16 Week Preggie Update

I know, I know....I just said I was going to post weekly updates and then fell off the face of the earth!  I don't even know what to say.  I could say life got in the way, but I really wasn't that busy haha!  I have been really tired after getting off work though and falling asleep at the drop of a dime.  I thought you were supposed to get this great energy surge in your second trimester?!  I'm still waiting...

Went to the doctor last week and heard the baby's heart beat again.  It was in the 150s.  I swear, that's like the best thing to hear to settle a girl's nerves.  I am always on pins and needles when I arrive at the doc's office, with dread in my heart thinking that I won't hear it. Then, I hear the familiar sound of a horse galloping in my uterus and then I'm a-ok!  I also love to see the smile on my husband's face and that "I told you so" grin.

Fast forward: I went for my blood draw today to complete my 1st Trimester screening.  I honestly don't know what this blood test is for, I was just asked to come back in 3 weeks after my NT (neural tube) screening to complete to still screen for Trisomy 18, 21 and Spina Bifida!  I haven't seen the baby since Week 13 so it kind of freaks me out when I can't.  

Last week, I bought a fetal doppler to ease my mind and help me to not freak out so often.  The first time I used it, the heart rate kept coming up at 119, which kind of freaked me out (yes, I know the reason for me buying it was to not freak out).  I put it away because I knew that it was just in the 150s two days previous.  I checked again on Saturday and the only change I made was to press down a little harder.  This worked wonders.  Baby B's heart rate fluctuated between 147 and 153, which told me that I was doing something right!!  

I'm still trying to find the best background and lighting for my pictures so please bear with me!! :)


      

Here is my survey for the week:

What Fruit are you?   Navel orange last week, avocado this week

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  16 weeks 

Next appointment:  Today for blood draw, May 27 with my OB

Gender:  Still #teamgreen

Total weight gain/loss:  6 pounds, currently 115.  I'm starting to gain weight in my face and butt

Exercise: Nothing other than daily walks with the dog.  I'm also participating in an OT (occupational therapist) challenge with my students, doing daily exercises!

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: Nope

Maternity clothes:   Nope, although I feel like I should be in some!!!

Belly button:   Innie

Sleep: Sleep was a little better this week, however, I'm finding it more difficult to sleep on my tummy

Food cravings:  oranges and cherry coke

Symptoms:  Still tired and now I'm constipated!!

Movement:  Week 15, Day 4 I thought I had a tickling sensation that felt different from the usual gas, but I'm not sure because I don't have anything to compare it to

Labor signs:  None

What I miss:  Morning caffeine, however, I've put a little more in my diet the past 2 weeks....don't judge me. Still waaaaay under 200mg and not daily...about twice a week

Food/Smell Aversions: Still not not missing any meals!!

What I'm loving:   Being able to eat as much as I want, healthy of course and not be judge for eating as much as I am, haha

What I'm looking forward to:  Buying baby things and designing the nursery

Best moment this week: I haven't really had anything exciting happen this week except the Fetal Doppler coming in the mail

     
News: Milestones:  None Scratch that, I broke down and bought a belly band.  I was starting to notice some push back from my belly saying "stop stuffing me in pants"...
     

Words of wisdom:  Try not to freak out!