Week 17

WOW, almost half way there! I really can't believe that we are only about 5 more months away from meeting this little baby that I have only been thinking about since I was old enough to want to become a mommy!

I had my 17 week appointment this past Tuesday morning. Mike had to work so I went by myself since it wasn't anything important. This time they asked me if I wanted the genetic testing done, since it's usually at this point in the pregnancy that happens. After speaking with alot of people about it, some wanting to know if their babies were going to have any problems and some that just didn't want to know altogether because either way it wasn't going to matter, I declined the test.

Mike and I don't believe in abortion. If this baby ends up having special needs or is perfectly normal, either way, it's going to be loved more than anything else that we have ever done in our entire lives. No matter how much you prepare, i don't think that any book or article or research one can do can fully prepare you for your children. They are who they are and will be who they will be! Nothing can make me change my mind about that!

I got to hear the baby's heart beat again :) It was strong at 140, 20 beats less per minute this time around. Everything was as it should be! This midwife said that the baby is hidden somewhat in there because I have such a long torso, so I won't look as big so soon? Hmmm, maybe that's why I am not really showing at all yet? Oh by the way, she thinks that it might be a boy :) Mike was SO EXCITED when I told him that! But he will be happy with whatever God blesses us with of course!

I made the gender ultrasound appointment for November 17th at 9:15am... Mike will be there for this one! We can't wait to find out whether the baby is a boy or girl! They are already named, it will just be nice to attach it to them :) and then comes the fun BBQ with our families that saturday after to announce what we are having! That's going to be the best week ever! Thanksgiving will only be 5 DAYS after that! Ugh, best timing and best time of the year in my opinion. Then I can really plan everything!! YAY! Ok, pregnancy update time:

How far along: 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far.
Maternity clothes: Finally got some jeans, khaki's and a really cute sweater for fall!! Sadly I am not able to fit the jeans very well. they are falling off of me.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright.

Best moment this week: feeling better each day. Making the gender appt.
Missing Anything: Being able to eat turkey sandwiches whenever I want.
Movement: Feeling the baby move! Can't wait until Mike can feel it too!
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: I'm done guessing. only 3 short weeks away!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby more.
Baby's Size: A Turnip, 5" long.
Development: Baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and sweat glands are developing.