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    You are here: Home / Parenting / Family / Sweet Baby / Sweet Baby 16 Weeks

    Sweet Baby 16 Weeks

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Feb 4, 2012 29 Comments UPDATED ON: Oct 10, 2018

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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 is happily married to her husband Chris and together they have two amazing kiddos!

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    Comments

    1. Nichol

      February 04, 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.

      Reply
    2. Zippy

      February 04, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Your fruit references are awesome.

      Reply
    3. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

      February 04, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      I remember those ligament pains even after 4 years!

      Reply
    4. Alison

      February 04, 2012 at 11:59 pm

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

      Reply
    5. Laurie

      February 05, 2012 at 2:09 am

      So exciting!

      Reply
    6. Momstart

      February 04, 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.

      Reply
    7. Donna

      February 04, 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!

      Reply
    8. Toni Patton

      February 04, 2012 at 10:56 pm

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

      Reply
    9. Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah

      February 05, 2012 at 2:05 am

      Awe, a little avocado!

      Reply
    10. Karen

      February 05, 2012 at 4:35 am

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

      Reply
    11. Mellisa

      February 05, 2012 at 1:55 pm

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

      Reply
    12. HilLesha

      February 06, 2012 at 3:44 am

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

      Reply
    13. Pixie Deals

      February 05, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      I remember those ligament pains!! Not fun

      Reply
    14. Melissa

      February 06, 2012 at 5:49 am

      That is a fun belly shot.

      Reply
    15. Tricia Nightowlmama

      February 06, 2012 at 5:53 am

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

      Reply
    16. Simply Being Mommy

      February 06, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      Love your little baby belly!

      Reply
    17. nicóle

      February 06, 2012 at 4:50 pm

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

      Reply
    18. Marcie W.

      February 06, 2012 at 8:29 pm

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

      Reply
    19. Double Duty Mommy

      February 06, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      I love your “my view” shots!

      Reply
    20. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

      February 07, 2012 at 3:11 am

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

      Reply
    21. Karen

      February 06, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      It will fly right by! Enjoy!

      Reply
    22. Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom

      February 07, 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!

      Reply
    23. Penelope (NYC Mom Blogger)

      February 07, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      You are still so teeny!

      Reply
    24. Tammy

      February 07, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      I hope everything keeps going so well.

      Reply
    25. Somerset wedding gal

      February 07, 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!

      Reply
    26. Wisconsin Mommy

      February 07, 2012 at 8:48 pm

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

      Reply
    27. Faith and Family Reviews

      February 09, 2012 at 1:22 am

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

      Reply
    28. That Bald Chick

      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.

      Reply
    29. Week 16 Pregnancy

      February 23, 2012 at 5:33 am

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

      Reply

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