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Sweet Baby 16 Weeks

Published February 4, 2012 Last Updated October 10, 2018 By Courtney 29 Comments

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Our Sweet Baby is now the size of an Avocado!

This week I started getting the round ligament pain.  WOW.  I guess it’s a good sign that baby is growing, but they’re pretty annoying.  Getting up too quickly will result in a sharp stabbing pain so I’m definitely taking it easy and no jumping around!  I’m trying to keep active and the nice weather is helping – can’t say I miss the snow.  I may not be able to do what I did before pre-pregnancy, but I am doing what I can without hurting myself and baby.  I do miss using my powerblock weights though!

16 weeks 1 day


About our baby: Our sweet baby now measures 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. (summary from babycenter)
About me: I feel so much better since leaving my first trimester.  Hoping the 3rd is this smooth also.  I am loving the energy bursts I get.  Although I still am pretty exhausted at times.
How far along? 16 Weeks 1 Day  
Total weight gain:
  1.3lbs!
Maternity clothes? Purchased a new bra this week!
Stretch marks? None yet, I know they’ll be coming!
Sleep: Harder to get comfortable lately. 
Best moment this week:
Finally wanting certain sweets again, although I’m not sure if that is a good thing!
Worst moment this week:  Going to Burger King for my craving of Fries and a Whopper Jr.  Both burgers were stone cold and hubby’s had a hair.  We walked them right back up and told them and received new burgers that were just as cold minus the added hair.  FAIL.
Miss Anything?  COLD deli meat
Movement: I’m not sure.
Food cravings:  Watermelon and grapefruit
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still chicken almost any way you cook it. Especially ground chicken.
Gender: We’re finding out in March! 🙂
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Ligament pains – OUCH!
Belly Button in or out? Same, in.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy! 🙂
Looking forward to: Hearing baby’s heartbeat at our appointment on Wednesday. 🙂

16 weeks 1 Day

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Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

Comments

  1. Nichol says

    February 4, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Your belly is too cute! I would have told BK to give me a refund, yuck. If I was preggo I would have vomited right there probaly lol.

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  2. Zippy says

    February 4, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Your fruit references are awesome.

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  3. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    February 4, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I remember those ligament pains even after 4 years!

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  4. Alison says

    February 4, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    I love your little belly!!! You are adorable and I’m so excited for you!!!

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  5. Laurie says

    February 5, 2012 at 2:09 am

    So exciting!

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  6. Momstart says

    February 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I love following along with you. I can’t have anymore kids. so it’s neat to watch your story.

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  7. Donna says

    February 4, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Thank you for sharing your progression with us! And I hate you had such a bad experience and BK…hair – yuck!

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  8. Toni Patton says

    February 4, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    YOu are too precious. Only 1.3 pounds you teeny thing 🙂

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  9. Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says

    February 5, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Awe, a little avocado!

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  10. Karen says

    February 5, 2012 at 4:35 am

    How sweet! Your baby will be here before you know it!

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  11. Mellisa says

    February 5, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    You are so cute! I wish my baby bump would have looked like that. Congrats

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  12. HilLesha says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:44 am

    Been having those ligament pains lately, too. Forgot all about those, lol! 🙁

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  13. Pixie Deals says

    February 5, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    I remember those ligament pains!! Not fun

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  14. Melissa says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:49 am

    That is a fun belly shot.

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  15. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Love love the belly show and i can’t beleive your not wearing maternity clothes yet

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  16. Simply Being Mommy says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Love your little baby belly!

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  17. nicóle says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Round ligament pain is def not fun! Take it easy Mamas!

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  18. Marcie W. says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    BARF at the Burger King incident! Sorry you’re hurting but it’s so well worth it 🙂

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  19. Double Duty Mommy says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I love your “my view” shots!

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  20. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:11 am

    That round ligament pain is horrendous. I hope you don’t suffer from it too much.

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  21. Karen says

    February 6, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    It will fly right by! Enjoy!

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  22. Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Oh I love your belly! I remember those ligament pains with my son…they were just awful! I didn’t experience them with my daughter though (thank goodness). I hope the 3rd trimester goes well for you!

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  23. Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger) says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    You are still so teeny!

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  24. Tammy says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I hope everything keeps going so well.

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  25. Somerset wedding gal says

    February 7, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    So exciting! Artistic comparison of sizes as well – difficult to get a hold on how big they actually are inside you!

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  26. Wisconsin Mommy says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I’m sorry you are having pain – hopefully it will be short lived.

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  27. Faith and Family Reviews says

    February 9, 2012 at 1:22 am

    I’m so excited for you! I hope that the pain goes away fast though.

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  28. That Bald Chick says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    The ligament pains were the worst for me. Well, those and the constant heartburn. Ugh. Sorry about your yucky burgers.

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  29. Week 16 Pregnancy says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:33 am

    Many congrats, loved reading your story and look forward to following along!

    Reply

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