17 Weeks

Looking twenty-seven weeks at seventeen weeks has it's benefits, I'm sure. I can't think of any right now...but I'm sure there are some. :) I guess if you're into shocking people and see their jaws hit the floor, it's a benefit. The convo goes like this:

Them: "OMG!! You are sooooooooo cute! Congratulations!!! Yay! When are you due?"

Me: "January 3rd"

*crickets while they do some quick math followed by shocked looks*

Them: "Wow! You are really showing already!!"

Hahaha. It's pretty cute and funny! I'm just happy I'm getting to the point where people expect me to be showing. Yay! At least by getting huger, I know (hope, pray, etc) the baby is getting bigger and appears to be thriving. In the mornings though, when I wake up sore and try rolling over (OMG IT'S GONNA GET SOOOOO MUCH WORSE), I seriously question why Kurt didn't mention his kid would be the size of Frankenstein. ;)

So, to be honest, I'm having a HORRIBLE week. We have to put one of our beloved doggies to sleep on Friday. I will be blogging about it and posting his pic on my random blog sometime soon. I'm totally heartbroken and hating life this week but staying happy only about the baby and Belle's new awesome school. I just found out they only have 13 kids in the third grade classes. Granted, her other school rocked it as well...I loved it...but this will be a nice change for her. I will not miss her super-diva friend from hell :) but she has many other cute, adorable, sweet friends that I will miss for her.

Here is the 17 week babycenter.com update, for any interested :)

How your baby's growing:Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.See what your baby looks like this week.Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:Starting to feel a bit off balance? As your belly grows, your center of gravity changes, so you may begin to occasionally feel a little unsteady on your feet. Try to avoid situations with a high risk of falling. Wear low-heeled shoes to reduce your risk of taking a tumble; trauma to your abdomen could be dangerous for you and your baby. You'll also want to be sure to buckle up when you're in a car — keep the lap portion of the seat belt under your belly, drawn snugly across your hips, and also use the shoulder harness, which should fit snugly between your breasts.You may also notice your eyes becoming drier. Using over-the-counter lubricating drops may help. If your contact lenses become uncomfortable, try wearing them for shorter stretches of time. If you still have discomfort, switch to glasses until after you give birth.

Oh God, please don't take away my contacts!! I'm super blind and HATE wearing glasses. I've worn contacts so long, I cannot stand not seeing out of my peripheral vision, like around the glasses. I don't know how people do it!

Okay, mucho love from all of us!
~US :)