Week 16 & Doctor visits 4 & 5

July 27th, 2010
By Cyndi

(I'm stealing a friend's blog layout for some variety this week)
How Far Along:  16 weeks
Total Weight Gain / Loss:  Well, since I never had morning sickness, my weight has only been going up .... so far 10 lbs.  (I'm not sure I will want to admit the total weight gain in a few more weeks)
Maternity Clothes:  I've been scoping out the options and shopping online will most likely be the most successful avenue.  I'm sporting a maternity band so I don't have to zip & button my pants.  Hopefully this method can work for another 2 weeks.  A friend gave me some of her old maternity clothes and the jean capris are so comfy!!
Sleep:  I wake up approx 3 times per night to pee and turn over.  Not good. 
Best Moment of the Week:  Hearing both heart beats at my impromptu doctor appointment (see worst moment of the week on why it was impromptu) and again at our 16 week checkup  We will be scheduling the big 20 week ultrasound soon where we could, but won't  be finding out the sexes.  Dr.C (another one in the practice) said heartbeats in the mid 140's and lots of movement. 
Worst Moment of the Week:  A throbbing headache that began on Sunday and by Wednesday of last week was unbearable.  Matt was out of town and I decided to call the doctor.  She wasn't too concerned, but since I hadn't been in for 3 weeks, she asked me to stop by.  I saw Dr. C and she feels that my headaches are sinus related and gave a few recommendations.  I was feeling better by Thursday morning and much better by Friday morning.
Food Cravings:  I like it all ... feed me please! (Review weight gain .... no issues here)
Movement:  Nothing yet.  Between now and 20 weeks, I might start to feel them!
Belly Button In or Out:  Really?  Must I answer this?  Still have an innie, thank you very much
What I Miss:  Sleeping through the night (wait, shouldn't that be something after they've arrived?) and clothes shopping at some of my favorite stores ....
Milestones:  Baby's now the size of an avocado (4.6in & 3.5 oz times Two)!  Watch what you say...tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean s/he can now pick up your voice. A few more minuscule changes: Eyebrows, lashes, and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming.

And for your viewing pleasure, see how I've grown ....

16.5 weeks

Along with a sneak preview of one of the crib sheet sets (other is on back order for a month)