17 weeks oh yeah!

Today marks 17 weeks along in our amazing pregnancy!
Here's what our youngin' is doing now:

Speaking of packing on the pounds, that's what it's all about for baby this week. He's adding fat stores that will keep him warm and cozy after he's born. Your baby's weight will increase approximately six times over the next four weeks. Good to know you're not the only one tipping the scale. 

Also this week:

• Your baby is hard at work honing his sucking and swallowing reflexes—all the better for eating that 2 AM (and 5 AM, and 8 AM ...) meal in a few months! The finger and toenails are beginning to grow from their nail beds, which would explain why he'll need them trimmed almost as soon as he's born!
• Your baby weighs nearly 4 ounces and is a little over 5 inches long—about the size of a baked potato (load on the butter and sour cream, please)

The size of baked potato?!?!  Goodness!  I plan to weigh myself tonight to see how much I've gained.  Probably a few pounds, I guess!  Next week is SUPER busy for us....well, for me at least.  :) 

Monday I'm meeting about some possible part-time work to bring in a little extra cash.
Tuesday is our doctor appointment at 4pm, then I'm getting my hair colored at 6pm.
Wednesday is our ultrasound at 5:30pm...hopefully we will find out whether we're having a little boy or a little girl!  I can't wait!--then we're doing dinner with the family.
Thursday I'm getting a spray-tan after work.
Friday I'm taking a half-day off work to go home and get ready for the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner for Katy & Michael's wedding!
Saturday I'm getting an updo done for my hair and then it's off to the wedding!!  I'm excited!!!!  :)

Hopefully I will have time to make a post next week with updates!!

I am amazed at how fast my hair is growing during the pregnancy....it's so soft and it actually feels more full.  I am so thankful that I've been one of the "lucky ones" to feel good and enjoy being pregnant (so far).  Hopefully we won't run into any issues down the road.  :)  Can't believe we're getting close to the half-way point!  Baby J will be here before we know it!!!