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17 weeks~

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Tu is the size of a turnip

Weight: +5.5 lbs 

Craving: Nothing really this week

Maternity Clothes: We have been able to wear jeans all week to work, and since I only have one pair of regular jeans that fits, I have worn maternity jeans.  People have started noticing my little bump, too.  So maybe it is time to switch so I will look pregnant and not chubby!

Sleep: This week has been rough again! Not sure why, but I haven't been able to sleep well lately.  Of course, Monday night I know why I couldn't sleep. :)

Aversions: Ground Meat (really wish this would go away!)

Gender prediction: I am thinking boy, J is thinking girl

Name(s): Picked and will be a secret until July!

Labor signs: No

Belly Button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On 

Feeling: Exhausted!And I have also noticed my balance isn't what it used to be.  I almost fell in the hall just standing there during a tornado warning.  Of course, my whole class saw. :)

Looking Forward to: Going to SC to Caitlin's new apartment this weekend

Movement: Sunday when I was sitting in church I felt something flip over... I looked around like other people could feel it to... ha! When I am still, I can feel little flutters now :)  Still nothing big or constant, but fun nonetheless.

Development: Tu can hear and move his/her joints!  And fingerprints are developing this week.  It is so cool to think about all that happeneing!

Next Appointment: February 28! We will have the big anatomy scan and hopefully get some good pictures of Tu!

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My appointment today went well.  At first, they couldn't find the heartbeat when I was in the exam room.  She kept hearing movement though.  But I still got sent for an ultrasound. :)  It was super quick- probably 60 seconds.  I got a quick glimpse of Tu and heard the heartbeat (164 bpm).  Apparently, Tu is a mover and a shaker! I also have an anterior placenta, which makes it hard to pick up the heartbeat.  If my placenta was in a different location, apparently, I would be feeling crazy movement!