Monday, December 19, 2011

Baby Barrett


Please excuse the bad photo, I had to take one today before I got even further off track
How Far Along: 17 weeks 2 Days ( I missed a week getting ready for the last few days of school before Christmas break.)

Size of the baby: Baby Barrett is now the size of a sweet potato, approx.. 5.5in long & 5 oz.

Total Weight Gain/loss: I have gained almost 3lbs.  According to my books I should have gained around 5 so I'm almost there.   

Maternity Clothes:  I can still fit in most of my regular clothes, aside from the fact that my jeans will no longer button.  I finally went and bought a belly band from Target and let me tell you, that is a lifesaver.  I have been wearing most of my maternity tops now because they are a little longer in the front to accommodate the growing baby belly.

Gender: SURPRISE!! We are not going to find out till Baby Barrett arrives in May! 

Movement: Definitely have been feeling some little flutters.  Especially after eating.  It is the craziest and most amazing feeling in the world.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good, between my multiple nightly bathroom breaks.  Except for this annoying cold that  I managed to get =(

What I miss: Not having smells literally have me running for the bathroom.

Cravings: Let's see, last week I made pancakes at 8:00 at night and yesterday I just had to make an egg salad sandwich.

Symptoms: Some dizziness when I've been standing for too long, but nothing severe.

Best moment this week: Last night Brian was able to feel the baby move for the first time, it was such an incredible experience to share with him.

2 comments:

Leslee said...

Hard to see you, but I'm sure you look fabulous!

Emily said...

Looking good! Also you can make your pants last longer by taking a hair tie putting it on your button and banding that way. That should give you a week or so more! :-).