt! And (random) beautiful wall color! 😉 Glad you’re feeling better.
Beautiful pic! Beautiful colored shirt! And (random) beautiful wall color! 😉 Glad you’re feeling better.
If you are uncomfortable with your OB, I would say switch, but I have no experience switching halfway through.
If you are uncomfortable with your OB, I would say switch, but I have no experience switching halfway through.
I just came across your blog and I just hit 17 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby! We *hopefully* find out on Friday if we’re having a boy or a girl. I switched practices when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my son, because my midwife finally informed me that she was pregnant and would not be delivering and I would need to start seeing the OB (I was so mad I switched because I thought that was really rude!) It was really easy to switch, and I ended up having a really positive experience.
I just came across your blog and I just hit 17 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby! We *hopefully* find out on Friday if we’re having a boy or a girl. I switched practices when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my son, because my midwife finally informed me that she was pregnant and would not be delivering and I would need to start seeing the OB (I was so mad I switched because I thought that was really rude!) It was really easy to switch, and I ended up having a really positive experience.
You look great!!
You look great!!
you look sooooo beautiful! Keep eating but leave some for me! You also forgot the constant organizing too.
you look sooooo beautiful! Keep eating but leave some for me! You also forgot the constant organizing too.
You look great. Won’t be long and you’ll get to find out boy/girl. So exciting!
You look great. Won’t be long and you’ll get to find out boy/girl. So exciting!