16 Weeks

1. How far along?: 16weeks 2 days per LMP, 17 weeks 2 days per Ultrasound 
2. How big is baby?:  Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces
3. Weight gain?: around 7 pounds
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm still wearing my normal clothes, but use my belly band quite a bit now.
6. Sleep?: I've been sleeping awesome this week.  The last couple have been rough with back pains, so it's nice to actually sleep good again.   
7. Best moment this week?: OB appt on 3/22.  We got to schedule our Anatomy Scan.  2 weeks from today : ) We'll hopefully be finding out if LO is a Boy or a Girl!!
8. Food cravings?: No cravings really. 
9. Symptoms?: Round ligament pain..Ouch!  It doesn't hurt near as bad now that i know what to expect though.
10. Exercise?: Lots of walking! 
    DH and i take our puppy for a 2.5 mile walk any chance we get. 
11. Gender?: Everyone is saying boy.  Except my mom and niece.  I would prefer a boy first, but really want a girl next.  We are only planning on having 2 children, so i will be excited with whatever we get :)
12. Movement?: not yet, but can't wait!
13. Belly button?: hasn't changed
14. What I miss?: Beer.  DH had one last night and it smelled so good!
15. Labor signs?: WAY to early for this!
16. What I'm looking forward to?: The anatomy scan in 2 weeks.. So excited to know who this LO is in my belly.  Is it Leightyn Nichole or Easton Ryan...

Picture taken at 16 weeks 0 days (Baby is defn. starting to make his/her appearance:)

14 weeks

 

1. How far along?: 14 weeks  
2. How big is baby?:  The size of a lemon about 3 1/2 inches
3. Weight gain?: 5ish pds i think  
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm still wearing my normal clothes, but things are getting tighter.
6. Sleep?: I've been having some neck and shoulder issues this week.  I wake up in the middle of the night with horrible aches and pains.  I have a chiropractor appt on Friday, lets hope that helps out. 
7. Best moment this week?: My bump is finally starting to grow, makes me feel so much closer to the baby.
8. Food cravings?: No cravings really. 
9. Symptoms?: Sleepiness seems to finally be going away.  Just aches and pains.   
10. Exercise?: DH, Puppy and I have been walking a lot.  IT's great to get out and get some fresh air.
11. Gender?: I've been saying this LO was a boy all along, however the other night i had a dream he/she was a little girl.  In the dream we were at my BFF Jackie's wedding and the little girl was dressed in this super cute little dress and matching headband.  We shall see. : )
12. Movement?: too early
13. Belly button?: hasn't changed
14. What I miss?: normal sleep
15. Labor signs?: WAY to early for this!
16. What I'm looking forward to?: Vegas in April!!!  and our anatomy scan : )  WE will be scheduling that in 2 weeks at our next Dr. appt.  Can't wait : )

This picture was taken today at 14 weeks 0 days! : )