16 weeks

When I was pregnant with Jack, I didn't write anything down, and now, I am constantly trying to remember little things like when my regular pants got to be too tight, or when I felt that little flutter of movement for the first time. I really want to keep track of that stuff this time around, so I think I'll use this space to capture my pregnancy milestones...

So, as of this week, I am in maternity pants most of the time! It was such a relief to put them on...they are soooo comfortable. I remember after Jack was born and once I fit into my regular clothes, I was sad to see them go, but I really couldn't justify wearing pants with an elastic waist anymore. 

I'm pretty sure that I felt a few tiny kicks for the first time last week! I really haven't felt pregnant until now, so those little nudges are a such a happy and reassuring reminder of what's going on. On Friday I had a Dr. appointment so we got to listen to the baby's heartbeat. We could hear a really fast thump, thump. thump, and then a swish. The midwife said that the baby was doing summersaults! For the 30 seconds or so that we got to listen, the baby was flipping around like crazy!  I think we might be in for it with this little guy or gal. Rob and I don't remember Jack being this active, and Jack has always been so laid-back and mellow (most days). My next ultrasound is two weeks from today, so hopefully the baby will cooperate, because I am so excited to find out if Jack will have a sister or brother!

Here I am at 16 weeks...and in case you were wondering, the baby is supposedly the size of an avocado...