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!
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. 🙂
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.
Your fruit references are awesome.
I remember those ligament pains even after 4 years!
I love your little belly!!! You are adorable and I’m so excited for you!!!
So exciting!
I love following along with you. I can’t have anymore kids. so it’s neat to watch your story.
Thank you for sharing your progression with us! And I hate you had such a bad experience and BK…hair – yuck!
YOu are too precious. Only 1.3 pounds you teeny thing 🙂
Awe, a little avocado!
How sweet! Your baby will be here before you know it!
You are so cute! I wish my baby bump would have looked like that. Congrats
Been having those ligament pains lately, too. Forgot all about those, lol! 🙁
I remember those ligament pains!! Not fun
That is a fun belly shot.
Love love the belly show and i can’t beleive your not wearing maternity clothes yet
Love your little baby belly!
Round ligament pain is def not fun! Take it easy Mamas!
BARF at the Burger King incident! Sorry you’re hurting but it’s so well worth it 🙂
I love your “my view” shots!
That round ligament pain is horrendous. I hope you don’t suffer from it too much.
It will fly right by! Enjoy!
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!
You are still so teeny!
I hope everything keeps going so well.
So exciting! Artistic comparison of sizes as well – difficult to get a hold on how big they actually are inside you!
I’m sorry you are having pain – hopefully it will be short lived.
I’m so excited for you! I hope that the pain goes away fast though.
The ligament pains were the worst for me. Well, those and the constant heartburn. Ugh. Sorry about your yucky burgers.
Many congrats, loved reading your story and look forward to following along!