Kicking and Stretching

I had a quick check-up and blood draw at my appointment this past Wednesday. Baby measured right on track and the heartbeat sounded great. My husband was out of town this past week so the IP's came over with dinner Wednesday night and helped me entertain the kids, they are so thoughtful. It is always great to see them and my kids feel the same. 

My belly is getting pretty big now,  I can't fit into many non-maternity things. My youngest is always rubbing on my belly and telling me how big it is. I am using Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter on my belly to help soothe the dryness and help with the stretching. It smells so good and isn't greasy, definitely a must have lotion. Now that the baby is bigger I can feel it move and kick all day and night, I can actually feel it kicking around now. 

The wait to find out the gender is torture, S & E have that ultrasound appointment the middle of next month. I can't wait to shop for this special baby. I already have some gifts in mind but knowing the gender would really help me decide what to get.

I took a self picture on Wednesday for my surrogate group, here I was this past Wednesday at 17w,4d.