17 Weeks!

How far along? 17 weeks!

How big is baby?  An onion!   Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints. 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.

Maternity clothes?  I think I am finally set on maternity clothes!  I have a black dress for formal occassions, three pairs of shorts for the hot summer, and lots of cute tops!  All of my normal clothes just look weird, and my rain jacket doesn't zip.  Thank goodness I live in the desert.

Sleep?  Doing pretty good these days,  but still having issues getting comfy!

Best moment this week?  Visiting my parents and going crib shopping.

Food cravings:   Nothing in particular this week...

Sex of the Baby:  We'll find out between March 9 and 15

Belly button in or out? In

Movement:  Can't wait! 

What I miss?   Lots of Caffeine.  I've been so tired lately!

What I'm looking forward to:   Baby Movement!

Presents for Ameliott from Target:  Green and adorable!! "Hear me Roar!"

Something I want to buy!:   From Target to honor the fact that Ameliott's dad is a big science geek!  Daddy, PhD!