Baby #2: 16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks...holy buckets!
Total weight gain: Still down at least 1/2 pound! We will see on Wednesday when I go back in what their scale says.
Maternity clothes? Not yet and all my pant buttons are closing still.
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: Getting better now, probably because we are so busy and I'm just exhausted. Haven't been having to get up to go to the bathroom during the middle of the night for several weeks now so that is nice!
Best moment this week: Mommy and Daddy just got back from a quick long-weekend trip to Minnesota with Hank & Jenny, Ty and Kim, and Nick and Kayla Dankers which was so much fun. We went to the Mall of America two days and then the NE/Minnesota game on Saturday. A much needed weekend away, and a very fun weekend LA got to spend with Grandma Ila and the aunts.
Miss anything? I've had an occasional Diet Pepsi but still wish I could let myself have more. And red wine again. They even served wine at the MN game this past weekend, so that was a big bummer.
Baby is the size of a: Avocado. Babe can now pick up my voice, and hair, eyelashes and tastebuds are forming!
Movement: Almost positive I have been feeling babe since about 13 weeks. It's usually in the very middle, and just a couple nights ago on my left side...all in the same spot every time. Just tiny little flutters. Excited to feel more!
Food cravings: Nothing specific, but Daddy pointed out that I am much more opinionated about food in general with this pregnancy. I eat whatever, but if given a choice I almost always have a preference.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Had scrambled eggs on our trip that actually tasted pretty good.
Gender: Do not know, and love not knowing this time!
Name: Pretty much set on the girl name, and most likely the boy. Daddy is finally on board with the girl :)
Labor Signs: N/A
Symptoms: Not a whole lot, really. Just a bit more tired than normal, but I think that is to be expected with an 11 month old. Have had just a few days of mild heartburn, so I'm nervous that this one is going to be like last time in a few weeks.
Things People Say: Just one comment from a patient about having a baby bump and asked when I was due.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Just busy, and content.
Looking forward to: Hearing a heartbeat again this week at our appointment, and our next ultrasound. Grandpa and Grandma Deaver might be coming next weekend so that should be fun, too!

Love and Prayers in Week 17!