The Gang's All Here

We have returned back to reality after a gorgeous weekend at the beach. I truly don't think we could have ordered up better weather! It was perfect every single day... We enjoyed having the whole family together (we missed you Susie, Tripp and Spence!) and spent lots of time relaxing! I was feeling a bit under the weather, as week 17 of pregnancy proved to not let up any on the nausea front. I keep hoping it's going to give me a break, but no such luck yet. I unfortunately only got to enjoy the sun 2 days of our trip, as the sickness kept me inside and in the bed. Blech! 

The gang's all here:

On Thursday night while at the beach, I felt Baby Branch move for the first time. L.O.V.E. So precious. Felt like little flutters in my belly! It all is seeming so real now, ha! This is what baby center says about this past week:

By 17 weeks pregnant your bean may be up to 4.8 inches in length and may weigh more than 3.5 ounces! Most babies are the size of a large apple by pregnancy week 17!

During pregnancy week 17 your baby concerns herself with swimming gleefully about her home. As you continue your pregnancy week by week your baby will start converting her cartilage skeleton into bone. This will require ample calcium consumption on mom's part so be sure to drink your milk! By pregnancy at 17 weeks most babies can hear outside of the womb. Now is a good time to start reading to your baby or putting on nice, soothing music during the day.You baby will start putting on a little fat in the upcoming weeks, though your baby will do most of her bulking up during the last few weeks of pregnancy. This is a good time to connect with your bundle of joy. When you have time, consider rubbing your belly in long circular motions. Even at this early stage of pregnancy this can provide a calming and comforting sensation to your little one. It's also a great way for daddy's to connect to their unborn baby.

Yesterday, before heading home, Sean and I stopped at a baby boutique in Wilmington to look at strollers, etc. So fun. We spent the afternoon in Wilmington, then headed to the movies to see Sex and the City 2. After hearing the reviews, my expectations were not too high. The movie was a bit of a stretch, and the 1st was definitely better but I always enjoy seeing the girls!

So now we are at week 18... and next Thursday, we find out if it's a boy or a girl! I cannot wait!!