First thought when my alarm went off this morning was "I'm 17 weeks today!" Every Thursday is a huge milestone for me and I love waking up and reading my weekly update. I have three that I read and they all differ a little but I'll share today's update from my What to Expect iPhone app.
Baby
Your baby is about five inches long and more than three and a half ounces--the size of your open hand (they said turnip three sentences ago!) Body fat (baby's, that is) is beginning to form and will continue to accumulate through the end of your pregnancy. By the time your baby is born, body fat will make up about two-thirds of his or her weight.
Your baby is almost certainly listening up by now. In fact, loud noises--the dog barking, the doorbell ringing--will actually startle your baby (and also get him or her used to such noises). Your baby's eyes are making small side-t0-side movements and can even perceive some light, though the eyelids are still sealed. And since practice makes perfect, your baby is sharpening his or her sucking and swallowing skills in preparation for that first suckle at your breast or bottle. In fact, most of the survival reflexes that your baby will have at birth are being perfected in utero right now.
My friend Krystal commented that she wants me to post a belly pic but there's not much to post yet. Joe has been insistent on taking weekly pictures but I don't have that big, round belly bump yet. I take that back, some days you can tell I'm pregnant (or at least I can tell) and other days it's not very noticeable.
I've always heard about pregnant women and the comments they get and now I can totally relate. A couple good ones yesterday: "You're still so early along, are you sure you aren't having twins??" REALLY? Thanks! Maybe the bump was just making an appearance yesterday? I don't think I've gained that much weight! And the best one yet, "I don't think that baby is hurting for food!" Again, thanks! Hahahaha, luckily I haven't become the crazy emotional pregnant lady yet and was able to just laugh it off. Or maybe it helps that the person who made that comment had just eaten the same exact lunch as me. I'll take it all with a grain of salt. If my pre-pregnancy pants start getting tight around my knees and ankles then I'll start to worry!
After all of the doom and gloom weather it looks like things are finally starting to look up. I just saw the forecast, 76 on Thursday! Finally! I think I'll plant some flowers this weekend and hope that it doesn't freeze anymore at night. This time last year I already had my window planter planted, this year all I've got are weeds. 
Isn't she the cutest thing ever? Auntie thinks so! This weekend was great! I met friends for dinner Friday, spent Saturday helping (if you can call it that) with the move and yesterday we had a wonderful brunch and spent the majority of the day at my sisters. I love having her closer. I woke up giddy on Sunday knowing that I could stop by and say hi---without having a 50 minute drive! 
Three weeks ago today we toured the Sex Museum in Amsterdam! We being my mom, Joe and I. My dad tells this story to everyone, but I haven't shared it yet. My dad was in meetings all day Friday so the three of us were on our own. As we were walking mom spotted the Sex Museum. "Oh, look! It's a Sex Museum! We need to go! Cross the street, we have to go!" She was adamant, I think Joe thought she was joking, but we crossed the street per her instructions and paid the fee to get in. I should've taken more pictures inside but I think I was too grossed out to even think about getting my camera out! It would've been good to have more documentation though! That night dad had to tell everyone that his wife took his son-in-law to a Sex Museum. Wonder how often that happens?! Sorry to tell your story mom---couldn't think of anything else to blog about though! :)
Our sweet and innocent little Subie proved to be not so sweet and innocent this past weekend. Can't believe I forgot to blog about this yesterday, it was definitely the most stressful part of my weekend! 