16 weeks

How far along: 16 weeks - 4 months!

Baby's size: an avacado; 4.5 inches long, and 3.5oz.

What Munchkin is up to (according to Babycenter.com):
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Symptoms: migraines!

Total Weight Gain: 2 pounds (down a pound this week)

Best moment since last update: we started our baby registry :)


Movement: didn't feel any this week


Food cravings: Sprite (Derek will verify this is one of my least favorite sodas)


What I miss: going a day without a migraine


What I'm looking forward to: starting on the nursery


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