17 Weeks and Houston Recap

How far along? 17 weeks.
• Total weight gain: -5 lbs.  I was traveling and sick this week.

• Maternity clothes? Definitely pants.  I started wearing a few of my shirts too.

• Stretch marks? Not yet, I hope they stay away too!
• Sleep: A little rougher this week.  Not sure if it was staying in a hotel, or the getting sick part. 

• Best moment this week: Our baby’s first flights!  He/She didn’t like the flight to Houston, but was a seasoned pro by the time we flew home.

• Miss Anything? Feeling like myself.  It’s been either nausea, vomiting, or dizziness since the beginning.  This week I got a sinus infection with a fever, which is really knocking me out.
• Movement: Not as much this week, but felt the little one each day!
• Food cravings: Not really.  The last few days I can hardly keep anything down.

• Food aversions: Most things the last few days.  Sinus infection is really kicking my butt.

• Gender: Unknown… and it’s going to be that way until October!
• Labor Signs: Ha, thank God no.
• Symptoms: Dizziness, nausea, and puking.  It’s been a fun week. L

• Belly Button in or out? In, but getting shallow!
• Wedding rings on or off? On.
• Looking forward to: Watching the bump grow, and getting our baby bedding.

Houston was BUSY.  A coworker and I flew out early Tuesday morning and spend the afternoon meeting our Houston co-workers and dealing with issues back home in our MN office.  Wednesday we had interviews all day for our Accounting Manager position.  Then we went to dinner with one of the owners and his wife.  They took us to Perry’s in Houston, which is known for their pork chop.  It’s about the size of a roast that you could use to feed a family of 6!  The place was good, but not worth the prices!  Thursday I had a customer meeting with a large utility company and got to go out in the field and watch some our guys work. That evening we were invited to the owner’s new home (mansion!).  It was BEAUTIFUL, and we were really thankful to be welcomed into their stunning home. Although I was starting to feel a little off and exhausted from the busy week, so we were ready to get back to the hotel and relax.  Friday was more interviews and the flight home. 

By Thursday I started feeling sick and was done for by Friday.  I’ve spent the weekend lying in bed or on the couch.  I’m hoping to feel a lot better by tomorrow for work!  Although I’m still bummed that my weekend was such a dud.  I had a baby shower, a surprise 50^th birthday party and plans with a friend that was in town from Chicago.  Everything had to be canceled. L  I hate being sick on the weekends, but I guess it’s better than missing work after being out of the office all week. 

On the baby front, we ordered our baby bedding!  See it here: http://www.target.com/p/Bedtime-Originals-Honey-Bear-4pc-Crib-Set/-/A-13908962

I’m hoping that I like it just as much in person.  Since we’re not finding out the gender, we needed to find something gender neutral.  I really thought the teddy bears were cute and thought it would be a nice way to decorate.

Also this week we have our 18 week check up with our OB.  I’m excited to hear the heartbeat and get confirmation that everything is okay.  I’ve been so sick I’m paranoid that our baby isn’t getting enough food.  Plus I haven’t gained any weight yet, so I just want to talk through a few things with our Dr and be sure that everything is okay! Then in two weeks we have our big 20 week ultrasound!  We invited my Mom along for that, so it will be nice to have her included in the fun. 

Hard to believe May is here – which means it’s almost halfway for us!  So much to do, and so much more growing to do!  It’s crazy to think we’re almost halfway to meeting our babe.  Sorry, no picture this week, I’ll be sure to get one for next week.