16 Week Report

Baby is the size of an Avacado this week!


How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 4 lbs.

How big is baby? The size of an avacado

Maternity clothes? Still wearing my regular clothes, but finally started shopping for maternity clothes. My guess is in the next week or so I will start wearing them. I have found some great deals online and in stores, so I am taking advantage of the sales and clearance racks and stocking up!

Sleep? I have been on a wierd sleep schedule. It takes me awhile to get to sleep, but I generally sleep pretty good. I have started to use a body pillow for support, so sleeping on my side isn't so painful.

Best moment this week? Hearing the baby's heartbeat this past week at the doctors. It was such a great little sound. Every time I hear that little heartbeat I tear up. I cannot believe there is a little person growing inside of my. It is so crazy to think. Baby's heartbeat was 160 beats per minute, which many people are saying that means it is a girl. The doctor told me to not believe any old wives tales as that one is not true. We'll see!

Movement? I think I feel things, but then again it may just be gas! Not really sure. Everything I read says around 17 weeks is when you can start feeling the baby and around 20-22 weeks is when you can feel the baby from the outside. This is one thing that I am very excited about!

Food cravings? Still chicken nuggets!

Labor signs? Nope.

Belly button in or out? In.

How are you feeling? Pretty good. I have had few days where I felt really sick after I ate. Other than that though I am feeling really good.

What I miss: My family. It is so hard to be far away from my parents and sister. It times like this that I really wished I lived closer to them, so they could experience the pregnancy with me in person. Although I chat with pretty frequently via the phone and emails.

What I'm looking forward to: The Jason Mraz concert tomorrow night!

Milestone: Hearing a healthy baby's heartbeat!

* And mark your calendars, on October 15 we will find out if we are having a boy or a girl. We are so excited. A lot of our family and friends are saying it is a girl, but we will see. :)