16 Weeks!!!!!

Feb/15/2013-Feb/21/2013

16 Weeks-Turnip Baby!!!!!

Size of baby:  Right now, my baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom.

My baby this week: Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, although I can still fit in some pre-pregnancy clothes. 

Sleep: Still sleeping around 8-10 hours a night and getting up twice to pee. Lots of very vivid dreams. 

Best Moment of the Week: My doctor measuring my uterus and showing me how much it has grown. I couldn't believe the difference a month has made! 

Movement: I think I feel flutters and little pokes but I can't be sure. I'm excited to feel the baby for sure.  

Food cravings: Hmm, this week I craved toasted bagels with cream cheese and gummy worms. I still don't have much of an appetite and there are less and less days where I feel really hungry. 

Gender: We find out on March 2nd! Two more weeks...I can't wait! 

What I Miss: Being able to eat a meal with an appetite. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Buying more baby stuff!

Milestones: The baby moving....I think. 

Emotions: Feeling rather sorry for myself lately. I'm getting uncomfortable and I'm tired of throwing up. 

Symptoms:  Nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, acne, headaches, gas pains, shortness of breath.