17 weeks

I'm 17 weeks today! Still haven't felt baby kick yet...at least I don't think I have. I'm kind of disappointed about that. Hopefully soon! I've been trying not to think about baby names too much until we know the gender. I do kind of like the name Lucas for a boy, though.. and Isabella for a girl. I loved the name Isabella even before the Twilight series came out! Less than 2 weeks until we find out the gender! The appointment is on May 1st. I can't wait. :)


According to BabyCenter.com:
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.
Starting to feel a bit off balance? As your belly grows, your center of gravity changes, so you may begin to occasionally feel a little unsteady on your feet. Try to avoid situations with a high risk of falling. Wear low-heeled shoes to reduce your risk of taking a tumble; trauma to your abdomen could be dangerous for you and your baby. You'll also want to be sure to buckle up when you're in a car — keep the lap portion of the seat belt under your belly, drawn snugly across your hips, and also use the shoulder harness, which should fit snugly between your breasts.
You may also notice your eyes becoming drier. Using over-the-counter lubricating drops may help. If your contact lenses become uncomfortable, try wearing them for shorter stretches of time. If you still have discomfort, switch to glasses until after you give birth.

Baby is the size of an onion:

How far along?     17 weeks
Total weight gain:   around 7.6 lbs
Maternity clothes?   yes, most days. I have to use my belly-band, otherwise.
Sleep:     still waking up at least once per night.
Miss Anything?      coffee & wine
Movement:     I don't think so. Is it baby or is it gas??
Food cravings:  just junk food... my weakness is homemade chocolate chip cookies
Anything making you queasy or sick:  no
Gender prediction:   not sure, but I'm still leaning towards girl
Labor Signs:   no
Symptoms:    round ligament pain (OW!), increased hunger, sleepy
Belly Button in or out?   in
Wedding rings on or off?   on
Happy or Moody most of the time:    happy
Looking forward to:     same as usual - finding out the gender, feeling the baby kick, and finally getting my baby-bump :)