16 Weeks

This week was pretty normal (for me anyway). I am still having LOTS of headaches, mostly in the morning when I first wake up. I think it has something to do with lying down. I have also gotten them in the afternoons when I have tried to lie down to rest. Needless to say, I am not getting much rest because of my discomfort. I have had a few great days though. On these day, I try really hard to be productive. The weather was nice this week, so I tried to get outside as much as possible.

I am also doing better at gaining weight. I met with the dietician at UC Davis this week. She informed me of how much protein I should be getting in my diet, as well as how many calories I should be eating. Good grief this is going to be difficult!! As of this week, I have only gained about 3 pounds. It's funny how when you are trying to lose weight it's near impossible (or you end up gaining weight), but now that I am trying to GAIN weight, I am really having a heck of a time!

On Friday (the day I hit 16 weeks) I went for an elective ultrasound to find out what we're having. You'll have to stay tuned for the reveal. We're not ready to go public yet. I did, however, get to hear their heartbeats again. Oh do I love that sound!!! I love these babies SO much. I never thought it was possible. Anyway, stay tuned!  :)

DATA:

How far along? 16 weeks

Babies are the size of a: avocado

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!

Have you told family and friends? Yes.

Stretch marks? Not from the pregnancy  ;)

Symptoms: Pretty bad headaches (mostly in the morning) and slight nausea at random times. WAY better than it has been though.

Sleep: Sleep is hard to come by these days. I am having more trouble getting comfortable and as soon as I do, I have to get up and pee.

Best moment this week:  For Valentines Day, Jeff took me to Taro’s (sushi). We’ve been there a few times during the pregnancy, but I always get the cooked stuff. This time, I got ONE piece of salmon nigiri (the raw fish on top of rice). I savored it my entire meal and it was SO GOOOOOOOD!!!

Miss Anything?  Feeling normal.

Number of times I get up to pee each night: Too many.

Movement: Not likely.

Food cravings: Mmmmmm SUSHI.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smells still bother me, but not as much.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, especially at the end of the day, after trying to eat enough food to feed these little monkeys.

Gender: Not telling yet

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In

Mood: Blah

Looking forward to: I have an appointment with my neurosurgeon next week. I hope I can get some answers about these headaches.