Pregnancy Update – Week 16

Baby O’s Size: Avocado (about 4 ½ inches)

Baby O’s developments: Has fingernails, toenails, and eyebrows!

Currently Craving: I’ve been craving some bad things I rarely eat, like Red Lobster’s cheddar biscuits and Burger King’s double cheeseburger. But I’ve avoided them so far…mostly because there isn’t a Red Lobster where I live, hehe.

Missing anything:  My Friday night wine, and real sushi!

Weight gain this week: 0 lb (3.6 lb total)

Sleep: I still wake up constantly, but go right back to sleep. I’ve noticed I’ve been getting uncomfortable if I lay in one position for too long.

Dreams: I’ve had so many dreams, but can’t remember any good ones.

photo from Sprout

Symptoms: Feeling my heartbeat in my throat a lot, which is weird. I’m guessing that’s due to the extra blood and heart working a little harder. I’m still getting cramps occasionally, but they are very mild.

Emotions: Pretty normal. But I have noticed that I get annoyed when there are plans to do something and they change. Like yesterday, when Jay was going to make Tuna sandwiches (I can eat “light” tuna once a week), then decided he really wanted me to make guacamole. I had tuna on the brain! He said he would still make me the tuna, but I was huffy and made the guacamole, which was delicious with some baked chips and melty cheese. As soon as I started eating I was happy. I blamed it on the hormones :)

Movement: I don’t think I’ve had any yet? It’s hard to tell!

Appointments: My 16 week appointment is on Thursday.

Exercise: I still get out of breath pretty easily. I also walk Bella on a big hill almost every day to get some extra activity in.
- Tuesday: 25 minute walk on treadmill (3.3 at 6.0 incline) upper and lower body weights
- Wednesday: Prenatal Yoga DVD
- Friday: 20 minutes on treadmill (2 minute run at 5.0, 1 ½ minute walk at 3.5), upper and lower body weights

Maternity wear: Nothing new this week, but still loving the jeans (in the pic above). I’ll be getting more this week hopefully.

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12 thoughts on “Pregnancy Update – Week 16

  1. that is strange with the heartbeat in the throat- but I occasionally get that in my ear for a few seconds, I’m never sure what it means. strange bodies!

  2. Love your little bump! You’re so tiny, it gets SO much fun from like week 30 on when you have a joyous ball to hug and you can feel all of baby’s limbs. I’m so excited for you!

    Love the funny cravings… It’s always the foods we haven’t had in a while haha, they say it has something to do with our childhood favs, too. Who knows!

    Take care, girl! Have fun at your appt this week!

  3. I’ve already gained 4 pounds and I’m only 13 weeks — eek!! LOL! But I haven’t had the urge to workout over the last month until this past week. I think getting a good sweatfest in more often will be the key for me. Your baby bump is super cute!! :)

  4. Madre you look beautiful! I am so proud of you! You are doing so great with your pounds…amazing…so happy you are not following on your mom’s steps…Love you!

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