“Peanut’s” First Official Post

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: “Peanut” (Jayci’s nickname for the baby) is about the size of a sweet potato

Maternity Clothes: At work I still wear my regular scrubs. However, I did notice this week that they have started to roll under my belly that has mysteriously appeared. Guess I’ll be buying some new scrubs or a bella band soon. (Have you ever used one? Do they work?) My everyday clothes mainly wear maternity just because it’s a little more comfortable, especially for pants.

Gender: Not sure yet. Jay is 100% positive it is a boy. I am completely undecided. Which is weird because I KNEW Jayci was a girl. Jayci has now put her vote in that it is a boy as well. Our big Ultrasound is on the 29th of this month so I guess we shall see then!

Movement: Definitely think I’ve felt some but not 100% sure. I can usually tell when I wake up where he or she is because I can just feel a tight spot in one place.

Sleep: Well since it is 5am and I’ve been up since 3 I’m going to say not so good. Part of it has to do with my work schedule but the other part is just because I wake up to pee and can’t go back to sleep. Quite Frustrating if you ask me!

What I miss: This week I really wanted some sushi so I am missing that. And of course sleep, but really I’m not that great of a sleeper when I’m not pregnant either.

Cravings: Mexican (Mainly just salsa and cheese dip), Oranges (I love the little Clementine's right now!)

Symptoms: Tired, Pretty much feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat, probably because I’m tired but I haven’t really lost it yet. I was way more emotional with Jayci.

Best Moment this week: My doctors appointment last Monday. Heard a heart beat of 140-150’s. I just love hearing that little sound.

~Kristen