16 weeks

Peyton, our bulldog, just couldn't resist the photo-op this week. :)

Peyton, our bulldog, just couldn't resist the photo-op this week. :)

How far along: 16 weeks. Happy Halloween, tatertot! Your dad and I think you're going to be a potato for your first Halloween with us.

Maternity clothes: I scored a shirt this week from target for $3 on Daily Deals. But when I went into Motherhood Maternity to get some pants, I wound up having a mini-panic attack bc I couldn't find pants that fit at all. I wound up crying and left. I need a someone to come with me and help me shop. Really, it sucks living so far from home because I'm pretty sure the skinny girl there shopping with her mom added to my meltdown.

Stretch marks: none. Still lotioning and lotioning and lotioning...

Sleep: Awesome. Can't complain. I'm seriously down for the count when I go to bed and start waking up at around 615ish which is ok because I need to be up by 7. But these dreams are freaking me out! I woke up one day this week convinced my husband wanted a 3rd dog... which is not happening... not now, and likely not ever. The two we have are already more than we can handle.

Best moment this week: After the Motherhood Maternity incident, I curled up on the couch with hubby just trying to have my little sob party and ohBaby was definitely dancing. I tried to put hubbys hand where the movements were feeling, but he couldn't feel anything, which makes sense because it still really feels inside. Sort of like the feeling when you snap your fingers lightly but not hard enough to make any noise? It's a VERY strange feeling. Definitely not gas, thank you very much. I'm happy that I'm not going crazy with the every few days feeling a little something. I got a good 4-5 feelings in a row while lying very still.

Movement: see above :)

Food cravings: Still loving my milk each morning. 

Food aversions: Getting better. I can at least tolerate chicken. I made some for my husband for dinner this week. I stuck with the shrimp, but at least I'm back to cooking. And I am now able to drink WATER once again. THANK YOU PRAISE GOD for this one. I'm so sick of sugary drinks and juices, lemonade, gatorade, iced tea you name it.

Gender: Your daddy had a dream you were a boy this week! I think we should have opted for the elective u/s last week just to calm our suspicions and to know for sure... but just 2 weeks left until we know which dreams are right and which are wrong!

Labor pains: nope.

Belly Button in or out? In. Contemplating getting myself the pregnancy belly ring because I don't want to loose it, but it feels like you are pushing my belly ring out on the top half. :(

What I miss: Feeling cute and sexy. I feel frumpy and pale.

What I am looking forward to: Anatomy Scan!! November 21st :) boy girl boy girl boy girl... it's driving me mad!!

Weekly Wisdom: No one will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all you're the only one who knows the sound of my heart from the inside. <3<3

Milestones: You're deciding what color hair you'll have this week. Hair follicles are forming and if you're brunette (which I suspect you will be) you're making the pigments for your hair color. No pressure if you want to come out blond or bald, that's fine with me. You've already got my heart in your hands, little one.