17 Weeks

Wow, 17 weeks.....just the sound of saying it in my head when I type it amazes me! Now the baby is supposed to be about 5 inches long and weigh about 5 ounces. Baby Keyes' skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, sweat glands are developing, and she can move her joints by now. Now, if I could only feel those movements. Hopefully before too much longer! What I CAN feel is indigestion, gas, and tiredness. I have been putting in some good hours when it comes to sleep but it just assures me that my body must be telling me what it needs in order to keep this baby safe and sound.

On Thursday we'll go for our 17 week checkup. Can't wait to hear that heartbeat again, but a little bummed to know we won't get a glimpse of Baby Keyes at this appointment (although we're hoping they'll somehow miraculously change their plan). That will be a first for us, so it feels kind of strange. Mat is really getting anxious to find out the gender. Me....not so sure. I'm excited but it seems kind of scary too. I think it will make it all seem even that much more real and I'll begin to attach emotionally even more. That should be a good thing, but in all honesty I think I'm still a little guarded to let myself go there emotionally. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm getting more and more safe with each passing day and allowing myself to enjoy and open my heart. The votes are showing a slight lead in the girl ranking. Hmmmm.....we shall see! I have a slight feeling that it's a boy, but nothing very convincing. I'm enjoying the mystery for now.