Baby O’s Size: Onion (about 5 inches)
Baby O’s developments: The baby is starting to get some fat on it’s bones!
Currently Craving: Cheese, cheese, cheese…and chocolate chip cookies.
Weight gain this week: 1.2 lb (4.8 lb total)
Sleep: I noticed I’ve been waking up a lot less in the middle of the night this week…maybe about 2 or 3 times a night max.
Dreams: Tons of dreams! I had my first dream with Bella in it (that I remember). I was walking her with a labradoodle around a lake, and she was so well behaved I couldn’t believe it.
Trying to look innocent 
Symptoms: I was really crampy on Saturday, I think it was the muscles stretching out. I had a couple mild headaches. I’ve learned to take Tylenol as soon as they start. If I wait too long, Tylenol has no effect on me.
Emotions: Pretty even keel this week.
Movement: Hopefully soon!
Appointments: I had my 16 week appointment last Thursday. Everything was great! Baby O’s heartbeat was 143, right in the normal range. She told me my placenta is in the front (it usually is towards the back), so it might take a little longer for me to feel the baby since the placenta acts like cushion. She said if I do feel movement soon it will most likely be on my sides. I asked about headaches, and the doctor said I could have 8 Tylenol every 24 hours if needed. My next appointment will be with the midwife at 20 weeks.
photo from Sprout
Exercise:
- Tuesday: 25 minute elliptical, upper and lower body weights
- Wednesday: Prenatal Yoga DVD
- Thursday: 35 minutes on treadmill (2 minute run at 5.0, 1 ½ minute walk at 3.5)
- Sunday: 40 minutes (25% running, 75% walking) with Bella around my neighborhood
Maternity wear: Nothing new this week. Wearing out my maternity jeans! I almost bought a coat at Target… I think I might go back this week to get it.
Baby related purchases: Bought myself a Snoogle since I have had trouble getting comfortable when I sleep. It is SO comfy! Maybe that’s why I’ve been sleeping better?
I’m having crazy dreams too! Although the most recent ones haven’t been good dreams… I dreamed that I was having a boy and then I woke up and in my not-really-awake state, thought I remembered reading that if you dream about the sex of your baby, you’re probably right (which I’m pretty sure I didn’t read). For a few hours anyway, I was convinced we were having a boy!
That would be pretty crazy if it is a boy
So far I’ve had 2 boy dreams and 1 girl dreams. 2 1/2 more weeks until I find out for sure!
I’ve been wanting a snoogie so badly! I don’t sleep well at night at all, and have been having the craziest dreams ever too! Glad to hear that everything went well at the 16 week appointment.
So glad all looks great per your appt! My placenta was in the front, too, and it was so hard not to feel baby’s movements right away. I felt like it took forever, but it’s SO amazing when you start to feel flutters, then kicks, then complete body flipping!
When did you start feeling him move?? The earliest I’ve heard so far with anterior placenta is 19 weeks.
I was just telling my husband tonight that I NEED a Snoogle! Glad to hear it’s working for you!
I love that jacket!! YESS you should go get it! Onion babyyyy!
glad to hear you’re still doing great!
Oh the pregnancy dreams! They’re so strange!! Glad you are still doing so well. You look fabulous!
Awwww your bun
Ok apparently I can’t comment! I was going to say your bump is so cute, glad to see you are doing well!
Bella is just SO cute! Kills me every time with her cute face! And you are looking pretty adorable yourself! Love that baby bump!
I’m glad that your appointment went well.
Aww..I see a lil baby bump! So cute!