Pregnancy: Weeks 16-19

Well, I am back again to share the details of weeks 16-19 of my pregnancy. Last week I posted my 12-15 bumpdates which you can see here. Time is continuing to go crazy fast and I feel like I will blink and we will have our baby. 

How far along: 16 weeks!

Baby Size:  Baby is 3.5 ounces and the size of an avocado. (4.6 inches).

Weight gain: Still no weight gain and lost a little more due to puking. Boo!

Maternity clothes: Got some maternity jeans and they are wonderful! I will probably live in these for the next 6 months!

Stretch marks: No sign of these yet. I really need to get some belly butter to help prevent.

Sleep: Still sleeping like a rock! 

Best moment this week: My appointment today! Heartbeat was 159 (LOVE!)

Looking forward to: Celebrating Father’s Day with my Dad and Father-in-law. Love them!

What I miss: Probably this week I miss being able to exercise as much.

Movement: Still nothing. But I am ready and waiting for it to happen.

Food cravings: Unfortunately carbs, carbs, carbs!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still getting pretty queasy with different smells and my normal foods of eggs, fruit (besides watermelon), and coffee.

Gender: Will find out in ONE MONTH!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Getting a bigger belly! Makes the nausea not seem so bad.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Excited to be 4 months pregnant! 

Nursery: Looking at some ideas on Pinterest and getting closer to deciding on colors.

 
Workouts: (feeling sheepish) not much right now…


Didn't get a picture this week. oops!

How far along: 17 weeks!

Baby Size: My babe is as 5.9 ounces and as big as an onion! (5.1 inches).

Weight gain: I think I have gained some weight back this week. Been feeling a little better. Crossing fingers that it ends soon!

Maternity clothes: Loving maxi dresses and my maternity pants. Sooo comfy!

Stretch marks: No sign of these yet...still haven’t ordered the cream.

Sleep: I love my sleep. 

Best moment this week: Having my sister come up for a couple of days to hang out and seeing my parents!

Looking forward to: Making a trip to IKEA with my mother-in-law and sister-in-laws tomorrow! Getting a dresser for the baby room! SO excited!

What I miss: Not missing much lately.  

Movement: Still nothing but I am wondering if I just haven’t noticed them yet…

Food cravings: Macaroni and Cheese! Hilarious because I haven’t had the box kind in a long time but it is all that sounds good right now. Pregnancy is so funny!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes, but not as sick. Just trying to stay away from certain triggers.

Gender: Oh my goodness it is getting so close. Three weeks!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Still nauseous but I am used to it now.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Happy, happy, happy!

Nursery: Getting a dresser this weekend! Will post pictures later!

 
Workouts: Walking a couple times a week and trying to still lift those weights.

How far along: 18 weeks!

Baby Size: Little one is 6.7 ounces an as big as a sweet potato! (5.6 inches).

Weight gain: I think I am actually gaining my weight back! Woohoo!

Maternity clothes: I have bought a couple of dresses that aren’t maternity but are stretchy and I love them! 

Stretch marks: Still nothing… 

Sleep: Sleeping on my side more and if I turn really quickly I sometimes get a sharp pain in my belly. Heard that it is normal though.. 

Best moment this week: BABY FLUTTERS! I felt them yesterday and it was A-MAZING!

Looking forward to: Spending the weekend with my family for the Fourth of July and relaxing. 

What I miss: Nothing really.

Movement: Yes! Those tiny cute little baby flutters.

Food cravings: Still loving my mac-n-cheese and now crazing chex mix! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Certain smells and foods. 

Gender: Two weeks, two weeks! 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Still having some nausea but getting better. Tightness in my belly as it is getting bigger. And I have started getting the lovely heartburn… awesome.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: SOO excited. 

Nursery: I got a TON of stuff at IKEA last weekend and I am so excited to start getting the room put together.

 
Workouts: Walking

How far along: 19 weeks!

Baby Size: Little dear is 8.5 ounces and as big as a mango! (6 inches).

Weight gain: I have gained three pounds! I never thought I would be excited to have gained weight but I am!

Maternity clothes: I am going to have to buy some more maternity shirts pretty soon. Won’t be able to get away with not having any for very much longer. Oh well… Shopping!

Stretch marks: Not that I have seen. 

Sleep: Sleeping great but I feel like I can’t get enough. Love those naps on the weekends!

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat today! That sound will never get old to me I swear.

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender NEXT WEEK!! I am over the moon excited.

What I miss: Nothing!

Movement: Love those tiny flutters.

Food cravings: My macaroni and crackers.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not as much this week but still fruit and eggs.

Gender: ONE WEEK!

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: Still a little nauseous and heartburn

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: JOY!

Nursery: Making progress this weekend!

 
Workouts: Night walks with my hubs.