Week 16

In the next few weeks, Junebug "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 far along: 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: -2 lbs. (from pre-pregnancy weight)
Maternity clothes: Dress pants for school...yet my jeans still fit. :)
Stretch marks: I don't think I have any yet!
Sleep: Getting plenty...but getting up about every 3 hours to go to the restroom
Best moment this week: Celebrating New Years with friends, and realizing that this year (well, in 6 months) we are having a baby :)
Movement: As seen, Junebug's moving all around - I'm just not sure that I'm feeling it yet.
Food cravings: Nothing new...still mainly fruit and some more salty snacks (popcorn, chips, etc.)
Gender: ???
Labor Signs: None!
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Eating Lunchables for lunch... :)
What I am looking forward to: Feeling Junebug move...or jab
Weekly Wisdom: Eat slower...I get too full too fast, then am starving like an hour or two later
Milestones: Buying maternity pants...