I wish I could come up with more cleaver titles, but for now this is what I can come up with :) On Thursday we had our 16 week appointment with another nurse practitioner. I have seen 3 different nurse practitioners now (one being my primary) and they have all been so wonderful. The first thing she said was I bet you are excited for your next appointment! We got our referral for the ultrasound and will get one in 4 weeks! She was happy with how things were going and wasn't concerned about my headaches. She did reassure me if I needed more of the prescription medication that they would give me some, but so far I have only used one pill. My headaches seem to be getting better. They are less frequent. Often they are every other day or every two days now and MUCH less intense which has been a relief! We got to hear the heartbeat again which was nice and quick. She said based on wives tails (which we were talking about) she would guess girl. Brian and I actually purchased a doppler to have at home, but have used it minimally because we wanted to make sure we weren't going to harm the baby. The NP said it is such low risk that we can feel free to use it when we want.
WARNING TMI SECTION: I know most people's breast enlarge during pregnancy, but it is usually in the first trimester. My breast decided to explode between week 15 and 16. At first I didn't think they were getting larger, but finally one day they barely fit in my bra. Even girls at work have notice through my scrubs without me saying anything, and in scrubs! I have been searching for some new bras and have had a hard time. You would think it wouldn't be that hard, but finding a 34DD is rather difficult. Most places you have to have them shipped because they don't carry them in the store and then there is the whole underwire or no-underwire debate. Apparently underwire can plug milk ducts, but since I am so far from having my milk come in I think I am okay to go with the support for the time being. Luckily I have some cousins who were able to give me some advise! Thanks Ladies!
Since I have started to notice a bump and upon recommendations that you do not sleep on your back anymore at 16 weeks I decided to make a pregnancy purchase. I am a stomach and back sleeper and I have a hard time staying on my side. I would toss and turn and then wake up Brian. I did some research and found an awesome pregnancy pillow!
I LOVE this pillow! I can hug onto the front side, support my tummy, and knees and still have something supporting my back. When I turn, I don't have to rearrange pillows so I am not tossing and waking Brian up. He thought it would be too big and he would have to sleep downstairs, but the "cocoon" as he calls it keeps me contained to my side of the bed. Totally worth the money!
I have taken a 16 week picture, but need to get an SD card for my new camera, so I can't post it today, but will get it up soon!
16 WEEKS
Category baby business
Total weight gain/loss: Up 3 pounds from the last visit. Total weight gained so far this pregnancy is 2 pounds (I lost a pound in the first trimester)
Maternity clothes? Almost there. I do have a slight baby bump, but at this point still fitting into the jeans. Still using the hairbinder trick and one of my friends bought me a BE Band (a band that covers the top of your jeans so you can unbutton them - it is like a modified long tank top) that I am going to start using. I am guess I can get by a few more weeks then off to get some new pants
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: Have I told you about my pillow? :)
Best moment this week: I just love hearing the heartbeat! I also love days without headaches!
Movement: I thought I may have, but pretty sure it was just gas. I am thinking it will be closer to 20 weeks before I feel and distinctive movement.
Food cravings: I don't crave it, but loving my country time pink lemonade!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Still, taking advil for a headache.
What I am looking forward to: Starting to see my belly grow more and our u/s in 4 weeks!
I am 15 weeks pregnant today and from what I could find, the baby is about the size of a Florida naval orange. I decided it was finally time to make the "big" facebook announcement and what a better time than on my birthday. It was so heartwarming to see all the kind responses!
I think I am starting to see a possible baby bump. The problem is, it is hard to tell if it actually changing into a baby bump or I just ate a lot. Obviously if it is hard for me to tell, then the average person would just think I packed on a few pounds :) I will have an official weight next week at my appointment, but from my scale I think I have only gained a pound or so. I have decided that although it may not be an obvious baby bump, I will start taking pictures next week. They are fun to look back on and compare!
Like I said in my last post, my appetite has returned. I still don't eat quite as much as I used to, but much, much better than in the first trimester. I feel lucky to have dodge the morning sickness bullet, but I have been hit with the headache plague. I had very few headaches in the first trimester which was very fortunate. I have always been a person who gets weekly (if not more than once a week) headaches and Advil has always been my best friend. Starting around 12.5 weeks, I started to get headaches, and bad ones at that. Unfortunately, when you are pregnant Advil is a "no-no" and I have to stick with my friend Tylenol. Let me tell you, Tylenol is no friend of mine, it doesn't work! Apparently headache are quite common in pregnancy and are often related to hormones. I chatted with a few girls at work who experienced headaches during their pregnancies and they gave me some good tips. I did get a prescription from the OB that I can uses when my headaches are intolerable. Fortunately, I have only had to take one pill and it did appear to work. Otherwise, I take my Tylenol and put a ice pack on my head. I do have to admit, I am a little of a worrier. Recently at work we had a 25 year old who had headaches and ended up having blood in her brain. Now, I know that headaches are very common in pregnancy especially right around this time, but I can't help but go...what if? I know, I know....you are all thinking what a freak, but I can't help it :) Brian just shakes his head and laughs.
I have not felt any movement yet and I am guessing I probably won't until closer to 20 weeks, but I am really looking forward to it! Brian is so excited to find out the gender he can barely control himself! He is hoping for a 16 weeks ultrasounds, but I have to remind him that they don't hand them out like candy and a 20 weeks is better to see the anatomy and be more sure on the gender. His latest guess is that it is a girl - since he is not working he researches all this stuff. I love him dearly, but he needs to go back to work :) I am still leaning toward a girl, but I am less confident than I was a few weeks ago. I am also excited to find out and I know we will both be VERY happy with either a boy or a girl. A girls from my work did do a very scientific test.....she held a pair of pink booties and blue booties in each hand behind her back and I picked a hand.....I got the pink booties. The respiratory therapists did it with a few other girls, I asked if they were right, she said "no." Either way, I got to keep both booties :)
