Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Week 17

Worry Worry Worry.  That seems to be the theme of week 16 moving into week 17.  I'm not showing much, my pelvic bone feels like it is going to break in two before the end of my 2nd trimester, every time I think I feel the baby move... I am greeted with a fart... nope, just gas (sorry people, it's the ugly truth, pregnancy isn't glamorous), and sometimes I wake up on my belly or back (for those who have been pregnant before, you know us pregnant ladies are supposed to sleep on our side, preferably the left side).  So all of this has me worried.  I feel like this is the first time I am doing this thing.  I might as well have no experience at all for how different this pregnancy is.  I can't compare it to my other two by any means.

Here I am... 17 weeks.  I feel like I should be showing more, but I was too self conscious during my other pregnancies to take pictures so I have nothing to compare it to.  I guess I'm on track...  I feel like I'm not growing at all...(excuse my lack of make up)
However, I remember not LOOKING pregnant until week 20 with both of my kiddos.  I never lucked into the showing early due to having been pregnant before.

My monthly check up was today and here is how it went...  Got to hear the heartbeat again which eased my worries a lot.  My Dr. wasn't concerned about anything so medically everything is normal.  I told him about my pelvic pain (basically THIS) and he told me to take it easy on my walking.  PSHA!  If I take it easy on my walking this little girl will turn to Fluffy Stay Puff Marshmallow Man status in no time.  I asked him if I keep walking my 2 miles a day will it cause damage or will it just cause me pain.  He said that it probably won't damage anything, but pretty much insinuated that he would be happier if I agreed to not over do it and not take wide strides.  So... I am going to keep doing my walks and try to take it easy.  Besides this pelvic pain is nothing compared to giving birth ha.  I can take it.  Add this pelvic thing to my floating rib that I developed while pregnant with Lindsey... PREGNANCY IS FUN! ha.

Almost forgot!!! Weight gain.  I weighed in last month at 138.8.  This month I weighed in at 140.8.  NOT BAD!  Starting at 135, that's not bad.  5.8 lbs in 4 months.  Hopefully I can keep this trend going.

July 13th is my ultrasound.  They will check for things like spinabifida and markers for downs... they will check to make sure all the vital organs are there and seemingly functioning.  AND... I get to find out what I am having.  The kids are wanting a girl... I am starting to show a bit and it is looking awfully low.  If the old wives tale of carrying low rings true then it's a boy.  I just want the baby to be healthy!  Only time will tell and 3 more weeks. WOO HOO!

24 comments:

  1. If that is you with no makeup then you have nothing to worry about girl!

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  2. All the grandma's at my church were telling me I was having a boy because I was carrying so high. She's a girl. Hahahaha.

    You have a cute bump, I just looked fat, seriously, until I was well into my second trimester. In fact when I was 4 months preggo I had pneumonia and the nurse said, "You aren't pregnant are you?" I looked at her and said, "So you're saying I'm FAT??? Yes I am FOUR months pregnant." She said, "Oh you don't look it." Like that made it better.

    OK enough rambling. I'm praying the pelvic pain goes away. Keep an eye on that pain.

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  3. I love progress pictures! I haven't had kids yet, but I always love the way pregnant woman look. >.< you have a great belly!!!

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  4. I am so happy to hear that everything is going well so fat. I can also see that cute baby bump you have going on. I also cannot wait to hear what you are having but like you said gender does not matter. All that matters is that the baby is healthy.

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  5. A lot of people said I was carrying low, too....but, she's a lady! : )

    Tatum isn't moving much these days, and sometimes it makes me worried. Actually, when I think I feel her, I don't even really know if it's her. I'm always second-guessing! I just can't wait til it's consistent. The worrying is no fun. Hate that you're dealing with it, too. : ( But everything's just fine, I'm sure! : )

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  6. You are too cute pregnant! :) Glad your check up went great :)

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  7. Your blog disappeared from my reader but I found you again haha! Congrats on your pregnancy and your mini bump is cute! :)

    Oh Jazmyn

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  8. YAY! I am so excited!!!! Cute, as always, Amy.

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  9. Haven't been here in a while!
    I scrolled along to see your pregnancy post. It didn't seem like you wanted to be pregnant again at all. Glad to see you a bit more happier now. :)

    You look good!

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  10. Awe you look so cute:) Look at you girl! Being all healthy! I hope that I will have the motivation to go on 2 mile walks or get some exercise in when I'm pregnant! Your almost half way! Woohoo! Can't wait to see what the little on is:)

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  11. You really need no excuse for the lack of makeup because you look actually really beautiful without it! :) I bet hearing the heartbeat is such a magical thing. Well at least it seems like it would be for me. haha! I still can't believe you're already 17 weeks in, like holy batman how time is flying! :D I still say you're having a girl, by the way. ;)

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  12. You look beautiful!!! I worry for you...so you don't have to worry as much. I think you look fabulous...and I can't wait to find out what your having. For some reason...I'm really thinking boy- but I have never had any skill at predicting genders, so more than likely it really is a girl! I am just so happy your healthy and fine. Sorry about the hip pain, be careful! Janna loves you! Hearts, Na na na na na...Super Janna :)

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  13. Pelvic pain... yeeouch. I remember Selah always liked to lay on my hips and it was so uncomfortable. She actually dislocated one of my hips and pinched my sciatic nerve and I had to go to the chiropractor. I am glad you are keeping up with your walking. I'm sure that helps take the pressure off of your hips ... maybe I should have done that!

    Ps. Awesome job with your weight. I didn't know what I was doing so just ate whatever I wanted and didn't exercise much because I was in pain, so I gained SEVENTY pounds. BAH!

    You are looking cuter and cuter! I can't wait until you have a really big baby bump.

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  14. It's not so much Hip pain for me... although my hips do hurt... I try to keep a pillow between my knees. It's the center front of my pelvic bone. Actually walking aggrivates it and I really probably shouldn't be taking my walks like I do, but I say the benefits outweigh the pain.

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  15. I had the exact pelvic bone pain, and it got worse when I walked a lot at school on the hard tile floors. I don't want to discourage, but mine didn't go away. However, I had two babies doing a jig in there so hopefully yours will not get worse. I would keep walking but maybe just take it slower, like you said. Lots of benefits for you and baby. :)

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  16. The thought of pregnancy already freaks me out and this didn't help at all. LOL! Thanks for that. :P

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  17. sounds like its all going well x

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  18. You are the sweetest. Seriously. I can't wait to meet this baby and I can't wait to blog more! I promise it will be soon!

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  19. All in all things sound good! I can't believe only four pounds! You have major will power!!! Hope that you can take it easy and not be in too much pain though.
    Aww! So cute that the kiddos want a girl! LOL What does your hubs think about that?

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  20. I am glad things are going well, but am sorry for the pain! Hoorah for July 13! :)

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  21. You get to find out so soon! So happy for you! And girl, your weight gain is amazing! With Rowan I gained 11lbs in 2 weeks at the beginning. You look great! Sorry about the pain though. Not fun. I always have serious sciatica. Also, I ended up sleeping on my bad a ton this time. Don't worry!

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  22. Oops, back not bad. Oh, the typos.

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  23. I love these photos, wahou :)
    http://mesconfessionsparisiennes.wordpress.com :)

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  24. look at that tiny bump! you look great!

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