Week 17!

Your pregnancy: 17 weeks


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.

Much needed update!

WOW, it is has been way too long since I have blogged. Well, tomorrow I will be 16 weeks pregnant! YAY, almost half way there! I am feeling a lot better now! I am not nauseous anymore & not nearly as tired as I was. Thank goodness! But I have been sick for over a week with stinking sinus problems! I am so stuffed up & it sucks because I can not take much of anything to help it. I have been using the sinus rinse & it helps a little bit but not much relief, so hopefully it will get better soon!
Kylie keeps getting smarter & funnier every day! Some of the things that she says just amaze me. I wonder where she gets some of these things from. She is so excited about being a big sister. She changes her mind almost every day about weather she wants a baby brother or sister. She said if it is a boy, she wants to name him baby Broccoli Bigelow. Bahahaha!!! We will find out in about 2-3 weeks what the sex is. I can't wait!
Well, I guess that is it for now.
Sarah Bigelow! <3