Bumpdate - 16 Weeks

I'm sorry things have been quiet over here round these parts. We have been using every spare second to plan and coordinate our gender reveal that's coming up here in three weeks, that is if baby cooperates at our anatomy scan! I've got some things lined up, so hopefully this week between crafting I can get some of it posted!

What's baby up to this week? He/she is the size of a avocado (yum), measuring 4-1/2" long and weighs about 3-1/2 oz. He/she is gearing up for a growth spurt in the next few weeks and will gain weight and inches. Baby's legs are much more developed, his/her head is more erect than it has been and the eyes have moved closer to the front of the head. Baby's heart is pumping 25 quarts of blood each day and this amount will continue to rise.

What's been going on with mom? I'm starting to get impatient about getting a real preggo bump. With no clothes on it looks like its going to happen, but with clothes on I just look like I have been packing away the cheeseburgers. Hopefully this growth spurt will force baby out of my abdomen and into the world! I did more prenatal yoga last week and I walked my 1/2 mile everyday at lunch. Trying to stay active as best I can!

Symptoms: The crazy dreams have really kicked up. It seems like every night I am waking to remember some oddity that came up in my subconscious. With these dreams came a return of the insomnia too. Such fun! I tried using a body pillow to help me sleep, but my hips fell asleep, instead of me! The acne that was on my face has seemed to clear up, but now has taken up residence on my back! Lovely. Also I switched my prenatals so the constipation has been on a minimum. I thought the short fuse had taken a back burner, but there are certain things that set me off every time. I gotta learn to control these outbursts at random inanimate objects (computer!)

Yummy/Icky: Not really craving anything, unless someone puts an idea in my head....donuts or chips and dip (my downfall) Other than that I have been trying to stick with eating on the healthier side...but that doesn't always work out. I try to get in fruits and veggies everyday though

Clothing: Same as last week. Squeezing into everything I own. The girls seemed to have grown again and honestly I am putting off getting anything until the last possible minute.....although my aunt sent me some pregnancy/nursing pjs so at least at home I will be comfy! Haha.

Movement: Sporadic. Sometimes I think I feel it, and others I wonder if it's just gas. I wish it would be more consistent so I could know for sure!

Best Moment this Week: Setting a date for the reveal and getting out our invites!!!

Looking forward to: Seeing peanut again at our anatomy scan in two weeks!

And as always, here's a closeup of the chalkboard! Thanks for reading!