16 Weeks

   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!