This pregnancy really is flying, and I feel like this time around, it’s been totally surreal. Besides my growing (and aching) belly, I’ve been feeling pretty good. The one who really wears me out is my threenager, but I was warned that would happen. I can’t imagine what life will be like when I’m big and huge and am expected to follow Lady Charlotte’s every demand. Yikes.
This month I’ve definitely felt the growth. (And since I’ve turned 16 weeks this past Thursday and since taking this picture, I definitely feel like I’ve doubled in size.) So let’s chat about some things…
How far along: 16 weeks
Gender: BOY (I almost wrote girl out of habit. Lol.)
Weight Gain: 6 pounds. Although, I’ve been eating really heavy on the weekends, and I need to stop if I want to continue to have a slow weight gain this go-round. I can already feel my back aching. Womp womp.
Maternity Clothes: YES. I’m so thankful to one of my BFF’s Dana for letting me borrow a smorgasbord of her summer maternity clothes. It’s getting so much harder to dress this ever-changing body of mine, and I’m having to get really creative.
Sleep: It’s been better this month. I was pretty restless my first trimester, but that got old really quickly. I started going to bed early again, and I’m happiest when I am in bed no later than 10:30. I know, party girl over here. The reason I love going to bed early is because I’ve been waking up at the crack of dawn again. This is a new development, and I’m hoping that passes quickly, although I don’t mind the morning alone time. However, Mama needs and loves her sleep!
Best Moment of the Month: Taking Charlotte with me solo to my 16 week checkup was definitely the highlight. I was really nervous that she would act whiney or silly, but she was so good! It was a Christmas miracle! She was even so protective, and when the nurse was using the doppler on my belly, Charlotte was so concerned that I was being hurt. Talk about my little protector. She drives me bonkers some days, but this little girl has my heart forever. And hearing Baby Boy’s heartbeat again at 163 bpm is always music to my ears.
Miss Anything: Are you kidding, what do I not miss?! I miss wearing my normal clothes. I miss caffeinated coffee (I’ve given up caffeine even though I know I’m allowed a little; I just do decaf everything now.). I miss wine. I miss margaritas. I miss raw oysters. I miss sushi. Pretty much everything I can’t have.
Movement: I haven’t felt any big movement yet, but I have been feeling some slight flutters.
Cravings: Fruit!
Queasy or Sick: Nope. That passed thankfully. However, I still get sick when I smell Chapman’s (my Bichon/Poodle) breathe. But who wouldn’t?
Looking forward to: I’m looking forward to my next appointment. It’s my big ultrasound, and apparently I’m considered advanced maternal age, whatever that means. I can’t wait to see how much the baby has grown.
Are there any pregnancy posts you would like to see from me? Maternity favorites, fashion, or feelings? I like doing these updates monthly, but if you have any other specific topic(s) you want me to cover, just let me know. This pregnancy is now zipping by in flash. Eeek!
I’ll be catching up on life, sharing a Blogger tip, and confessing current happenings this week so stay tuned. ;) Have a good one, friend!
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Advanced maternal age?! Pft. Whatever, women are having babies into their 40s now. You look great! Hope everything continues to go well for you guys! XO
I would like to point out that your hair looks amazeballs. You got that going for you, for sure! Can’t believe how long it is! And you’ve definitely popped! Sweet mama!!!
You are GLOWING! So so so gorgeous!
You look ADORABLE!!!
YOU LOOK GORGEOUS. Seriously, I have hair envy.
actually, you can totally have sushi! just don’t go anywhere new and don’t get anything too high in mercury :) and probably, just don’t go all the time haha