Week 16

This week Baby D is the size of an avocado.



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Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. 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.

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 9 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes but only jeans. I'm still wearing my pre-pregnancy shirts and sweaters.

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I sleep really good every night with one bathroom stop

Best moment this week: Going out with John tonight

Movement: No but hopefully soon

Food cravings: Granny Smith Apples

Gender: Will know in 10 days!!!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: My sister, nephews, and grandmother

What I am looking forward to: My "BIG" ultrasound in 10 days!!!

Weekly Wisdom: I don't have one

Milestones: Making it to 16 weeks. I can't believe how far along I am all ready.

And here are my week 16 belly pictures. The top one was taking at night. I always feel like I'm so much bigger at night than during the day, so I took a picture to compare. I don't see much of a difference though.