17 Weeks

How far along?  17 Weeks, 2 days
How big is the peanut? 5 Inches!
Total weight gain/loss? I gained some weight (about 4 lbs) but I've lost just about all of it again...even though my belly is getting bigger and I eat A LOT of good healthy salads.
Maternity clothes? I did buy a pair of maternity pants that I wear often...pressure on my belly is a no go. So lot's of leggings and maxi skirts still.  I still kinda fit into my other jeans but the elastic around the button helps ;)
Sleep? Not too bad. I have to tuck a pillow under me, but usually only wake up once or twice through the night. My next purchase is def going to be a body pillow.
Best moment this week? Christmas! We got some fun gifts for the little "it" which I love!! Our stash is growing. And I got to Skype my brothers :) Too bad my belly wasn't all that exciting yet.
Symptoms? I've only thrown up once in the past couple of weeks, so I'm thinking that's pretty much done, thank goodness. Usually thirsty, but water sounds awful. Other than that we're doing pretty good!
Food cravings? Not really any. But I am loving salads and all things ranch. I really put ranch on just about everything...
Food aversions? Mostly going away! YAYYY! The thought of lemons still makes me ill, I don't even like writing about it...
Gender? I have no clue. And we'll be super happy with either. Every hour I switch between leaning towards one gender or another.
Belly button in or out? Still in
What I miss? Being able to drink lots of water without feeling sick.
What I'm looking forward to? Feeling the baby kick! Come on baby, move a little for mommy. AND finding out the gender on the 21st.
Milestones? It's officially looking more human!

Black Friday

I wasn't going to go black Friday shopping this year because of it being so early on Thanksgiving Day (6 o'clock...really??) And I also wasn't going with Dawna or Lacie, but when an ad popped up saying that I could get a Graco Snugride Travel System for 99....I let the worldliness in me take over. Thankfully it was on the 1 hr guarantee so we got there at 6: 45 and got the voucher. And guess what, it arrived today! I was so excited I went to pick it up by myself. BAD idea!! My car was much too small for the box. So after calling Ty and him almost leaving work to switch me for the truck, I realized it was for me so I could just open it up. So I sat in the Wal Mart parking lot unloading a very stuffed box on slushy ground, I'm sure in all my pregnancy I looked fantastic. Nonetheless I got it home and Tyler set it up right away. ( I think he was more excited than I was!!)

 

On the actual morning of black Friday, Tyler snuck out of bed and bought me the recliner that I wanted for the nursery. I've received a lot of flack for buying/wanting the chair that I bought. But I've held and rocked a lot of babies in my day and I've sat in plenty of the classic glider/recliners and I'm just not a fan. I wanted one that I could snuggle down in for the night. I fully intend to exclusively breast feed and rock my baby to sleep every night so I want to be super comfortable. Of course being a first time mom I may regret my decision 1 yr from now...but I find that highly unlikely.

 

Anyways so our list of baby items is growing. I know by carseat and stroller. I have my rocker for the nursery. A carseat canopy and THE CUTEST diaper bag you've ever seen. Seriously...I LOVE it. And then I also have my baby quilt. Not a lot, but it's definitely a start! Next on the list...buying a crib and making the bedding for it. Wish me luck! haha