A Pregnancy Update: 16 weeks

So I didn't do this much with Dean and wish I had. I read TONS of them (every week!) and I told myself "I won't be that girl!" But I love them! And I love to look back at my pregnancy and reflect so here I go! Doesn't mean I'll do this every week, but occasionally!

My Symptoms: Aside from getting tired by 9pm, and sometimes getting out of breath easier than normal, I really feel pretty normal! Nausea has been gone a while, I haven't gotten tons of headaches. Honestly this pregnancy has been a lot easier than Deans! (And maybe I"m more distracted.)

People have started trying to touch my belly, so I guess that means I'm really showing now. It's funny to see the comparison of me with Dean at 14 weeks and this baby at 14 weeks.

Weight:I have gained about 8-9 pounds. More than I'd like, but I'm right on track with where I was with Dean. I'll be happy if I stay under 40 pounds again (even though it took a good year to get it all off!)

Gender: We will find out Early April! I'm excited! And yes WE WILL tell you :) Just not baby names! (Which we haven't even started to think about!)

Maternity Clothes: Yes.... for a while now. Pants were the first thing to go. Luckily I have some maternity pants that are smaller, and some that are bigger. I don't fit into the big ones (luckily!) Shirts I can wear some of my own, and some maternity. Really I'm in the weird in between stage where nothing fits and I look kind of funny no matter what I wear!

Movement: I think I may have felt some flutters, but it's so hard to tell at this point. With Dean I didn't feel movement for a LONG time because my placenta was in front. I'm hoping this baby is different!

Sleep:A few weeks ago was having a lot of hip pain, played around with pillows and I think I have it figure out! They tell you not to fall asleep on your back because it cuts off blood supply, so occasionally I wake up on my back in a fright! But really enjoying sleep :) Usually sleep from 9-7pm, and I feel rested! I know I will not get to enjoy that soon.

Cravings: Salty stuff, and icecream. Surprisingly I don't want a lot of sweet stuff! I'm also hungry ALL the time... making it difficult to not eat everything in sight! Happily all my aversions (chocolate, spinach, cheese) are pretty much gone!

What I Miss: I don't know... I really like being pregnant. I know that sounds annoying, but I do! Especially 2nd trimester!

Best Moment(s) of the Week: Dean showing what a good brother he'd be by practicing with his new baby doll! He loves her, always wants to tell her bye, and hello and hug her, and feed her her bottle.  Also walking with Julie, Judah and Dean on a beautiful 60 degree day in MN March, I'll take it!

 

Questions/Concerns: I have my next doctors appointment Monday! Just want to hear that heartbeat and make sure everything is normal :)

Goals for the Week: I dropped my fitness classes down from 5 a week to 4 a week. And it is GLORIOUS! I will go down to 3 mid-April, and then hopefully keep teaching as long as I can!

Looking back:I can't believe my baby is becoming a little boy! Just in time thankfully :) Still loves flannel. He's such a little man!