16 Weeks!

I am 16 weeks pregnant today! Woohoo! :)

Here's what Babycenter.org says about this week:

How your baby's growing:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. 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.

How your life's changing:

The top of your uterus is about halfway between your pubic bone and your navel, and the round ligaments that support it are thickening and stretching as it grows. You're probably feeling a whole lot better as you settle into pregnancy, too. Less nausea, fewer mood swings, and "glowing" skin contribute to an overall sense of well-being.

Soon you'll experience one of the most wonderful moments of pregnancy — feeling your baby move. While some women notice "quickening" as early as 16 weeks, many don't feel their baby move until about 18 weeks or more. (And if this is your first baby, don't be too impatient — you may not be aware of your baby's movements until 20 weeks or so.) The earliest movements may feel like little flutters, gas bubbles, or even like popcorn popping. Over the following weeks they'll grow stronger and you'll be able to feel them much more frequently.


I am looking forward to feeling the baby move! The other day Nick asked me if I felt pregnant yet...I really don't. I'm wearing maternity clothes but I feel like I'm just wearing them for no other reason than I'm gaining weight. I don't have the definite baby bulge yet (it's still just...a bulge!) and I haven't felt any real movement yet. I think once that happens this pregnancy will feel more real.

And "glowing skin"?? Ha! I have more breakouts now than I ever did in high school! It's getting a little ridiculous, but it's all worth it. :)

I'm excited to know that the baby will be going through a growth spurt in these next few weeks! I love looking at the ultrasounds and seeing how much bigger he or she has gotten!

Oh and speaking of he or she, Nick and I are starting to get closer to agreeing on a baby name! Nothing too exciting yet, we are still very different, but we're getting closer! :)

Next appointments:
Dr. Office - This Thursday at 3:30 pm
Ultrasound - November 10th at 8:30 am

Happy 16 weeks bean! :)