17 weeks

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with their friends and family.  I sure did!  We celebrated with Emar's family first and then mine.  It was a great time, everyone got along and I hated to see it come to an end.  In fact, I cried.  Go figure:) 

No big plans for the New Year.  I am doing two dog transports with my friend and probably dinner with the hubs on Saturday night.  Sunday will be the day to take all the pretty Christmas decor up:(

I have been focusing on some really important things in my life in preparation to JMar's arrival approx 6 months from now.  I set a goal a few weeks ago to accomplish two things by the end of the year  and I have successfully done so!  Emar and I took a day off last week to daycare shop.  We went to about 5 or 6 centers and then one in-home daycare (recommendation from a friend) and we LOVED her!  We are fortunate she will be able to take care of JMar when the time comes.  I preferred the in-home care vs the centers because it felt more nurturing for an infant.  I felt very sterile in the centers and I just knew it was right when we walked into Robie's home.  My second accomplishment was hiring someone for the office.  The company I work for is growing and growing and I can't keep up (and I need someone to fill in while on maternity leave).  I needed help in my areas; accounting and human resources.  Well, my good friend LA, sent me a resume a few weeks ago for a gal who has experience in both.  After 4 long interviews with me, my boss and the vp of the company, she accepted the job offer and starts on the 9th! Woo Hoo!!!

Next Goals:  Pediatricians and Emar and I discussing parenting/discipline so we are on the same page!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 17 weeks 5 days

Size of baby: JMar is the size of a turnip this week and weighs 5 ounces, about 5 inches long.  My uterus is the size of a cantaloupe- I say more like a watermelon!

Weight Gain/Loss:  Up 8lbs total (1st trimester= 1 lb; 2nd trimester = 7 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: I NEED to go shopping!!  My pants are snug!! Seriously- I did get some $ and gift cards to do so.  I am holding out for my bff wardrobe which she loaned to a friend since we never thought I would get prego on our own. 

Gender: Will find out at our  20 week u/s on January 16th; Emar is hoping/thinking boy and I am hoping/thinking girl- I think it's because we don't know what to do with the other sex-- end result is we want a healthy baby

Movement: Should be feeling some soon, they say between 16-22 weeks. I woke up this morning on my belly and felt a little poke in my lower pelvic area.  I am still not sure if it was JMar or not

Sleep: Sleep is good- I fall asleep on my side and wake up on my tummy every morning. I wonder how long I will be able to do that.

What I miss: nothing in regards to pregnancy- just my family!

Cravings:  Andy's frozen custard.  I limit myself to once a week. 
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Symptoms:  bloating, peeing, sinus pressure/headaches (I thought I was sick and then read how it is very common)

Best Moment this week: Seeing my family and celebrating Christmas with this little miracle on the way!