We haven't done a full-fledged baby belly update since for the last SIX weeks, oops! So, here are a few little fun facts on my growing belly and growing baby.
How far along: 17 Weeks
Size of the Baby: Turnip (About 5 ounces and 5 inches from Crown-to-Rump)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +5
Maternity Clothes: None, although NONE of my jeans fit comfortably around my expanding waist line. I'm glad for summertime so I don't have to worry too much about it right now. I'm perfectly content in my shorts, summer dresses, and comfy pants!
Gender: BOY! Cale Michael Hancock :)
Movement: None yet. I'm anxiously awaiting the day! It's been obvious on every ultrasound that he is one active little guy. We just need him to get a bit bigger before we feel those tiny little movements. Only a few more weeks, I'd imagine.
Sleep: (knock on wood) My sleep has been fantastic! Mom got me a Boppy Maternity Pillow--not that I'm big enough in the belly to make it a necessity yet, but it's been a wonderful cuddle buddy during the nights. I sleep very solid and have very vivid (sometimes weird) dreams.
What I Miss: Nothing compared to being pregnant!
Cravings: I haven't been having any life-or-death cravings recently. I'll eat just about anything. Except MEAT-gag! I hope that passes once Cale arrives. It's hard to find a main dish without some sort of meat, but everything about it makes me gag right now.
Symptoms: None right now with the exception of a growing belly! :) In the evenings my belly feels tight and exhausted. Even though I don't feel him moving around yet, I think he's doing his growing at those times. I'm still getting pretty tired quickly (but I'm attributing that to our 105-degree weather). So, I haven't reached that wonderful second trimester energy spurt that everyone talks about.
Best Moment this Week: Finding out that our sweet little bundle of joy is a BOY! It was obvious during the ultrasound that he is **VERY** proud of that. Ha! I'm adjusting wonderfully to the thought of being the mom to another little (less furry) boy! I think I'm going to like my house full of stinky, rotten boys :) God gave them all very tender hearts, and I know I will always be a very loved and well-taken-care-of girl!
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6 comments:
AHHHHH how cute are you?!?!?! Glad everything is going so well, you're going to be a great momma!!!
Congrats on the boy!! How fun!!! Love the belly picture, so cute!!
Dear Lindsi,
Just beautiful!
If you haven't already done so, it's time to set up your Shutterfly account to save these treasures.
I did a guest post in June on Baby Shopaholic if you want to check out what IHeart.
Best,
Coastal Blue Ocean
The only thing I couldn't eat while pregnant was yogurt! I gagged after a couple bites. After Ryker was born it was fine. I wouldn't call it a "craving", but fruit ALWAYS sounded good too. I love fruit normally, but I could have eaten a whole produce section! So excited for you guys! You look wonderful!
Mandi
Oh my word! You are the CUTEST pregnant lady! I adore his name. He is going to be just the sweetest little boy!
Lindsi, you are glowing like crazy! So beautiful. Love the color of your hair also.
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