Weekly Belly Picture- 16 weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks 3 days
Total weight gain: 7 pounds
Body Changes? I'm sporting a cute belly. On able to wear maternity clothes now. Luckily I got spoiled by dad and he bought me a bunch of new maternity outfits.
Sleep: Sleeping well but have to get up more during night to pee and drink water. I'm getting very dehydrated during the night.
Best moment this week: Seeing the little munchkin at the doctors office. He/She was perfect!
Baby Gender: I'm still going with girl although doubt is creeping in since most people see me and are saying boy again.
Food Cravings: none
Symptoms: Headaches have subsided since the doctor told me to drink caffeine daily which has helped A LOT.
Movement: Nothing yet.
What I am looking forward to: Vacation! Leaving for Necker Island on Monday and can't wait!
Milestones: The anatomy date has been set! December 20th we find out the sex of our baby number 2!

16 Week Doctors Visit

Today I went to the doctors hoping she would perform an ultra sound on me and tell me the sex of our little one. The doctor did end up performing one, but sadly the baby didn't feel like uncrossing his/her legs and the chord was in the way so she wasn't able to tell us. December 20th is our anatomy screening so we will find out then, I can't wait. Either way, I was head over heals in love with this little one. The munchkin was laying there with one arm stretched out and the other touching its face. She/he looked perfect and was soooo cute I can't wait to hold him/her in my arms and give it all the love in the world. She told me that the NT results were perfect and really really good which was great news. I told her about my awful headaches and she said it was perfectly normal and it would subside around 20 weeks. She said it was due to all the blood my body was making and in my head and in order to relieve the symptoms I have to drink caffeine and take tylenol. I prefer the caffeine instead of the drugs and today was much better having had coffee. She also said between weeks 16 through 20 weeks I will gain the largest amount of weight which is exactly where I'm at...great :) I did get spoiled yesterday by my dad who bought me a TON of maternity clothes after my sister was sweet enough to take me and pick out my new wardrobe with me. It's amazing how a nice set of clothing can make you feel like a new person. On top of it I got my hair colored and cut which has made this past weekend a great success.

Weekly Belly Picture- 15 weeks

How far along? 15 Weeks 3 days
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Body Changes? My belly is getting bigger and you can definitely tell I'm pregnant. My breasts are much bigger and I wear bras at all times.
Sleep: Sleeping well but have to get up more during night to pee and drink water.
Best moment this week: Max seeing his cousins from Cali today.
Baby Gender: Since we find out on Monday I'm going with girl. I keep referring to the little one as a she which I didn't do with Max.
Food Cravings: Tea at night.
Symptoms: Still have awful headaches although a little less now that I'm trying to drink more water.
Movement: Nothing yet.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender on Monday and thanksgiving!!!
Milestones: I got my hair colored finally and now feel better about myself :)

Weekly Belly Picture- 14 weeks

How far along? 14 Weeks 1 day
Total weight gain: 4 pounds
Body Changes? Belly is a bit harder.
Sleep: Sleeping well, have a little more energy.
Best moment this week: Having a dream of baby 2.
Baby Gender: Leaning towards boy, but I had my first dream and it was a girl. I didn't see her though unlike the dreams I had with Max where I saw him vividly so I'm not sure if it counts.
Food Cravings: Still craving roast beef sandwiches, tea and apple sauce.
What I miss: Free time.
Symptoms: Still have bad headaches, however have been headache free for two days since I doubled my water intake. I'm up to 3 liters a day and it helps. Still peeing more.
Movement: Nothing yet.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender. I REALLY want to know!
Milestones: Avoiding dessert.

NT Results

I'm happy to report that my test results were great.

For Down Syndrome Trisomy 21:

Avg. for my age: 1-572

My score: 1-8317

Trisomy 13 & 18:

Avg for my age: 1-1012

My score: 1- >10,0000

The nurse said I had the results of a 20 year old...what a relief that my little nugget had such great results.

Weekly Belly Picture- 13 weeks

How far along? 13 Weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: 3.5 pounds
Body Changes? I have a small belly now although I'm sure a lot of it is the leftover fat from the first pregnancy :). Breast are larger. Face filling out more.
Sleep: Sleep well, still very tired, although getting up to pee more.
Best moment this week: Steve getting offered the weekend weather job in New Haven.
Baby Gender: Leaning towards boy, which probably means I'm having a girl since up until this point with Max I believe I was having a girl :)
Food Cravings: Still craving roast beef sandwiches with extra mayo and mustard and clementines
What I miss: Vacations. I sure could use one right now. Good thing we are going away soon.
Symptoms: Still have bad headaches, I'm very stiff in my shoulders and neck. Peeing more.
Movement: Nothing yet. Sometimes I get something that feels like a kick, but I know it's not possible.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender in three weeks. Also I'd like to workout, still haven't gone to the gym.
Milestones: Been going to bed earlier.