October 11th -October 17th
At 16 weeks the baby is the size of a avocado.
We had our 16 week ultrasound on Monday and it went so well! Our little one was all curled up with his/her knees up by their arms. The tech was amazing and took her time explaining everything she was looking for including the four chambers of the heart, bladder, stomach, kidneys, etc. and said he/she looks perfect! Their heart was beating away at 148bpm and he/she weighs approximately 5oz which is in the 49th percentile. My placenta is still posterior and will remain that way which I am thankful for because it lowers my chances of placenta previa. Since having 4 previous c-sections I am at a higher risk, but with it in the back my chances are much lower.
Today is my first shot of progesterone! I am hoping I don't have a reaction and all goes smoothly. I will be getting them weekly at my OBGYN until around 36 weeks.
Weight gain: As of this morning I weigh 95.2lbs. This is still down one pound from my starting weight, but everyday I am feeling better and starting to eat more.
Sleep: Waking up one to two times a night to use the bathroom. I am still having very weird and vivid dreams.
Craving: Pizza, potato soup, cheese and bagels. Meat is still an aversion!
Movement: Same as the last few weeks a few jabs here and there nothing consistent really, but we did see our little guy or girl kicking around during the ultrasound. I could have watched them all day!
What I'm loving: Feeling so much better!
Symptoms: Stuffy nose in the morning, vivid dreams, waking up to use the bathroom, out of breath going up the stairs, dry skin on my stomach/itchy stomach, mild headaches a few times a week and exhaustion!
What I am looking forward to: I am really looking forward to the upcoming weeks! I can't wait to a bigger belly and feel bigger more consistent kicks! I am really looking forward to when the kids can feel the baby too. I know they will love that!
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