Photo taken at 17 and a half weeks (I’m a bit behind on posting)

Bump Size: Starting to get a little more round but still not very noticeable. I’ve finally put on about 2 kilos. 

Symptoms: Feeling good! No nausea and my energy is back. Dealing with a respiratory infection that’s bringing up asthma symptoms though. 

Sleep: I still need a lot of sleep but have stopped going to bed so early. The big difference is the mornings – I used to love them but now seem to always be dragging my feet. 

Style: Fitting into all my clothes still.

What I’m eating:  No cravings, except for the need to start every morning with a glass of watered down orange juice that must be consumed before getting out of bed. Still loving tzatziki dip, red meat, mandarins. 

Baby Prep: Yay for gumtree! I bought a grey bookshelf and beautiful rocking chair this week – both totaling $65. I especially love the rocking chair and am so thankful  to find one that’s not ridiculously oversized.

Highlight this week: Finding out that I got a High Distinction and topped my class for my first assignment, for my Masters!

Bump Size: Pretty non-existent! Still no bump to speak of, with a hint of roundness where my previously completely flat stomach was. 

Symptoms: Each morning I still feel a little bit of nausea but apart from that, my sickness has disappeared. I’m usually tired in the early evenings and my skin isn’t as clear as it used to be.

Sleep: I can’t cope with less than 8.5 hours and have been known to sleep for up to 11, which was heavenly!

Style: I can fit into all of my clothes although some jeans/pants are getting a little tight. If I sit for long periods of time or eat a big meal, the top button needs to come un-buttoned.

What I’m eating: A lot of low fat greek yogurt and Tzatziki dip (of which the main ingredient is greek yogurt!), plus red meat has been sounding good lately. 

Baby Prep: Buying a chest of drawers for baby’s room on super sale – $200 down from $699. Oh and obsessively checking Gumtree for rocking chairs that I like, as I’m super picky and find the large Glider type chairs to be hideous!

Highlight this week: Attending a martial arts workshop where I learnt how to facilitate a three day self defence course. It felt great to prove that at 15.5 weeks pregnant I can still kick butt and even broke a piece of wood with my bare hands.