Celebrating Week 17!

Hey there, Little One.

What a week of ups and downs this has been! But, I’m so thankful we’ve had another week. Another ultrasound and another 7 days to love you, hold you, kiss you (sorta!), sing to you, read to you, and marvel in God’s handiwork.

You are truly the most precious thing to all 4 of us. We think about you all day and talk about you – and to you! – often. Most likely you can’t hear us at all, and you might not ever if these silly chromosomes have affected your ears. But we’re hoping you can. And we like to sing. So we’ll keep doing it.

Your sisters are gonna meet you, hopefully, this week. They are so excited! (Like, dancing around the floors in never-ending circles excited.) “Only three more mornings!” Chloe said tonight before bed.

We love you – and we always will.

xoxo,

Mom

Kami had fun taking a hay ride with you. I’m hoping she will take many more with you this fall!

How far along? 17 weeks, 4 days. (although baby’s size is measuring at only 13 wks 6 days)
Total weight gain/loss: + 7 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not many. But maybe they can start coming out in a few weeks. I might even give in and buy a pair of maternity jeans this week. We’ll see.
Sleep: Really really good. I’m so thankful.
Best moment this week: The girls kissing baby goodnight almost every night this week. They are so in love.
Movement: not yet – but we love watching him/her move on the ultrasound!
Food cravings: cold watermelon
Anything making you queasy or sick: yes – for some reason, I’m getting nauseous again – but only at night.
Have you started to show yet: Yep.

Gender Predictions: still guessing a boy…

Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? IN
Wedding rings on or off? ON – Back on the “right” left hand though. That might change back and forth though with the weather these days.
Happy or Moody most of the time: It was a pretty good week. A few down days – but more good than bad.
Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes the hardest thing about trials is not knowing how long they’ll last. Perhaps endurance is as big of a need as peace?
Milestones: Baby is around as big as a lemon. I’m really hoping to feel it move a bit soon.

Exercise: Not yet, but I’m hoping to get the all clear this week. I really wanna get out on the road again.

Honestly, this girl is probably your biggest fan!