Thursday, July 16, 2009

17 weeks

17 week survey

*How far along?: 17 weeks
*How big is baby?: 5.5 inches, 5 ounces
*Maternity clothes?: No new ones - just definitely needing the pants
*Sleep?: Can't sleep past 7 am
*Best moment this week?: Hearing your heartbeat again at the dr's office. You heartbeat and Aunt Katie's babies heartbeat were exactly the same.
*Movement?: Nope. Please come soon.
*Food cravings?: Nothing special. Hunger is dying down, thank goodness.
*Labor signs?: Nope
*Belly button in or out?: Still very much in
*What I miss: Not a thing.
*What I'm looking forward to: Gender ultrasound (ok I already know what you are but I'm pretending that this was written July 10th like it should have been).
*Milestone: Baby is getting fat now =)

How Big Is Baby This Week?

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.

How Big Am I This Week?


1 comment:

Ralph Johnson Jr. said...

You're halfway through this thing already aren't you? Thats amazing.