16 Weeks

How far along?  16 weeks

Total Weight Gain:  About 6-7 lbs (This is amazing for me since after being sick with Celiac Disease for so long it took me a couple years to gain even a few pounds, even though I tried my hardest.  Apparently the trick was getting pregnant!)

Maternity Clothes?  Rocking the Bella Band since my pants won't button (or zip!).  Leggings and flowy tops are definitely my favorite things right now. Trying to avoid maternity clothes as long as possible!

Stretch Marks?  Not yet!

Sleep?  Not too bad yet.  Waking up only once or twice now and I'm so tired that I usually pass out right away...it's only waking up that is hard!

Best Moment this Week:  Getting spoiled on Mother's Day AND feeling baby move ON Mother's Day! I was laying in bed catching up on text messages when all of a sudden I felt what was like a bubble popping on the inside of my belly.  It startled me and then I felt it again a minute later.  I've only felt it twice more since then but it was the coolest feeling.  So light and gentle, I can't wait to feel a more definite kick!  Hearing baby's heartbeat at the doctors was also a fun thing this week.

Missing anything?  This sounds terrible, but it was so hot and nice the last couple days I could have really gone for a margarita!

Cravings:  Strawberry pancakes, peaches, and lemonade! Cody also mentioned Mac & Cheese the other day and it has been on my mind ever since.

Gender Thoughts:  I have this gut feeling it's a girl.  Most "Old Wives Tales" point to girl too, but we only have just over a week until we find out!

Feeling:  Happy! Happy! With the exception of my first total and complete crying-so-hard-I-couldn't-stop meltdown my poor Dad had to witness.  Over dog food...go figure.  Some serious hormones flowing that day! Yes, I apologized after.

Looking forward to...  Finding out the baby's gender on May 22nd!  And feeling more movement!