16 Weeks

How far along: 16 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 3 pounds

Sleep: Still good except I had to get up just as early as a work day BOTH Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say, I went to bed at 9:30 Sunday night!

Best moments: I have a couple. This past week Steve’s mom and Aunt (who came all the way from Taiwan) stayed with us! We had such a great time spending time with his aunt and mom. We even took advantage of the great weather last weekend and went down to the arch for a picnic and to the 360 at the Hilton! It was a great visit with both of them.

(Aunt, Steve and I)

Also, this past Saturday and Sunday mom, Aunt Erin and I volunteered at the Cardinals Winter Warm-up. I was on my feet a lot this weekend, but I did okay! Towards the end my feet hurt more than anything (which probably would have been the case pregnant or not). I just tried to move around and not stand still and to sit for a while here and there! We went from about 7:30-5:00 both days! It was exhausting but still lots of fun. Not sure what the plan is for volunteering next year though…

Movement: I just keep waiting to feel what I’ve read as described as a butterfly (or gas bubbles-haha)! Still nothing!

Symptoms: A few headaches, but not nearly as bad.

Maternity clothes: I’m down to about 2 pants I can wear to work and a couple different jeans. Going to buy a belly band this week!

Food cravings: Nothing yet!

Food aversions: Nope.

What I'm eating: OJ, milk and cereal, oranges, bananas, yogurt, juice, chicken, tortellini, salad, Joey B’s veggie pizza, a couple sweets at the Winter-Warm up, and lots of milk!

Exercise: Some short walks during the week, but a ton of walking Saturday and Sunday (especially to and from the bathroom)!

Gender: 2 more weeks til we know!

What I miss: Some of my clothes

What I am looking forward to: Going to Dallas this Thursday! We are so excited to see all of our old friends (and to show my baby bump)!

Milestones: I finished reading Jenny McCarthy’s book “Belly Laughs”. I learned a lot about pregnancy and some of the things they don’t tell you in “What to Expect…”, plus it’s pretty funny!