17 weeks

So I had every intention of posting yesterday when I turned 17 weeks but I got busy with the kids and didnt get around to it. They are on their Christmas break right now and although its nice to have a break from the school routine, they are so full of energy and driving me batty. Never realized how loud they are. WOW!
So today I am 17.1 weeks. This past week went by really fast! I feel like i have gotten bigger. I have gained a couple pounds since my appt last week with my midwife but I can assure you its all because of the fruit I have been eating. Fruit, Salad and hamburgers have been a big hit with me this past week. I cant get enough of oranges. My new obsession. Who is this child? Why are they making me crave FRUIT. I am not really complaining, its just with my past pregnancies fruit was the furthest thing I wanted.
I am starting to get a little uncomfortable while sleeping. mostly my hips. they get sore very quickly, so I just have to cross my fingers I can fall asleep before they start to hurt.
I broke down and went on a much needed grocery trip. Been almost a month I think lol. It wasnt a crazy stressful trip, the kids were really good and helpful. But by the time I got home I was so exhausted and just not feeling well at all. The minute I sat on the couch I fell asleep. I was hoping I would be able to get a little further along before I started getting this tired from little outings. This past week I have been needing a little cat nap in the afternoon also. I treat myself to a small cappuccino on days that I am working so that little bit of caffeine helps me get through my work day. Its my weakness in the winter time. I could drink it all day long, but I am limiting it to only days that I work and I only drink it 1 time so I dont overload. Baby tolerates it too. I dont feel any bouncing around :)
Speaking of bouncing around. The night before last, right before I was going to go to bed, I felt the baby kick for the first time on the outside. It was really small and only happened 1 time. I have been feeling movement but it seems like every time I put my hand on my stomach the kicking stops. I felt it right where my waist bends. I was sitting down at the time too. It was a great feeling. Im going to enjoy it now before it gets painful and I wished I had a break from it.

Last but not least. I had a picture taken yesterday. I think I will resort to just taking a picture of myself in the mirror lol.
Little miss Jamison had to join in too.