17 weeks pregnant and baby is apparently the size of an onion! It's mad to think I only have 23 weeks left! But I may only have 20-23 weeks left because there is a good chance I will be induced early, again. Nothing much has really changed from my 16 week pregnancy update really. Only difference is I do feel like I have popped out a lot more this week! When I put the photo above on Facebook the other day my partner was even shocked at how big I looked at only 17 weeks (he was in work when he saw it). I dread to think how big I am going to be near the end!
FEELING - The only difference this week is I have been feeling a lot more nausea this week. I've overcome my cold from last week, thank god. But I am not enjoying this nausea feeling every now and then through out the day. I've also noticed I am being light headed pretty much every day. Especially if I'm standing still for longer than five minutes (or less) or I haven't had something to eat for a few hours. So I do have to try and make sure I don't get hungry. I don't fancy fainting whilst the kids are with me!
MOVEMENTS - I have felt baby boy move quite a bit. He's having fun in the mornings pushing up against my belly and making my belly look oddly shaped. Can be pretty uncomfortable at times but it's an amazing feeling isn't it? I've missed it so much and I feel so lucky to be able to experience I again and probably for the last time too.
APPOINTMENTS - I've had no appointments in the past week but I have my scan on the 9th of March and my next appointment with the midwife is in April to have a test to see if I have diabetes or not.
WEIGHT LOSS - I got weighed in my local Slimming World group on Wednesday evening and I gained 0.5lbs. Which I was actually really pleased with. I had been totally off plan. But in three weeks I have gained 4lbs total so I think it is about time for me to change that around and concentrate on going back on plan now!
CRAVINGS - I've not had any huge cravings but I have craved for milky ways! They were my cravings with Mia too!
CLOTHING - I am forever living in maternity leggings. They are so comfortable. But I need to find some jeans that are comfortable. I have noticed my normal sized tops are stretching when I wear them so I try and wear baggy tops or maternity tops.
SYMPTOMS - Just nausea, sore and itchy boobs (urgh!), emotional and sometimes I can be quite moody (I feel sorry for my partner, lol!). I've had a few stretching pains and pains right on top of my leg but I think that may be a sign I need to walk more! But pretty hard to go out walking when I am feeling unwell at home but I will get back into walking.
OBSTETRIC CHOLESTASIS SIGNS - Still just itching now and then but still very mild and nothing to report or complain about!
If you're interested about reading more posts about my Pregnancy you can find them here
Poor you, that's rubbish that you're still feeling sick. The movements are really amazing aren't they, it's something I really miss when I'm not pregnant. Your scan is the same date as mine, yay! Xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to feel you have been feeling unwell and understand your fear of collapsing round your littlies.
ReplyDeleteYour bump really has changed a lot in the last few weeks! Hope baby stays still for a bit to give you some rest this week x
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your cold has gone.
ReplyDeleteWow, there is such a change in just a few weeks - that's amazing.
Your bump is so cute! Glad you are over your cold, bit rubbish you are still feeling sick though, hopefully it will pass soon. Aww I really miss having a bump and a little baby wiggling around in my belly, it's such a lovely feeling xx #picknmix
ReplyDeleteAw no sorry to hear the nausea seems to be kicking in :( hope you feel better next week.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got over the cold but sorry to hear about the nausea! Love that you're craving milky ways - they are the best!
ReplyDeleteYour bump looks much bigger from 14 to 17 weeks. Feeling sick is no fun, I remember that. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteI remember the sickness. It wasn't fun for me at all. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteAhh Nausea is horrible, I had it on and off for the first trimester, it just stops you from eating most things! Hope you feel better soon! x
ReplyDeleteI love milky ways, what a great craving to have. I hope the nausea disappears soon x
ReplyDeleteI so feel for you with nausea...one of my worst symptoms and it's vile. Lots of snacks! I hope you don't get too itchy! Must drive you potty. Looking fab!! xx #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteAw I miss the bump good luck with everything x
ReplyDeleteI sympathise with you totally I felt sick mostly for the full 9 months with Kody it was just awful
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about the nausea and the uncomfortable-ness! Living in maternity leggings sounds amazingly comfy though xx
ReplyDeleteSorry the nausea is hanging around. Hopefully it will do one soon. Have you started thinking of names yet?
