17 Weeks

I am just trucking right along with this pregnancy. It literally is flying by but that is because I do not have the time to focus on my growing belly. The second kid really does get kind of robbed, I am enjoying it more this time around knowing it is my last so the change in my mindset is allowing me to take each day as it comes. Which with my current living situation and everything else it is probably best that I keep it this way for my sanity. I had my 17-week checkup yesterday and I have to say that I love my midwife and I am so thankful I ditched Dr. downer from my first appointment. I went in yesterday stressed out because let’s face it, everything around me is a crazy mess. I have been working what feels like a lot more and I have found myself way more stressed out at work this time around. The work is more demanding and we’re busier so I do not have the down time like I did at my previous employer. My midwife, Robin, placed me on a modified work schedule which has me on a strict eight hour max work day and at least a twelve hour difference between shifts. It sounded pretty sweet at the time because I am worn out, but now I just wish I would have just opted to go straight on disability. She will reevaluate my progress on July 5th at my 22-week appointment. She has also placed me on Zoloft since I had to stop taking my meds, she is allowing me to take this approved antidepressant to help aid me during this super stressful time. I know you might think I am whining about my life, but living in a hotel or really without any of your “stuff” is crazy stressful, add in a seventeen-month-old and a fifty+ work week and life gets a little more difficult. There will be a light at the end of the tunnel. 🙂

More about this little guy in my tummy.

• How many Weeks: 17 weeks 4 days
• Weight Gain: 5 pounds
• How big is baby?: the size of an onion, 5 oz or so. 
• Maternity clothes?: Just pants. 
• Stretch marks?: nope. 
• Sleep?: is wonderful. 
• Movement?: Felt my little guy really kick the other day! Best feeling in the world. 
• Food cravings?: not really. I just eat what I want. Little man doesn’t like spicy foods which is killing me because I love ’em. 
• Labor signs?: I did have some braxton hicks while at work a few weeks ago, hence, why the doctor did what she did. 
• Belly button in or out?: it’s a crater. 
• What I miss: Nothing. 
• What I’m looking forward to: moving into our house to start the nursery. 
• Milestone: second trimester and feeling first movements. 
• Big Sister: If we ask Payton where the baby is she pulls up my shirt and pokes at my belly button. She will get it sooner or later.