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!

Baby #3: 14 Weeks

14 weeks down! Whoo hoo! Time is flying. The Haines house is super busy this time of year, so there is no time to slow down. Which makes the weeks go by so quickly. This last week was busy busy busy!!! Friday I had my blood drawn at the lab for my 1st pregnancy blood draw. Saturday I was at a wedding all day taking photos, Sunday there was church in the park (I was too exhausted to go since I got home so late from the wedding), Monday and Tuesday was editing days and catching up on housework, Wednesday was youth group (2 lasagnas and 5 dozen cookies made) and a family session, and today I have a preschool meeting for Alden's new preschool class next fall. WHEW!

*To check out the photography from the wedding this weekend, head over to my photography page stacyhainesphoto.blogspot.com

Here is an update on the little one who is growing like crazy and trying to keep up with this family!

About Baby: Size: 3 1/2 inches (About the size of a lemon... But much sweeter of course!) and weighing in at a whopping 1 1/2 ounces!!! Small little thing in there, but definitely growing like crazy!

Weight Gain: 4 pounds (From starting weight) 2 pounds (From last week) GROWTH SPURT!!!! I was shocked when I stepped on the scale this morning. I was a little surprised, but a little happy also knowing that morning sickness is almost a thing of the past and weight gain is a sign that baby is growing and mommy is taking good care of the little one.

Symptoms: Bulging Belly. There is a sign that there is a baby in there. I am showing MUCH sooner this pregnancy... Which I was warned about. Aching Hips. With how much I've been on my feet this last week, it's not surprising that by the end of the day my hips are starting to ache. After laying down for bed, the pain goes away. Aching Feet. Same reason for the hip pain. Nightmares. I have nightmares almost every night. They wake me up and I have a hard time falling back to sleep. If it isn't a nightmare, it is a extremely vivid, strange dream. Morning Sickness seems to be almost gone. If I do too much during the day, I get a slight feeling of morning sickness right before bed, but nothing too intense.

Sleep: I've been getting a good 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Other than the nightmares, I have been sleeping pretty good. I've been adjusting myself in the night more from side to side because of my hips. This happened at this point with the other pregnancies, and it keeps going (And gets more intense) until I deliver.

Cravings: Nothing too crazy yet. Again, Eggs. I crave scrambled eggs in the mornings. I think my body just needs that extra boost of protein in the morning.

Best Moment: Feeling the kicks and wiggles. Obviously nothing on the outside, but I love feeling the little wiggles. Also, surviving my first wedding of the season. It was a 10 hour wedding, so I was EXHAUSTED by the end! But, it was so much fun!

Looking Forward To:Feeling more kicks and wiggles. And of course, scheduling that ultrasound to find out the gender!!!!

14 Weeks down, 26 To Go!!!

Until next week!!!