ReplyDeleteAww the nausea lasted until my 3rd trimester. Sucks doesn't it. I found the new look over the bump jeans to be very comfortable. I lived in them. Milky ways is not a bad craving to have lol x
ReplyDeleteExciting times times for you and your little onion. I hope you are starting to feel better soon
ReplyDeleteSuch a big difference a few weeks can make! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, how exciting that you know he's the size of an onion now. With my first pregnancy you could hardly tell I was pregnant, so when I quadrupled in size for my second I was shocked, but my second baby was nearly double the size of my first.
ReplyDeleteThe nausea that can go with being pregnant is a pain, I hope it passes for you very soon. And I hope that your pregnancy continues to run smoothly and your girls look after you when they can. Bet they are so excited too.
Take care and keep well.
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I simply popped straight out with the second, you've definitely come out in the last week. Nausea is rubbish, shame you've still got some xxx
ReplyDeleteAw sorry to hear that you are not feeling well hope you feel better soon hun xx
ReplyDeleteSorry, you've been feeling unwell. It makes everything hard work, doesn't it? Hope you come out the other side of the sickness soon.
ReplyDeleteJenna at Tinyfootsteps x
There is a huge difference between those two photos and I love the size comparison to an onion x
ReplyDeleteWow! that bump, just beautiful! made me think of having another one now... Hope everything goes well with you and baby boy! Best of luck.. #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteI love reading these updates! I can't believe your baby is the size of an onion already:
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that you've got over the cold hun. Fingers crossed that the nausea disappears soon for you too.
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Oh I hated the sickness! Hope it passes soon!
ReplyDeleteLove reading these sort of updated. I've never actually done one when I was pregnant with chloe.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the nausea, I hope it passes soon. I can highly recommend gap maternity jeans, I lived in my over the bump ones x
ReplyDeleteOh i hope the sickness passes soon. I think feeling sick is one of the worst feelings ever xxx
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. So amazing, the changes from week to week
ReplyDeleteI love reading pregnancy updates. Wow, what a difference between week 14 and 17!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you haven't felt well great update thanks for linking to the Binkylinky
ReplyDeleteGreat update sorry you have been unwell Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
ReplyDeleteFab to do updates like this - wish I had. Hope the sickness passes soon #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteGosh its over 30 years since I was last pregnant lol. I hope you do well and get plenty of rest x
ReplyDeleteThat is a real baby bump there now and it sounds like everything is going well, I hope the next 23 weeks are good ones! #MarvMondays
ReplyDeleteWow, such a difference in only a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteOh no, how horrid that you still have the nausea. Fingers crossed it passes and your diabetes test is negative. Cute bump! x
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I had HG with my pregnancies and always had that nausea and light headedness - it's horrible! I think milky ways are a good craving though! #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteAww look at that bump! That's awesome! Milky Ways... I can think of worse things to crave haha! #fartglitter
ReplyDeleteAwww! I love baby bumps. I'm hoping my next bump pops out sooner than my first. I love wearing snug tops to show it off. I feel your pain with the nausea. I had it all day everyday until I was about 20 weeks pregnant. Hope that starts to improve soon. #fartglitter
ReplyDeleteOh i do miss the feeling of a baby moving around inside of me, even when it hurts! There is something magical about it :) #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteoh I do miss the feeling of baby moving around, and kicking inside of me. Seem's like your pregnancy is flying by! x
ReplyDeletewow, what a difference between your 14 and 17 week picture. I found sometimes you couldn't notice any change then all of a sudden, baby had grown
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate, and am living in maternity leggings! I want to get outside and walk more too, but when I'm inside I just want to stay indoors! Hopefully when it's sunny that will be some motivation! xx
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Wow can't believe you are 17 weeks already. I love those first movement feelings. Thanks for linking to #PickNMix x
ReplyDeleteLovely update and lovely bump pic :-) I just bought some maternity jeans from TopShop last week and would really recommend them for fit and comfort. I could really do with some maternity leggings myself, but have a feeling I'll probably end up living in them too - its so hard to get comfortable these days :-) Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Emily
ReplyDeleteAhh pregnancy... the wonders it does to our body is simply incredible. I have morning sickness throughout my first trimester and every smell smelt bad haha. I had serious cravings for spicy food plus pepper and mustard. Yep.
ReplyDeleteI hope induction is not too early for you, thats a pain about the nausea I would have hoped it would be leaving you now not starting back up again :(. Hope you feel better soon and watch the fainting!! Thanks for hosting #Justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteI am a pregnant and few day ago i fell really sad because i can't fell comfortable and this article give me good idea and also tell us how to wearing cloth for comfort to my body thanks for share it Rose Edwards .
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
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