Pregnancy - 17 week update

How far along?  17 weeks

How big is baby?  The size of a turnip according to my apps this week, around 13 cm and 140 g.

Total weight gain/loss?  I completely forgot to weigh myself this morning so I'm not sure!

Waist?  I'm only measuring my waist every couple of weeks.

Stretchmarks?  No new ones - fingers crossed lathering cocoa butter all over myself before bed every night is helping (it's definitely not helping my PJs and bed linen which are having to be washed excessively often due to getting all greasy from the cocoa butter).

Maternity clothes?  Still nothing - I've got a couple of bigger bras now but not actual maternity ones.

Sleep?  Mostly pretty good.

Best moment this week?  I haven't really had a stand out moment this week - all in all it's been a pretty naff week.  I may have felt baby move and if I was sure, then that would easily be the best moment but I need to feel a bit more to confirm!

Movement?  See above - I have some "me time" where I lie down and focus on my bump every night before bed and a couple of nights I feel like I might have felt a little flutter.  But it's hard to tell because I can always feel my pulse in my stomach (odd, I know) which detracts from any other little feelings.

Food cravings?  Juicy apples!

Food aversions?  Nothing really.

Gender?   I really have no idea.

Labour signs?  Definitely not.

Pregnancy symptoms?  TMI alert!  My nipples have become quite dry to the point where the skin is starting to peel - extra moisturising for them!

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Quality time with my mum.  It's been a hard week this week after she had a "funny turn" 6 days ago and is now in the process of being diagnosed with bipolar.  For the past 6 days she's not been herself at all, she's been very confused and delusional, she's been loud and rude, she's had no concept of time (texting/calling me at 2am or 4am thinking it's morning and I'd be getting ready for work).   The doctors also want to rule out a stroke but we are pretty sure it's bipolar with episodic psychosis - she's suffered with depression for my entire life and, in hindsight, the signs of bipolar were probably there.  I'm trying to look after her as much as I can whilst not getting too stressed because of baby.  Fortunately, she's staying with my grandparents who are keeping a very close eye on her, but as they're both nearly 80 it's hard for them and they're starting to look exhausted as well.  They all live about 30 miles away from us so I've been doing a lot of trekking back and forth.  I just hope she regains some normality before baby is born as she was so excited about it and I don't want her missing out.

What I am looking forward to?  Getting the above sorted with some professional help :)

Upcoming appointments/scans?  I have my 20 week scan on 19th June and see the midwife again on 19th July.

Weekly wisdom?  Baby comes first.  I've always felt myself very responsible for my mum and put her needs before mine.  This time, I've had a far more practical response to her issues and made sure to take care of myself as well because of little Pip.  The funny thing is, because I've distanced myself a little bit and ensured I don't get too stressed out, I've actually been able to take better care of her than I would normally.

Milestones?  No big milestones this week, still marveling at the amazing thing my body is doing though!

Bump picture:

I thought my bump had shrunk a bit but actually I think the rest of me is just filling out to match it!