Pregnancy Diaries – Week 17
Ok so I keep falling behind in updating this. Technically I started week 18 this week so this will get me up to speed. Plus for some reason I have no idea where week 16 photos have gone but nothing major happened in that week except baby was as a big as a turnip 
First Trimester
Second Trimester
How far along?errr…Let’s just say 17 weeks, 6 days
How big is baby? It was a turnip…and the became a sweet potato
How I’m feeling? Really good. I’m loving this second trimester because I have energy and I’m not that huge that I’ve started doing the “duck-waddle” (as coined by Evs after we went to our monthly Obs appointment last week and we were SURROUNDED by ladies about to pop.) However, I have started doing that hand on back thing as I walk because GODDAMN by back is killing me.
Belly has popped out even more and if you saw my photo from my I Heart My Bodypost – yeah…well.
I can’t remember if I have mentioned this already, but I’ve started having trouble getting comfortable to sleep so I bought myself a Snoogle. You can bet I’m getting all up close and personal with this pillow (see pic #3 at the bottom – so comfortable). I don’t know how I slept without this before. Evs is feeling a little bit left out but I make him overheat anyways so he can’t complain.
Fitness? Hmph. Have a slight annoyance at the moment. Evs asked the question about the kind of exercise I should be doing (for some reason he feels like I’m exerting myself and should be moving around in a bubble. Slightly cute, slightly more annoying) and the doc was like “No running” even AFTER I had told him my running history and what exactly I was doing now (which is taking it slow, making sure my heart rate was not elevated). His concern – which coming from a male doctor I found slightly creepy but oh well – that my NIPPLES would get stimulated through the movement and start to produce colostrum (i.e. pre-milk).
Um, what?
THAT’S your biggest concern??? (I didn’t ask what I was meant to do when it was cold)
Gah.
So I’m “allowed” to walk briskly and swim. I appreciate my doc’s advice, but sometimes I feel like I know my body a little better. There’s that part of me (which I am sure is the Indian side that is wired to worship doctors) that says I should listen, but I’m also listening to my body as well.
So swimming it has been and lots of walks. I went to a yoga class at the gym which was run by a girl that was very nervous to have a pregnant woman (aka me) in her class. She kept looking over and instructing me to do hip-openers.
My hips were certainly opened by the end of it.
Weight?Hmm…not sure if I’ll continue to do post this. I have been thinking, given the thoughts around my own body image and the relationship my weight used to be – I don’t want that to dictate how I feel about myself. I’m NOT, but sometimes there is an unbidden thought of comparison that I don’t like as much. Also as an indication to anyone else out there as well that what I’m putting on or not is normal. It’s not – it’s just MY body going through the changes.
As long as I know that my body and my baby is well nutritioned and that my doc is happy with how I am going, then I’m not concerned. At my appointment I was measuring right on track for 17 weeks and the heartbeat was strong so I’m all happy.
(As an aside – OMG it never fails to make my own heart skip a beat when I hear the baby’s. I worry y’all).
How I’m changing? Popped out even more. At my cousin’s baby’s 1st birthday over the weekend everyone was fawning over it which was kinda nice. Although, my bump isn’t quite round – it’s sorta lumpy I feel haha.
What I miss?Still wine. I need to find a replacement and fast.
Symptoms? The itchiness continues to dog me and I have all my team at work on ‘itch-watch’ so they can admonish me if they see me start to move my hands over my belly. Sigh. Such a good team.
Also, yes the back pain hasn’t been fun. I think I pulled something the other day after sitting too long at a funny chair and I literally couldn’t walk without limping.
ALSO – um, I’ve got this LINE down my belly. A slightly darker, hairier LINE. Apparently it’s normal (I Googled and checked) – and is called a linea nigra.
Cravings? Nothing unusual, but I had some choc-mint ice-cream the other day and I thought, uh-oh this could lead me down a slippery path.
Aversions? Avocados are back! What I’m not liking is the veggie burger brand we normally buy. Yech. Will need to experiment with making my own.
