Week 16
9:09 AM
This week went by so fast. Between an all-too-abrupt weekend and an insane work week, I feel like week 16 didn't even happen! We had a great weekend with friends, including two birthday parties and several hours at the beach both Saturday and Sunday. We haven't spent much time out at the ocean this summer, so it was good to get a little extra sun.
I managed to squeeze in a doctor's appointment on Wednesday morning between two deadlines at work. It was a quick in and out appointment- a little blood work and a quick listen to Frankie's heart on the doppler. The doctor was happy with my progress and I was glad to hear he was also satisfied with my weight, despite how guilty I feel about my many midnight bowls of cereal.
The rest of the week was a blur of work deadlines, trying to keep the house somewhat in order, and teaching a macrame class. I had trouble all week even remembering what day it was or how far along I was. I actually had my first "pregnancy brain" moment, too- Daniel took the dog on a walk early Thursday morning and found my house/car keys just sitting out on the front porch... they'd been there all night! So glad no one came up onto the porch and took advantage. 😳 Thank goodness the weekend is nearly here!
How far along? 16 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yep, and I found out the hard way this weekend... my belly does not fit in my one piece bathing suits now.
Stretch Marks? No
Stretch Marks? No
Bladder Watch: I'd say "code orange"...
Sleep? A total toss-up. Some nights I'm staring at the ceiling, some I don't even remember my head hitting the pillow.
Sleep? A total toss-up. Some nights I'm staring at the ceiling, some I don't even remember my head hitting the pillow.
Best moment(s) this week: Feeling her move... kinda (see more below). Beach days with some of my favorite families.
Miss Anything? My patience. Ha! I think the new physical discomforts are adding to my irritability.
Movement: When I'm laying down on my side very still, I feel what feels like someone jiggling a little block of jello low and very far forward in my abdomen. Its completely crazy. Not consistent at all, but its happened so many times now that I know it has to be her. Either that or one of my organs is dislodged and gelatinous.
Food Cravings: The love of all things unhealthy continues, but now that I've finally reached low end the "goal weight" my doctor had for me at this time, I know I need to slow it down. I've really been loving caesar salads, but I still just really want a chocolate chip cookie!
Food Cravings: The love of all things unhealthy continues, but now that I've finally reached low end the "goal weight" my doctor had for me at this time, I know I need to slow it down. I've really been loving caesar salads, but I still just really want a chocolate chip cookie!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No (praise!)
Gender: Little lady! And I bought some pink clothes, despite my original protests.
Labor Signs: No
Labor Signs: No
Pregnancy Symptoms: The physical changes I'm seeing with the bump growth are taking their toll... back aches, charlie horses, "lightning crotch", breast pain/tenderness, and headaches (but that may have been the week at work I had...)
Belly Button in or out? In
Rings on or off? Still on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Both, but I'm sure I'll be back to happy in no time!
Looking forward to: The holiday weekend! I need an extra day off (where everyone else is off too, and can't email me! 😂)
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