16 weeks!

Today's date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 (Happy Groundhog Day)!

How far along: 16 weeks

Sex: Unknown. But we get to find out very soon!

Maternity clothes: Nope.  I finally put jeans on this morning after a couple weeks of pure leggings.  They actually still fit.

Sleep: Have been sleeping pretty well the past few nights...just getting up to pee around 3:30am, but that's become the norm!

Best moment(s) of the week: Had a check-up appointment on Monday and got to hear the heartbeat again.  I love that sound.  Also, go to go hang out with my Aunt & Uncle and two cousins on Saturday.  We played in the snow, I pushed Avi down the miniature sledding hill in their backyard and we built one snow-woman and one GIANT snow man.  Then we went over to Gram & Pap's for a DELICIOUS lasagna dinner.  So much fun!

Movement: Can't feel it yet - but was told that I'll be able to feel some fluttering in the next couple weeks.  I'm a little nervous that its going to freak me out...

Food cravings/aversions: Nothing too intense.

Morning sickness: I'm in the clear!

Symptoms: Nothing too serious, but I've had some lower back pain the last couple days...but that could be because I was throwing my 3 year old cousin around in the snow on Saturday...

Labor signs: Way too soon.

Belly button in or out:  Definitely still in.

What I miss: Snow!  Why is it raining and 45* in February!?

What I'm looking forward to: Gender Ultrasound, of course!  I'm counting down!

Size and growth of our baby: Baby is now the size of an AVOCADO!

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length.  His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.