Week 16 Bump Update

In an effort to help document my pregnancy, I’ve decided to do semi-regular “bump” updates.  Not necessarily a week by week thing, but maybe every other week?  We shall see!  But in the meantime, here is the first one!

Week 16 Bump Update:

How far along are you? 16 weeks, 5 days

How big is baby?: According to The Bump app, Baby P is the size of an avocado (4.6 inches, 3.5 ounces).  Baby P can hear, thanks to tiny bones forming in the ears, growing hair, lashes, eyebrows and taste buds!

Symptoms: Still feeling pretty tired…but I think it’s due to daylight savings time.  It’s dark out when I leave work…combine that with the cold (and soon enough- snow), and it just zaps my energy.  Happens every year but add that to being pregnant and I’m out!  Trying to find my sweet spot to get a workout in, now that the morning sickness has largely subsided– want to try to get it done first thing in the morning so I can relax on the couch when I get home!

Sleeping: A lot.  And pretty well thanks to the most wonderful present from T: a pregnancy pillow from Bump Nest!  That thing is AMAZING and I can only imagine how much it will help as I get bigger.

Cravings/Aversions? Still a fan of carbs and dairy.  In the first trimester, I wasn’t a fan of chicken, many fruits or veggies.  But thankfully that has passed, and I’m able to eat more of a healthy diet.  Really wanting to pack in more nutrients now that the sound of them doesn’t gross me out entirely.  And I just won a gift card to Door to Door Organics from Katie so I can’t wait to stock up on some fruits/veggies!

Fears:  I am feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there. There is so much to know in order to care for a baby with schedules/routines, safety, breastfeeding…the list goes on!  But I’m trying to learn what I can from fellow mommas and sign up for classes through our hospital.  Hey, sometimes you learn by instinct too, right?!  

Miss Anything?  Running.  I made the decision to put a hold on running until Baby P arrives.  But I really do miss everything about it.  For now (and when I have the energy), I’m focusing on Tracey Anderson pregnancy DVDs, walks on the treadmill, and strength training.  My schedule hasn’t been too accommodating for Pure Barre classes, but I hope to go when I can!)

Generally Feeling: Contemplative.  I often find myself daydreaming about this miracle inside me.  Feel very blessed and grateful and praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby!

Looking Forward To: Seeing my bump “pop!”  Right now, it just looks like I ate too much haha.  Can’t wait to have that bump and feel kicks…I’ve heard that both should be coming in the next few weeks!

What I’ve Been Loving: All the love, well wishes and excitement from friends and family.  Baby P is already so loved…touches my heart!

Maternity Clothes? Can I just say…maternity pants are AMAZING!  Even right away, I noticed shifts in my body size and finally went shopping with my Mom over my birthday and picked up a few maternity items (see them here.)  On the list for this month: a winter coat (preferably with a tie-waist) and some workouts pants (eyeing these from Old Navy…love their regular ones!)

Boy or Girl: We do know the gender, but it’s a surprise!  At least until we tell our families.  Looking to do gender reveals for family at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Any ideas?!  

Movement:  None that I’m aware of yet!

What I did/got for baby: Started filling out a pregnancy/baby book to document these 9 months and beyond.  I really want to stay on top of it so I don’t forget things as the weeks go on!  The one I got has lots of cute (and funny) prompts so it’s not so open-ended, which I love.

Best moments of the week:
-T and I figured out a color scheme/layout for the nursery (thank you, Pinterest!)
-Baby P’s first Packer game versus the Bears…and wow, was it a good one!  GO PACK GO!

And here is my progress so far: