16 week update

I am 16 weeks and 3 days along today! I went in this afternoon for my monthly appointment and heard the baby's heartbeat again! I love these appointments. Not only are they quick but I get to hear that precious sound of life again! My doctor said the baby and I are doing good. I told her about my headaches that I seem to get almost daily and she said those are normal during pregnancy. I also mentioned my fainting spell from last weekend and she said that it was more than likely due to my blood sugar dropping too low on top of not getting enough water. She said to not be surprised if it happens again but in order to avoid it to always have snacks in my purse. Good thing there is plenty of room in there!

We get weekly emails from BabyCenter.com about the growth and development of the baby so I wanted to share an excerpt from the most recent email.

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. 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.

Stay tuned next Monday! We have our next sonogram appointment where we find out if our little darling is a boy or girl!!! Any guesses??