Week 16
Baby H is the size of a avocado.

16 weeks, 2 days - Lorelai or Max has started practicing deep breathing to prepare for action once she/he is born.

Baby H is the size of a large avocado, just about 4.5" long.

Nursery Sneak Peek!

How far along? 16 Weeks

Maternity clothes: are all that I can fit now. I took my measurements yesterday and they have increased by about three inches each at the bust, waist, and hips. No wonder my high-waisted skirts are so snug!

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I've been tossing and turning more this week, but I'm still passing out really early. My legs have also been getting restless during my sleep more often, which is something I hope will decrease since I've been swimming more frequently. 

Best moment this week: 

Having the weekend and the evenings off with Gabe. This weekend we went on a tasty Jalapeños double date with my work bestie Maggie and her fiance Brian. My cravings for Mexican food are still raging, so I had a selection of savory enchiladas and stared at Maggie's queso with envy. Since we were good enough to leave leftovers, we also went to Marble Slab afterward and I somehow devoured a coffee and Heath cone. Needless to say, that was not the healthiest lunch we've eaten recently, but it was damn delicious! Hopefully the 1/2 mile I swam later Sunday afternoon helped negate some of those crazy calories!

Miss Anything? Cocktails, just every once in a while. Somehow I just don't feel as swanky sipping ice water before dinner.

Movement: We're getting closer! I'm hoping to start feeling the baby's movements in the next week or so.

Food cravings: Cool Moose Cafe Muffins. Fortunately, the muffins at Publix sufficed after some toasting under the broiler. It should be noted that Gabe and I actually debated the merits of making the two hour drive for Cool Moose muffins, because they're that good! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Acidic foods have been giving me heartburn, but otherwise I feel great!

Gender: Only three more weeks until we find out if the baby is little Max or little Lorelai!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: heightened sense of smell, increased appetite, huge boobs, weight gain, growing belly!  

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On-ish. My fingers have been swelling in the heat and Gabe is afraid my rings will get stuck on. We've started looking into a simple ring I can wear during my pregnancy because I would feel naked without them!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and excited. Words can't even describe what it feels like to know we'll be parents in just 5 months!

Looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender and getting to hear its heartbeat again at my next appointment!