17 weeks

Hey, check this out I am actually posting an update on time! It's Valentine's Day and Doug is at class, par for our relationship. He actually gave me my gift early since he knew he wouldn't see me, how sweet! We aren't spending a lot on eachother since Cleo stole the $300 sapphire necklace Doug got me for our first married Christmas (I searched our apartment high and low, lifted tiles, and Doug checked the cat litter, but we never found it! I suspect its stuck in her somewhere--EWW). I really liked that necklace :(.



We have a few financial concerns going on right now. My car goes to the shop tomorrow, it's been leaking oil. If I knew I had a job next year (cue 2nd financial concern), I'd buy a new car now...or at least before the baby is here, but alas we won't know the job situation until April/early May I hate having to go through this for a second year in a row, but don't get me wrong I am glad I had my job this year. So anyway, the car issues could cost anywhere from $100-1000 depending on the diagnosis. My car is not even worth $1000 if it was totaled because I have over 150,000 miles on it, but seeing as buying a new car would be even more expensive, we'll have to do whatever we can to make this one last a bit longer. On a less expensive note, I need a new vacuum. Mine smells like something is burning 50% of the time (weird right). It's an el cheapo Bissell and we've made it last 2.5 years, so I guess it's time for new. It's just one more thing when we look at the other expenses headed our way. Just trying to remember that God is our provider. If you have a spare prayer, we'd appreciate it.

I found out another girl at work is pregnant, and due on our anniversary, August 2nd. I'm excited for her. I'd been suspecting that she was and she wanted to tell me before but when she came by my room to talk (2 times by the way) I wasn't there! We are 1 week and 1 day apart. I also found out she had a miscarriage the summer before mine and it took her 11 months to get pregnant again. The more I talk to people about what I've been through, the more I learn that so many of us share this struggle.

I've gotten few comments about how good I look for being 17 weeks pregnant...we'll they can keep on coming LOL! I think most of it is the fact that I am taller so the fat/baby has more room to spread out instead of being squashed in a tiny torso. I am feeling pretty good this week. I'm not quite as tired, although my energy level isn't totally up there. I even bought a Prenatal Yoga DVD so I can start working out again (please notice I have only purchased it, actually working out has yet to occur).

How far along?: 17 weeks
How big is baby?: the size of an onion, 5 inches long, weighs about 6 ounces
Weight gain?: 8 lbs
Stretch marks?: no stretch marks yet but my belly itches so I think I need to start putting lotion on it everyday
Maternity clothes?: I am starting to need to wear the shirts, especially for the length
Sleep?: I sleep on my side, usually my left, with the help of a body pillow
Best moment this week?: Doug watching Teen Mom on his own and then coming back to me and explain how he now knows how to change diapers from watching the show. "You have to put the new diaper underneath BEFORE you take the old one off." You just had to hear him explain it, he was super adorable.
Food cravings?: Back to ice cream. This week's flavor is Edy's Double Fudge Brownie. It's a little kinder to the pocketbook than Ben and Jerry's
Gender?: We'll know in 3 weeks
Movement?: I feel more now...mostly taps, I'm excited to feel kicks soon
Belly button?: still normal
What I miss?: This week I miss lunch meat. I don't care what anyone says, it's not the same heated up.