17 Weeks

17 Week Pregnancy Survey

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 3-5 lbs so far. Spring break was apparently too good to me, according to my scale I've gained 2 pounds this week. Whoops. I just went grocery shopping and got a bunch of healthy food so I'll get back on the right track.

What I miss: not much

Sleep: I am sleeping pretty well still getting up for the potty 2 times per night.

Symptoms: my belly decided to grow last night, apparently. I've had some back pain this week, as well.

Cravings: Cold drinks!


Movement: I am reading that this is coming soon and I can't wait! They say it is little flutters and possibly could be feeling them already just may not be sure of what I am feeling.

Best Moments this week: Seeing my family in Atlanta! Also, Baby Powell already has two adorable outfits thanks to Stefanie and Tamara!

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling the baby and going yard sale shopping this weekend. Man, I feel so old.