Pregnancy Update-- Week 16 (and a half)

16 1/2 weeks 

By the next pregnancy update, I promise I will have a better picture. Bear with me-- this was my first real baby bump picture haha. Hopefully it provides you with some comedic relief :)

I know that many bloggers post about their pregnancies- and why shouldn't they? Being pregnant is an amazing, life-changing, and joyful event in a woman's life. It also encompasses about 9 months of their lives!  Just like blogging about my journey in finding my husband, I want to blog about my pregnancy so I don't forget! When I look back 5, 10, 20 years from now, these posts will still be here and how amazing is that? I want to remember all the moments, good and bad. As a first time mom, everything is new to me. I find myself constantly texting my mom asking "Is this okay?" I mean I remember when my mom was pregnant with my sister Nicole (I was 13), but I was a spectator. It is very different when you are in the moment, specifically when you are the one pregnant. I am an anxious, nervous person anyway, and being pregnant is wonderful, but at the same time terrifying. I am responsible for a little one inside me. I know that many of you can empathize with me! 

Regardless, I do feel incredibly blessed and lucky to be on this new journey of mine. I probably won't post an update every single week, but maybe every other week? We'll see how it goes :) 

How far along? 16 weeks and 4 days

Size of baby: Avocado (4-5 inches, and 3-4 oz) 

Total weight gain: About 5 pounds. I am really trying to eat healthy, exercise, and not worry too much about weight gain. However, I do feel as though I am showing more than I had expected to at 16 weeks. Most of my family tries to remind me that I am only 5 ft 1, and therefore there is no where for the weight/baby to go haha. Anyone else worry about their weight gain/weight loss this early in the game? 

Maternity clothes: Yes-- although I can still wear my dresses, leggings, and most of my shirts. I can fit into my jeans, but as I have stated in previous posts, I feel uncomfortable by the end of the day. With summer coming, I am welcoming the dresses and more flowy clothes. 

Sleep: The last week and a half, I have had some trouble sleeping. I find that I am exhausted by 9 pm, but when I finally get to sleep, I wake up multiple times throughout the night (2-4 AM). Any suggestions on what to do?!

Best moment of the week: During our end of the year luncheon, my principal announced to the faculty and staff that I was pregnant. Some of my co-workers were so surprised-- it was great to see their reactions :) I figured people should know at school-- I mean when I return I will be about 6 months pregnant-- can't really hide it at that point ;)

Movement: No movement yet-- but I am hopeful! 

Miss anything: I am not a drinker, but last weekend with the nice weather, I was really craving a nice cold beer. Funny how I am only craving things I can't have ha ha. 

Food cravings: Anything and everything sweet! Fruit, ice cream, cookies, yogurt. I am all about the sweet stuff! I am also craving hot dogs haha-- don't worry I am not eating them!

Food aversions: No real food aversions (knock on wood)

Symptoms I have: Difficulty sleeping, bloating, and more bloating. Occassionally I will feel a little dizzy/fainty but typically if I haven't eaten in a while or had water-- so now I am tracking those things. But as we all know, since I have GREATLY increased my water intake-- I now have to visit the bathroom a whole lot more (which I didn't think was possible). 

Gender Predictions: I think the baby is a girl-- my husband is convinced (or is convincing himself ;)) that it is a boy. It is still pretty split in terms of our family-- which is hysterical! 

Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move! I hear it is one of the most magical moments you will have while being pregnant. I can't wait!

                                                             

Here is another picture just for laughs :)