baby ole :: week 17

i'm fairly certain i felt the first kicks/movements this week. i've been a bit gassy so i've tried really hard to be aware of exactly what that feels like and if anything feels different. early this week, i was stretched out watching tv with al when i felt something that was very different; slight and just once. and have felt it a couple of times since.

Football started this week!! go vikes! :)

i also decided, late this week, that i have too much on my plate. with all the drive time, softball, soreness in hips/pubic areas, work, and school with homework, it's all too much. so i dropped one of my classes (the harder one). i have mixed feelings about it because i wanted to be able to do it all. but in the end, on all counts, i think it's the best. it lets me focus on this one class and the actuarial exam that goes with it. i'm ok with my decision as of now; i hope it stays that way.



How far along: 17 weeks

How big is baby: size of an onion

Weight gain/loss: somewhere between 3-5 pounds

Stretch marks: none

 

Sleep: still sleeping pretty well
 

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: i think i'm doing better with food and eating now although i'm still not a big fan of meat.

Movement: felt the first "flutters" this week!

What I'm loving: thursday had gorgeous weather! 70* and breezy = amazing!

 

Symptoms: nothing really, although my allergies are so bad i don't think i'd notice if i did. i miss my nasal spray!! also, my jeans are starting to be uncomfortable in the front and had to loosen the belt another much. :) Been having some muscle aches in my pubic bone area (especially while walking) and sore hips after softball.

 

What I'm looking forward to: consignment sales this weekend, one day co-ed tourney that al's playing in, and midwife appt on tuesday next week.

Best moment of the week: thursday: cooler temps and relief of some stress

How I'm feeling: a little overwhelmed and unsure with everything but that is easing and should get easier once softball is done in october. hoping we can move closer to eau claire sooner rather than later so i can start planning the baby's room (once we find out gender).