I am 17 weeks pregnant (due May 3rd), and Baby Cakes is about the size of an onion. I wake up every morning and turn sideways in my bathroom mirror, hoping to see a big bump.
(Taken this morning)
But it’s so small. But when I think about the size of an onion, and look at my unusually long torso, I’m guessing that little Baby Cakes is probably swimming around in there like it’s the Pacific Ocean. Lots of room to spread out.
But I’m determined to LOOK 4 months pregnant, so on Saturday, I dressed in my tightest sweater, stood with my belly in direct sunlight, put my hands on my back like a preggo, and…
Voila! A bump! A big bump! At least it looks big to me. 99.9% of my clothes still fit, but I went to the doctor today, and I’ve gained about 10 lbs. I can’t say I was thrilled to find that out, but I did lose 6 lbs during the first trimester, so overall, I suppose it’s not quite as much as it seems.
And filling up that big belly today…
Veggie chips on the way to the doctor’s office this morning. My stomach was a little finicky, and the thought of a real breakfast made me feel icky. When I got home, a green apple sound yummy.
For lunch, I went out with Meeker and my mother-in-law and had a bean burrito – no photo, lo siento. It filled me up considerably, and 5.5 hours later, I’m not hungry. There must have been a lot of tasty fat in those refried beans! Bring it on.
While waiting for my hunger to resurface, I’ve been baking. First, Holly’s vegan Pumpkin Molasses Cookies.
And currently in the oven is a loaf of Jenna’s Cranberry Walnut Orange Bread. I ate the rest of the orange after I zested it, too.
I’m planning on toting these baked goods with me to New Mexico – which is where my family is going for Thanksgiving. I can’t wait! Remember that big industrial kitchen last year? I can’t wait to get in there again!
Apples or oranges? Which do you like better? I have to say apples. Hands down.
I’m team oranges, all the way! And OMG you’re such an adorable mommy-to-be!!!
Your precious bundle of love is due on my birthday. I have to say that its a great birthday to be born on. You are looking great. Wishing ya’ll a wonderful Thanksgiving. Say hello to everyone from us.
Ahh! How exciting, Lori! I’ll be sure to remember that date! Happy thanksgiving to you all as well!
Omg imagine if the baby is born on the day of the Royal Wedding. Imagine! These are the things I get excited about…
im soooooo excited for you. you dont really look preggo at all, but i suppose when you push your belly wayyyy out i can kinda sorta see it.
im jealous that youll be in mexico…have so much fun, soak up lots of sun and eat lots of guacamole.
It’s actually NEW mexico – but it’ll be sunny there, too – so I’ll be sure to soak it up and eat some guac while I’m there anyway.
awwww you are going to be the cutest mom ever! seriously.
hope you enjoyed the cookies, and if you want, i will personally bake you some if you bring me along with you to mexico. cool?
love ya,
holly
Just found your blog and I love it! This post is too cute
Your belly is soo cute!! So excited for a fellow teacher!!
You have NO idea how much I love the name Baby Cakes. I am jealous that you are pregnant and I’m not and you have that name. It is so freaking cute.
I use the expression “crazy cakes” all the time and it makes me smile every time I read “baby cakes;” plus that expression is just cute as hell.
That’s awesome that you get Turkey Day in NM. I don’t remember from last year, why that destination? Does a lucky relative live there?
You crack me up – I would totally do the same thing as you if I were pregnant. Tightest shirt I could find, sticking belly out, snap a photo. <3 it!! And I'm pretty sure I wore that sweater in green today.
You're such a cute little mama!!
that bread sounds deliiiicous! ahh look at your cute lil bump! your going to be the cutest mom!!
Apples for me too! I don’t really like oranges. The closest thing to an orange I will eat is a clementine
Apples! Green apples are the best things in the world.
I agree apples > oranges, except in the winter – for some reason oranges sometimes taste SO good in winter..
Love the baby bump!! Don’t worry – a bigger, rounder bump will come
! Until then, keep on with those veggie chips – lovvvvve those 
Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!
You’re so cute! I think with someone as fit as you it’s perfectly normal to be slow to show. But you are sooo adorable as a momma!
Oh my gosh. You are pretty much the CUTEST ever.
Those cookies look amazing. I want some now.
I go back and forth between apples and oranges. Usually apples, but sometimes a good orange is the BEST.
you are too stinkin cute!!! i could tell you 100 times!! i’m so excited for you.
apples! a) they are easier to eat and b) they have that sweetness with a crunch!
Love the baby bump!
And I’m not a huge fan of apples (I know, who doesn’t like apples, right?), so I’ll have to pick oranges.
Apples for sure…I love the crunch!
And they are a lot more versatile, I think.
Apples for sure!!
I have to say you look awesome!! So happy
I have a weirdly long torso too, so I’m hoping that means I’ll have a bitty baby bump too. I mean, at least it’s easier to sleep and move around when the bump is smaller, right??
Oh, that orange nut bread sounds amazing! but I’m still more an apple person
You look so young in the first picture!
Very cute preggo pics.
I’m on team orange!
I promise you’re going to go to sleep one night, somewhere around your 4th or 5th month, and wake up the next morning to a basketball under your shirt. Pinky swear!
Apples for sure – it’s the best time of year for them too.
I’m so excited to find out what you’re having! (Assuming you are going to find out and tell us….) Please do!
Happy Thanksgiving to the cutest pregnant teacher I know.
Love the pictures! You’re going to make the cutest mom ever.
My friend who is expecting didn’t start to have her baby bump until about 18-19 weeks, and I remember her saying the same thing about the long torso spreading things out.
I’d have to say that lately I’ve been mostly into oranges, but I love a good, crunchy apple too!
Hey – just found your website!! You are too cute!! I wish I looked like you at 17 weeks! You will appreciate the small belly the further along you go…its gets really uncomfortable. But you may not if you have a long torso!
Congrats!!
Caree
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Brian Regan? If you say yes, I heart you even more…
Yesssss!! You’re the only person who caught that reference!! I heart you even more, too…
Can I play for both teams? I like them both!
You look amazing, little bump and all
Gosh, you are too cute! Love your attempt at having a baby bump to show!
Happy Thanksgiving!
You’re so cute! Don’t worry…in a few months, you’ll wish you had that little bump again.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love apples lately! Especially Pink Ladies and Honeycrips. Although, I do love Clementines, especially when they have the cutie sticker on them! It’s just so cute!
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