Highlights this week? A healthy appointment where everything is going well. No major dramas which is what I want to hear. Also, more days of sunshine is making my heart sing. COME ON Melbourne.
chroniclesofdee
October 31, 2012 at 9:23 pm (232 days ago)Your looking gorgeous!
Sig
October 31, 2012 at 9:37 pm (232 days ago)Thank you darling
hAAthi
October 31, 2012 at 9:48 pm (232 days ago)Youve popped and how! And you carry if off with such panache
LOL @ nipple-concern, hip openers and yes, I share your being peeved with a doctor who seems to think he knows your body better than you do. I had that once with a gynaec, and I could have bonked him on the head for making stupid comments — except he had his face up my you-know-what so I just counted to 10 and let it go. Gah!
I think youre right about just taking it easy and not exerting yourself. Swim, walk and do whatever that makes you feel good without sending your heart a-flutter!
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:20 pm (228 days ago)Hahaha yes popped indeed. I think it was about the last time I was going to fit into that dress and I only barely squeezed into it
If people at work didn’t know before, they definitely did then!
Hahah oh my…that would have been awkward. I’m not against the docs advise, but I am getting a little tired of people treating me like I’m fragile.
Sanjanaa
November 1, 2012 at 1:39 am (231 days ago)I want that snoogle thing nowwwwwwww!!! So cool! It’ll be perfect for my back problem!
And you look lovely! No matter the weight! Be good to yourself and stay happy.
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm (228 days ago)OMG – that Snoggle is the best thing ever! Even if you’re not pregnant it’s comfy
Not concerned about weight – feeling good
Broomom
November 1, 2012 at 2:16 am (231 days ago)You look radiant! Have a lovely healthy pregnancy (& baby!)
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm (228 days ago)Thank you Broom!! I’m hoping you and TG are doing well as well
Krystal@Ms.Random
November 1, 2012 at 5:16 am (231 days ago)You look great girl!! Ev’s looks so happy awww
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:22 pm (228 days ago)Thank you!! Hahah Evs is getting more and more excited each week. He was researching prams on his own. I was amazed lol.
Emily
November 1, 2012 at 3:48 pm (231 days ago)Oh you look gorgeous!! Really!!
So so happy for you.
Prenatal yoga might be a nice addition, but yep – make sure you find a teacher who can teach you with confidence
hip openers will come easily as pregnancy will allow your joints a little more wiggle room, but don’t over do it 
Love this post, it really conveys your excitement – yay!! xxx
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:23 pm (228 days ago)Thank you! Yep looking for a good prenatal yoga class – it’s a bit hard to find one close by and the regular classes are a bit nervous taking in a pregnant student. Might have a look around on the net as well to see if there is any online clips I can do.
Masala Chica
November 2, 2012 at 3:40 am (230 days ago)You look beautiful. Don’t worry about the weight. You are healthy, glowing and look fantastic. And your nipples are doing great! Tha’s the most important thing right now!
Keep up the updates. But if you are tired. Sleep. We can wait
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Kiran
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:25 pm (228 days ago)Thank you darling….I wish I could see this glow you are talking about!! While physically I feel good, emotionally and mentally it’s a bit more of a challenge.
Hehe nipples are fine although now I’m worried what’s going to happen if I happen to be in an air-conditioned room lol.
Priyanka
November 3, 2012 at 4:20 am (229 days ago)Congratulations!!!!! I am so so happy for you! Its been such a long time since I have stayed away from blog reading that I missed your pregnancy announcement post!!
You look radiant!!!!!
Sig
November 4, 2012 at 9:26 pm (228 days ago)Hiya!! Thank you!! I can’t believe your little baby is already so big
Glad to see you’re blogging again and getting back into the health/fitness again. Take your time tho – enjoy baby 
Dixya@ Food, Pleasure, and Health
November 6, 2012 at 6:02 am (226 days ago)good to know everything is going fine with you and the little one. And m little jealous of that snoogle, looks so comfy.