Pregnancy - 17 weeks

How far along?  17 weeks  

How big is baby?  The size of a slice of cake, apparently around 190 g.

Total weight gain/loss? I've not weighed myself today but I'll add it tomorrow if I remember. 

Waist?  Naope.

Stretchmarks?  Not yet but I wouldn't be surprised if some appear soon with the rate I seem to be putting weight on.  I don't seem to be getting a particular bump just yet, just putting weight on all over!

Maternity clothes?  Not yet but my work trousers are getting quite snug by the end of the day.

Sleep?  Sleep has been rather rough - I had a fall on Sunday and hurt my entire right side so struggled to get comfy for a few nights plus my brain has been going non-stop thinking about house stuff and baby stuff.

Best moment this week?  There have been a few (such as selling our house and the Consultant suggesting due to blood loss last time that I have a cannula straight away this time, which was going to be my request due to the dehydration issues) but I don't think anything will top seeing how excited Oscar was that he is getting a baby brother.

Movement?  Pretty much the same, still nothing really definite, despite trying to take some time to focus on it at quiet moments.  As soon as I start to pay attention to it everything stops.

Food cravings? Mac & cheese out of a box, still.

Food aversions? Nothing particularly so I'm trying to get some more vegetables in now.  I'm mostly just reluctant to cook or put any effort in because I'm using my energy elsewhere.

Gender?  It's a boy! 

Labour signs?  No.

Pregnancy symptoms?  I've got a few at the moment - restless legs, a bit of heartburn, super achey boobs and sore nipples, a bit of sciatica (albeit worsened by the fall), a little round ligament pain, a constant snuffly nose and an insane urge to nest!

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Sleeping in a bed - Oscar and I have now been sleeping on the sofa for weeks at his request and it isn't exactly idea at any time let alone when pregnant.

What I am looking forward to?  Hopefully finding a new home soon - we are going to embrace apartment living to save up for a couple of years and it is a whole new adventure.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I have my 20 week scan on 2 Feb then nothing until April when I'm due to see the midwife, have a growth scan and see the Consultant.  I've also been referred to the Anaesthetist again but haven't received an appointment yet.
 
Weekly wisdom?  Take what life throws at you and make it your bitch - our finance issues with the help to buy scheme have meant that buying a house right now just isn't going to be feasible without really settling for something we aren't keen on, so instead of moping about we got ourselves excited about getting an apartment instead.

Milestones?  Finding out the gender!

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