Ethan and I had a pretty great week topped off with an amazing trip to the Washington Coast and the town of Seabrook. We totally lucked out and had gorgeous weather all day Saturday. It was a really relaxing trip with lots of time spent with our friends, playing in the park, walking on the beach, and hanging out at the cafe. I highly recommend Seabrook if you've never been there.
Baby-wise, we settled on names for both a boy and a girl, and will announce the chosen name when we find out the gender. The main reason we aren't announcing it now is that we want to keep the non-used name a secret in case we still like it for the next go-round. Also - be warned in advance, if you have any unfavorable opinions about the name, feel free to not say anything. We are set on our name and aren't considering alternatives. :p
I'm pretty sure I felt the baby moving this week, but it's hard to tell. The movements are light and feel like bubbles popping in my stomach, so I'm inclined to think it's just gas, but then again, no one has THAT much gas - not even a pregnant woman! teehee.
After getting books from Grandma Schwaber last week, Ethan was inspired to go unpack his box of childhood books from the garage and we found a treasure trove of Dr. Suess and Golden Books. We literally have over 50 books for baby at this point, so I don't think we'll be buying any more for a while. We are going to have the most well-read baby in town! Also, Grandma S sent us another present this week! It was one of those fake vaccuum cleaners that pops when you move it across the floor. I remember this was one of my favorite toys when I was a toddler, so I'm sure baby will love it! It will have to go in the toy closet for now, but I'm sure it will be put to good use when the time comes.
Next week is my mid-wife appointment where they will listen to baby's heartbeat and we'll schedule our BIG ultrasound appointment (the one where we find out if it is a he or a she).
How far along? 17 weeks 2 days
Sleep: I'm cutting back on the unisom - down to half a pill at night. I've added heartburn medicine to the mix so I'm trying to cut back on the number of pills I take each night.
Sleep: I'm cutting back on the unisom - down to half a pill at night. I've added heartburn medicine to the mix so I'm trying to cut back on the number of pills I take each night.
Best moment this week: Choosing our boy and girl name
Movement: Pretty sure I felt the baby this week! It wasn't very obvious, it's a very subtle thing. I'm still looking forward to feeling a real kick!
Food cravings: No. I still have a serious aversion to most kinds of meat though.
Movement: Pretty sure I felt the baby this week! It wasn't very obvious, it's a very subtle thing. I'm still looking forward to feeling a real kick!
Food cravings: No. I still have a serious aversion to most kinds of meat though.
Gender: Only a few weeks until the big ultrasound! We are counting down..
Belly Button in or out? IN
Belly Button in or out? IN
What I miss: Having moments where I don't feel like a blimpy mess
What I am looking forward to: Hearing baby's heartbeat this week at my Dr. Appointment.
Milestones: Picking the name...
What I am looking forward to: Hearing baby's heartbeat this week at my Dr. Appointment.
Milestones: Picking the name...
This Week: Baby is the size of 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.
I know you won't believe me because I remember thinking "yeah right!" when people said this to me, but you look great! You are definitely all belly. Don't worry, it gets more fun when you are more obviously pregnant - you will stop feeling fat.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear your baby names! We kept ours a secret until he was born and people harassed us to no end, so you are probably smart to tell everyone after the big u/s. I just hope your baby isn't shy about showing off the important parts, hehe.
Joey's dad also went to Seabrook recently. What do you like about it?
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ReplyDeleteThanks Becca! That does make me feel a little better :)
ReplyDeleteCarrie - Seabrook is just a perfect little beach town. All the houses are gorgeous and it's right next to the beach with walking trails through the woods down to the ocean. We have gone several times and we spend most of the time cooking, eating and walking on the beach. Nothing in particular to do, just really relaxing!
Glad you had fun at Seabrook. You look beautiful, not fat but definitely pregnant. I can't wait to find out if you are having a little boy or a little girl. :)
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