I can't believe I'm aleady firmly entrenched in my second trimester. I have one of those BabyCenter pregnancy tickers, and today it told me I only have 162 days to go (although, since I delivered 2 days late with G, I'm already planning on going past my due date this time too... so maybe it's more like 164 days to go!). In addition to today's (one-day-shy-of) 17 week appointment, you get a special treat too-- a belly picture! (Unfortunately, I'm still in the "I look chubby, not pregnant" phase.)
Gestation: 17 weeks 6 days
Weight: 152 lbs (+12 from conception, +5 since 12-week appointment)
Fetal Heartbeat: I am a bad mother, because I totally forgot to ask! The baby was wiggling around when the nurse practioner was using the doppler, so I was concentrating on those wonderful little movements!
Health Concerns: Headaches and morning dizziness (my OB thinks the headaches may be due to dehydration; the dizziness is probably due to low blood sugar); seasonal congestion (here's an FYI for my fellow preggos out there: Claritin D--or a generic--is ok for pregnant women in their first or second trimesters... problem solved!)
Other Concerns: Transitioning G to a big girl bed over the coming weeks. My parents bought her one for Christmas, and we can't really start to decorate the baby's room until G is ready to give up the crib. I'm dragging my feet on the whole change, but it's inevitable!
Next Appointment: December 10th-- the "big" ultrasound! But not so fast... we don't plan on finding out the gender at that time. We'll be asking the ultrasound tech to write it down in a card, which we'll be opening on Christmas morning. It's going to be the best Christmas present ever!
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You look great Elizabeth! I love the card on Christmas morning idea. That's going to be an amazing moment...get it on camera!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
P.S. Love your blogs new look.
Obviously I don't know anything about pregnancy or having kids, but I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Melody: I, the oldest, was 2 days late, while my sister was 2 weeks early. Just as an FYI ;-)
Also, I LOVE the idea for having it written down as a Christmas present!
What a great idea...that will be a GREAT Christmas gift!!
Oh, love the Christmas morning idea of finding out!
you look great!!!!!! Excited to watch your belly grow, how exciting!!
the big bed transition...that caused me stress too but I'm betting it will all work out just fine!
oh I love the idea of having it be a surprise Christmas morning! ;)
You look fantastic!!
I love finding out on Christmas! That will be a great present!
I LOVE the idea of finding out on Christmas! What a great gift to yourselves from God (if that wording makes any sense!)
That is so sweet! I LOVE the Christmas card idea! It will be the best present I'm sure!
First off, you look beautiful, mama! Not chubby, either :)
Second, what a fantastic idea and Christmas present! I can't wait to hear!!!
You're much more disciplined than I am...no way could I hold out and not look!
Awesome...
J loves his big boy bed. We haven't had to many issues. The biggest advice I can offer - set the ground rules for her staying in bed immediately.
With my working, I took the easy route of laying with him. Now, a year later, it is routine. And I'm not sure how that would work with a new baby. So I wouldn't suggest it...
My coworker is doing the same thing with her ultrasound on 12/14. They're wrapping it up in a box to open. You look great at 17 weeks too! I definitely looked preggo by then.
And the best thing about the big girl bed? You can get in and cuddle with G. :-)
PS...I'm in my 3rd and had a cold/congestion I couldn't shake. My OB actually said by that point Tylenol Cold/Sinus is okay for a few days in order to get some relief. She also said Benadryl is okay if I needed to take one at night to get some sleep.
Such a cool idea about waiting till Christmas! Love it!
you look great! love the new blog look. and i hope you're enjoying the new mom thing at home!!!!
happy thanksgiving friend!!!!!! :)
Love your new blog layout and you look so great!
you are looking good.. with your post I describe you have very healthy pregnancy.. take care..
17 weeks pregnant