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Monday, March 21, 2011

17 weeks

 

Even after a 55 hour work week in the pharmacy {wah-wah, boo-hoo… I know many of you work more…}, a place where we stand 95% of the time {no, I will not enjoy the varicose veins that are sure to result from my career choices later in life} I just have to lead off with this:

I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY.

Things are beyond well with my soul♥   I have a great job, a great husband, a great family, home…. etc. etc. etc. The Lord has blessed us with this little one and given me {so far} the easiest pregnancy I could imagine. AND with the beginning of spring, the days are becoming warmer, the sun is shining later into the evening, and the flowers are just beginning to bloom. My world is a candy covered rainbow at the moment and I just can’t help but rub my belly and smile. =)

 

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At 17 weeks, I’m beginning to actually feel more and more pregnant with each passing day. The tummy {and baby!} seem to be in a  growth phase that I think we’re really going to start seeing comparing the weeks’ pictures now… I hadn’t even been concerned with keeping up with them until lately when I could really start to see the difference!

 

I’m feeling FANTASTIC. I have little to no negative pregnancy side effects at the moment. My appetite has definitely returned and there are absolutely no foods on my aversion list. I am still, ever in love with shrimp and milk. {Not together, mind you.} I can’t get enough of either.

And before you question my shrimp intake like many others in my life, I’ll let you know I’ve read from multiple sources and heard from the doctor that it is, in fact, safe. I don’t eat very much and I’m always craving cooked shrimp, they say to stay away from raw - so we’re good!

The return of my appetite has brought a quick addition of the pounds. Last I updated you, I had only gained 2 pounds in 14 weeks. We are now in the positive by 8 pounds! I’m starting to re-think what I eat {just re-think it, not actually stop eating it. ha!} and trying to fit a little more exercise into my life. It also makes me feel better that my husband has gained more weight than me in just the month of February alone(!) {Sorry, Nick! I had to rat you out for my insecurity’s sake!! =)}

 

I’ve been surprised that even with a still small belly, bending over is already more difficult! This belly is such a hard mass that doesn’t “fold” and squish the way just a fat belly would allow for my abdomen to bend. I’m already squatting more, not something I expected to be doing this early on.

To add to the list of surprises and to calm anyone else’s fears going through this for the first time too, I’m surprised at how many sharp pains I have in and around my abdomen on a daily basis. Of course, this is all the ligaments and uterus just doing their job to stretch, but DANG! it hurts. It literally stops me in my tracks and takes my breath away at times. I’ve been told that if pain isn’t coupled with bleeding, don’t worry about it. That’s just what I’m doing!

 

Lastly, I’m fairly sure… I felt the baby moving on Saturday! I felt little flutters like nothing I’ve ever felt before on and off all day. It must have been my son’s extreme joy over UK’s win to go on to the Sweet 16 ;) Sadly, I haven’t felt them since, but I’m sure when the rib kicks start, I’ll wish I had a little more of a break from this rowdy little boy that’s sure to be growing in there.

 

We have such a fun day planned for our 6 year anniversary of being together today♥   I’ll be sure to re-cap later ;)

 

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32 comments:

  1. You are positively glowing! You look fabulous pregnant and I can't wait to read more about your journey :).

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  2. I love reading your updates! I'm only 1 week behind you and feeling pretty wonderful, too :) Can't wait to find out if I'm carrying a little girl or little boy!

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  3. Such a cute baby bump! I loved those little flutters. Even when I was way gordo, I never really minded the jabs and kicks. It was such a sweet part of the process, it made me smile each and every time...then I would massage to try and get him to move just a little. :)

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  4. You are still looking adorable! I am glad that you are feeling good; it's kind of refreshing. I was such a complainer during my pregnancy, just getting wrapped up in all my physical feelings. It is so nice to read about your positive attitude! :) Good luck for weeks to come! :)

    Cori @ ILoveLucyJean.com

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  5. You are adorable! I'm so glad you've had an easy go of it. That will just make your decision for #2 that much easier! Here's hoping you can coast through the last 23 weeks as well (:

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  6. 17 weeks? Wow can't believe your already that far along!! You of course look beautiful, glowing girlfriend!! Love your little baby bump!!!!

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  7. how wonderful for you hun :) i'm so happy you're happy! you look like a bushing mommy to be in your picture! ( Love the shirt ) Have a happy 6 year bash with your hubs! can't wait to read later how it all went!

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  8. You look like such a happy lil' pregnant mama. I love it. I am glad to hear everything is going so smoothly as well!

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  9. You look beautiful! I started feeling our little one around 16 weeks so I bet you are definitely feeling him. It got really noticable around 20 weeks and that's when my belly really popped. I think you'll see a huge difference between now and then. ;)

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  10. You look great! I'm in my 14th week and am also lucky to be feeling very few symptoms. I also almost have a legit baby bump, which I'm very excited about! And I had to laugh at the comment about your husband's weight gain. Mine (also named Nick!) has kept up with me pound-for-pound so far. But I told him this needs to stop soon! Hope you continue to feel well.

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  11. What a blessing that you're still feeling so wonderful. Love the mirror and bud vases on the mantle too!

    BTW, I enjoy reading your blog. Our lives have quite a bit in common :)

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  12. So glad to hear things are going so well! So happy you are happy! And you have every reason to be! You are glowing! It's beautiful!!!

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  13. Oh. My. Goodness. I want to hurt you! You look amazing! I don't think I ever looked that good preggers!! So jealous! I felt the same way very early on with the bending. I still have a hard time understanding how overweight folks get around with bellies! I am so happy for yall, and love this little update.. I feel like I am a self promclaimed God parent to this baby! ha! :)

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  14. You look adorable! I love your top :) I hear you on the ligament pain. It kind of panicked me at first, but now it's just part of my life. Super exciting about the movement. I can't wait to feel my belly flutter :) Have a great day!

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  15. love love love it!!!!
    great style
    follow u now!
    xoxo=P

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  16. You look great!! Such a cute baby bump!! I have been on a major shrimp (and steak) kick this pregnancy also, man now I want some for lunch!!! I have had some pretty bad round ligament pains also, it tends to hit more at night though :( So glad you are having an easy pregnancy, hope it continues that way!

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  17. Awww, how sweet -you look adorable! I love that shirt you are wearing -do you mind sharing where it's from? Thanks!

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  18. You are the CUTEST little preggo! I am SO excited for you! I have followed your journey on the other blog and it warms my heart that it happened for you!

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  19. You look so beautiful and I love your attitude, you always have such a great attitude, which is why I love reading your blog. Like many others I love reading your updates, thanks for sharing your journey with us all.

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  20. Oh you look so cute! Just glowing!

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  21. You look great!! I'm glad you said that about the pain! I've been nervous about my pain!! :)

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  22. You are just too gorgeous...seriously. That glowing thing??? Yep, you got that down. But, you already did!!! Keep on enjoying....

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  23. I'm new to your blog... I just found it after stumbling upon your annonymous baby blog. Congrats on your little-one-to-be! You are looking fabulous and I can't wait to hear more as your pregnancy unfolds!

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  24. Glad to hear the pregnancy has been going great I hope it continues :) You are glowing in this pic!

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  25. I love hearing and seeing your journey to becoming parents! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  26. A happy mama makes for a happy baby!
    You look mah-va-lous. :-)

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  28. Can I just say that you're the cutest pregnant lady ever???? You look great - and it's so sweet to see/hear how excited you are about this little one. I love it!! :)

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  29. You are so adorable and your happiness just radiates. :)

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