16 Weeks

So I was perusing pinterest the other day... what else is new. And I saw these cute little pictures... and I decided I wanted to give it a try!  Colin was pretty excited about them too... completely so that by the end he had completely wiped off some of the chalkboard. The letters in weeks ended up on his shorts! 

How far along: 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 7 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes! I can still wear a few bigger shirts, dresses and pants with a belly band, but totally rocking maternity clothes.

Stretch marks: Not that I know of!

Sleep: Sleeping ok, when the dogs or the kid don't wake me up! I usually get up to pee at least once.

Best moment of this week: Just getting some time at home to relax after running with work and trips the past few weeks.

Miss anything: My cute clothes and ALL the wine! 

Movement: It feels like a little fish is swimming around in there! 

Food cravings: Still love me some english muffins!

Anything making you queasy or sick: This week and last week is the first time I can EAT real food again! Alleluia!  Meat is no longer my enemy!! So excited to get back to healthy eating again! 

Have you started to show yet: Totally

Gender: Don't know yet, one more month!

Labor signs: I had a few braxton hicks (I think) last week when I didn't drink enough water and was out working on the yard.

Belly button in or out: In... for now

Wedding rings on or off: On, 

Happy or moody most of the time: Mostly Happy

Looking forward to: My Stitch Fix Maternity box comes in TODAY!!! Whoop Whoop!! AND Ryan has a 4 day weekend so we will probably spend a lot of time at the lake, when I'm not working!

Midwives

I am so thrilled with my decision to see a midwife for this pregnancy!  The experience is like a 180 from my last time. I leave my apts feeling so loved! 

The place I'm going has 4 midwives and you see them all throughout your pregnancy and then whoever is on call when you deliver is who you get. I was skeptical of this, since the last time I had the same dr I saw throughout my pregnancy, but so far I haven't met a midwife I haven't liked!  

For me the biggest difference is with my OB They came in, saw me for like 5 mins and then left. It was very quick and they didn't really try to get to me or make me feel comfortable. The midwives spend so much time getting to know you! I leave my visits feeling like I was talking with a friend for 40 minutes.  

I'm so excited for my birth (kinda) and  hopeful it will be a really great experience!