Weekly Survey - 16 Weeks!

1/22/14 (Pregnancy Journal Date)

(16 Week Baby E belly! Again, non-maternity pants vs. sweatpants!)

How far along?: 16 weeks (aka 4 months!- whatttt??! Already?!)! Time is flying by!

This week, Baby E is the size of an: AVOCADO!!

Maternity clothes?: Sometimes, but definitely leaning towards more often! Went to Gap and stocked up on some good, basic, and simple tops! Also got a super cute maternity running top! Yay!

Total weight gain/ loss: Still gaining! :)

Stretch marks?: No.

Sleep: Still struggling with not sleeping on my back, so my wonderful hubby broke down and bought me a pregnancy pillow, which should be delivered tomorrow - can't wait!

Best moment this week: It's been like Christmas around here - new maternity clothes, prego pillow, Baby E's super cute carseat canopy arrived (which was an awesome deal - only had to pay S&H ($12.95) for an item that usually costs $50!)! Check out all of the cute choices here at Carseat Canopy ! My belly is growing (I love it!) and we have been getting a lot accomplished in preparation for Baby E!

 (Prego Christmas at the Ernst Home! Carseat canopy, prego pillow, new maternity clothes, and Baby E bump in the new maternity clothes!)

 (Yayyy for energy to get out and run! Definitely starting to look prego from front and side... the hips are widening! haha.)

(Slow and steady run, but at least I'm still sticking with it, right??!)

Movement?: Not sure, but probably before too long. I can't wait!

Food cravings: Chips and HOT salsa!

Anything making you queasy or sick?: I think I overdid it on the caffeine today (Diet Dr. Pepper and a small (Tall) Starbucks half-caf. Americano - my stomach started to get a little icky! Sorry, Baby E! 

Have you started to show yet?: I feel like I am!

Labor signs?: No.

Belly Button in or out?: In!

Wedding rings on or off?: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time?: Yes! hahahaha.

Symptoms: Heartburn, bloated, and frequent potty breaks! Oh, and prego brain, swelling, headaches, dizziness, and emotional - YIKES! 

What I miss: Still missing my long runs, but so thankful that I am still able to do short runs!

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out Baby E's gender on 2/13/14, Our gender reveal party with family on 2/15/14, and continuing preparation for Baby E.

Gender: Will find out on February 13th - an early Valentine's present! 

Milestones: (Based on pregnancy app) Baby's opposable thumb is now working, so baby can grab hold of things. Bone growth is spiking, yet many of the bones are not yet connected to one another. The umbilical cord is now firmly attached to your baby's abdomen. Your baby is able to move it's eyes, even with the lids still fused together. The tiny heart pumps an amazing amount of blood per day. Baby is about as long as a pencil and as plump as an avocado. Baby's biggest job is learning how to utilize the brain to move the body, something baby will be practicing even beyond birth. The movements are becoming more purposeful and will feel like gentle flutters to you. 

Weekly Wisdom: Start preparation early - even if you feel you have plenty of time, because time flies by and you want to be able to enjoy it too!

Love you to the moon and back (already!), Baby E!!