Week 17 & 18 - Naming the Bump & A Growth Spurt

17 Weeks

The hubby and I have been duking it out over names. 

The girl name is settled. It has been decided for a while now. I love Amelia Mae (steal it and die). 

It a boy name that has been hard for us to decide. We have 2 names that we are each partial to. I like Elijah. It reminds hubby of the hobbit... He likes Oliver. I don't hate it but I don't love it. I just like Elijah better...
I need to look up the meanings. Maybe that can provide some sway (hopefully my way).

17 Week top shot

The upcoming ultrasound / party should help with the decision.

It will also help decide the nursery colors. There are going to be frogs. That is an obvious decision. I just need to know what to put with the green. Purple or blue. 

Waiting is over rated. 



Heartburn has been a constant plague for me. Especially when I eat too much. I have gotten really good about listening to my body & knowing when I need to stop & have snacks in between smaller meals. 

Apparently, growing genitals is a seriously strenuous process, because I find myself scarfing down food. I get done eating and look down and my plate and go 'holy crap, I ate it all!' My lunch box, has gone from bringing lots of choices, that I usually pick and choose from to empty (including 2 breakfast & my daily 'moonshine' jar-o'-OJ). 

Apparently, this is a normal thing. One of my co-workers is due one day later than me, and she is doing the same thing! Plus, my weekly Baby Center Emails were giving me the details. 

It's no wonder from here on out its not unusual to gain a pound a week!