17 Weeks:

Symptoms this last week: Vaginal Lightening bolts, and random weird twinges/pulling feelings. Moments of VERY lightheaded-ness to the point of seeing black and hearing tunnel sounds--not yet passed out though. (I think I just was over dressed for the heat). Oh and a symptom I had that I didn't really notice was a symptom till it stopped was---I no longer have to wake up in the middle of the night to pee.

Weight gain (148lbs starting): -8lbs (140lbs) PUT MY FIRST LB ON!

Cravings: Sour Patch kids-found some knock offs which are holding me right now.

Pictures: Nope its an odd week, no change anyway.

How Big is the Baby at 17 Weeks Pregnant?
Your baby is anywhere from 4.4 to 4.8 inches by pregnancy week 17 and weighs almost 3 ½ ounces! If you were to hold your baby at 17 weeks pregnant, he would fit snugly in the palm of your hand. Your baby is about the size of a small pomegranate by pregnancy 17 weeks.

Your Baby's Growth and Development
Your baby during week 17 is now very mobile, gleefully moving his joints here, there and everywhere and will continue to do so as you continue your pregnancy week by week. The cartilage making up the skeleton in your baby's body is starting to transform into bone. At pregnancy 17 weeks time your baby should be hearing things. Your baby will start putting on some layers of fat in the weeks to come, though at this point in time your baby is made up of primarily water.

You may be feeling your baby move intermittently after pregnancy week 17, though as your pregnancy progresses you will likely start feeling your baby move more and more.

There are many natural health practitioners that believe in the power of touch. Though your little one is still very small, your touch may do much to help him feel safe and warm inside the womb. If you haven't started already, you might consider rubbing your 'pooch' in calming circular motions. This will not only help comfort your little one, but will help initiate the bonding process with you and your newborn baby throughout your pregnancy and after.

Other women find comfort when playing music to their unborn children. There is evidence suggesting that your baby responds to music even while in the womb. Thus, there is no harm in playing some calm and engaging music to your baby even while they are in the womb.