Baby #3: 17 Weeks

Has it been a crazy few weeks OR WHAT!? My last update was at 14 weeks. The day before I hit 15 weeks, I felt like I was getting a cold. The next day (day I turned 15 weeks) I had 100+ degree fever for 3 days. I was MISERABLE!!! I finally went to the doctor and found out that I had influenza, an upper respiratory infection and a slight ear infection. From Thursday until the next Wednesday I was laid out in bed. All I could take was my antibiotic and Tylenol. I am still trying to fully recoop from the bug. I still have a consistent cough, which I was told took a while to get over. I just wish I could take some good cough medicine. But, I will power through with no meds. A few days ago was the first day I was able to get up and do things around the house without having a coughing fit and be out of breath. I am still staying pretty relaxed and not doing much to make sure I get over this 100%. But, let me tell you, it's been awful.

However, Baby is kicking up a storm and at my 16 week appointment the heart beat sounded wonderful.

Here are some updates for 17 weeks:

About Baby: The baby is about 5 inches in length and weighs about 5 ounces. (About the size of a turnip, according to babycenter.com) He/She is kicking up a storm and moving and wiggling. I feel more and more movement every day. We set the date for our ultrasound, which is June 9th, to find out the gender. The day before we fly up to Idaho for a few weeks.

Weight Gain: (From starting weight) 2 pounds. I was gaining weight pretty steadily, but for about a week I had no appetite and felt like crap, so I lost some ground. I'm hoping to gain some weight this week.

Symptoms: Nothing too significant. I can't stop coughing, so my ribs are hurting and my stomach muscles are achy. I don't know if I should blame that on Baby or the coughing. Baby Kicks are the biggest one right now.

Sleep: Horrible sleep. I am up in the night coughing. And, I can't just cough laying down... Oh no... I have to sit up on the side of the bed to really get a good cough in. I'm hoping once I stop coughing as much I will start getting better sleep, because I am exhausted most of the day.

Best Moment: Hearing the heart beat at the doctors appointment last week. I was a little concerned about Baby with how sick I have been, but the doctor said everything sounded and looked good (Besides my weight gain)

Looking Forward To: Gender Ultrasound!!!!

There is a little update at 17 weeks. I've just been trying to survive the last few weeks. More updates next week!

17 weeks down.... 23 to go!