We're 16 weeks now! Your growth spurt is definitely on the way, if not already happening. My pregnant belly is starting to show even more now, to the point where people can see I'm actually pregnant and not just gaining belly fat. Relief! Your weight is going to double real soon! My weight still hasn't changed, but I know it will soon!
I was pretty sure I felt you for the first time while relaxed on the couch. I felt a bubble/popcorn sensation in my lower abdomen. It was sudden, but so cool. I just smiled and told your dad I was pretty sure I just felt you moving in there.
I threw up three times during the week- two times after breakfast during the weekday and once after dinner. Once again, the chronic nausea is gone, so it may have been something you just didn't want me eating. I had fruit one morning with my oatmeal and again the next. Darn fruit! I did eat an apple yesterday though and felt fine, but that was during lunch. The dinner was chicken noodle soup, which confused me, but okay! Sure! I was eating Fiber One bars regularly to help with digestion, which works great, until I realized a primary ingredient in there isn't safe for pregnancy! It's called chicory root extract. I'm sure it would have to be taken in great amounts for it to do any real harm, but I started cutting back to a few times per week instead of twice each day. See, I worry too much sometimes.
I'm also getting body aches and could really use a nice massage! My back hurts and my shoulders and neck seem to be stressed the most- which leads to some pretty wicked headaches. Your dad has been helping out a bit, but I found a couple of deals for prenatal massages, so I might just have to get that done. I heard frequent massages can contribute to a shorter and easier labor. Count me in! ;) Anyway, the maternity pillow is now used every night. I'm feeling the stretching pains in my lower abs, so being curled up on my side seems to help out a lot, especially with the pillow.
You are a blessing, despite the aches and pains of pregnancy! It's all worth it, it really is. You're such a miracle and your dad and I love you so very much!
On Monday, we'll see you! We've got some names picked out whether you're a boy or a girl, so we'll see what the verdict is. No matter what, we'll be thrilled!
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Where can I find these deals for prenatal massages?? No, seriously. hahaha My back has been killing me all day today, and my neck and shoulders seem to be in a constant state of tension--a massage sounds glorious, to say the least!
And I threw up this morning when I was in the middle of doing a workout video. Weird. It's been a really long time since I've had nausea, and it was totally out of the blue like I almost didn't make it to the sink because it came on so fast. Oh, these babies. They put us through the weirdest things.
Hey! I haven't gotten one yet, but I heard Golden Hands is a good place ($60 for an hour, plus a $5 off coupon you can get online), and Blue Sand Thai Massage. They only charge $50 for an hour and they had great reviews. So I'm tempted to see if any of those are good! These are prenatal massages, btw. Sometimes Amazon Local has deals, but I haven't seen anything nearby just yet.
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