Baby Hobgood: 17 weeks!

I am a little late this week on the update! We have had a long and crazy week for us. My sweet pop has been in the hospital for a few weeks now and was diagnosed with cancer this past weekend. Almost everyday last week, I was up at the hospital visiting with him and just being around family. It was been TOUGH, ya'll. There is nothing easy about cancer, sickness, or anything of that nature when it is someone you love. It is not easy to watch them get weaker as every day goes by. It is not easy to watch each family member hurt and sob and cry out to God. He will begin chemo tomorrow in hope that it can stop and slow the cancer down. We are praying healing and comfort for him as he approaches this scary road. We are praying for no suffering and for our family to take hold and embrace EVERY moment we have with him. I just want to also point out that the Lord has orchestrated this into our lives in the most graceful way possible. Every step, nurse, procedure, person, EVERYTHING we have come in contact with during these past two weeks, God has made His glory known. It is amazing how much He cares for His people and He will will take care even the tiniest of worries to make this journey a little bit more comforting. Can you join me in praying that and for peace and understanding in this time for us?

Other than that, like I said, our week was crazy with this devastating news then shooting Friday and Saturday, a 14 hour wedding. (I pat myself on the back for that one you guys!) In no way was it easy, but I did it, it was a blast and I cannot thank friends and family for praying for me through the day. So thankful. The best thing that happened last week was feeling our sweet guy move! More on that below... :)

Last week right at 17 weeks and when I felt him for the first time!

Today at 17 weeks 5 days!

This week, baby is the size of a: sweet potato!

Due date: January 17th, 2014

How far along: 17 (1/2) weeks

Next appointment: September 3rd

Gender: ITS A BOY!!!!

Total weight gain/loss: I think about 5-10 lbs. I will really need to check next time at my appt!

Stretch marks: None!

Swelling: Just feet after shooting a wedding, which is normal!

Maternity clothes: I have a few pairs of pants and cute solid tees! I am wearing the pants pretty often because they are so dang comfy, but my shirts are still too big and I look more like I ate too many chips and salsa than anything else! ;-)

Belly button: Normal

Sleep: Sleep was great last week before the weekend. THEN the weekend came, I shot a 14 hour wedding and I don't think my body could slow down. So exhaustion has hit me this week and I am going to bed earlier than usual. 

Food cravings/aversions: Fruit! Grapefruits, peaches, bananas, apples. Pickles. Mexican food. YEP!

Movement: YES, YES, YES!!! I felt him last Wednesday night right at 17 weeks! Earlier in the day I felt the same thing but I had no idea what it was. It felt more like gas than anything else. Later in the day after dinner  I was laying on the couch and I felt it again. At first I questioned if it was him, then I convinced myself it wasn't. Then not even 10 minutes later it happened again and it was obvious it was him! Such an amazing feeling!!! Everyday his movements get more and more obvious. I am just so excited for Heath to be able to feel him. 

Labor signs: Nope

What I miss: Nothing really at all!

What I'm loving: Just simply being pregnant! I have loved every bit of this journey so far. I know I am only half way through it (woah!) but it has been one of the coolest experiences ever. And getting to buy the cutest little outfits for him...I cannot handle myself. I have already bought to sets of hangers for all the clothes I have bought and we have received from sweet friends! Thank you all for your outpouring of love on baby hobgood ALREADY! WE ARE BLESSED!

What I'm looking forward to: For it to be OBVIOUS, I am pregnant and not just consuming a lot of food and letting it all hang out! Haha! And for Heath to feel our sweet pea move!

Best moment this week: Feeling our sweet boy move and shake and dance around in my belly! Other than that, it has been a very emotional week for my family and I with my Pop in the hospital.

Milestones: Those sweet little fishy movements from him. Hopefully our next milestone will be deciding on a name for our little man!