16 weeks…

…is an even four months!

16 weeks of baby growing means that it is now the size of a turnip, all of 5 inches and 5 ounces, and the coolest thing about its development at this point is that the baby can HEAR! With its ears! That is kind of thrilling, no? Ken, Rusty and I take turns saying hello to my stomach. It is already learning things about the world it is going to come out into.

I am glad to report that I have now fully absorbed and gotten used to the idea of growing a little one. It’s taken a good 3 months for the idea to seep in, but I am at a good place right now. I’m even starting to get the teensiest bit antsy already to meet the baby. Baby, I’m not in denial anymore, you can come out! It’s strange to think there is five more months of this, but it’s a very necessary five months, especially in terms of finances. Besides all the usual preparations, it feels like husband and I are bonding and getting closer over this and I think it’s a type of bond that is going to be important for carrying us into parenthood.

Many, many things to learn, and I am doing some of that as I go, but right now I should just focus on figuring out how to transition my clothes into ones that will accommodate my stretching stomach. I feel super werid in clothes, which results in a little too much time staring into my closet to figure out what I can wear. I am down to one pair of pants that fit me, and I have been resorting to those almost every day. I have gotten the belly band, but I haven’t quite gotten the hang of it yet. I feel all kinds of awkward wearing that around.

- At 4 months -

Pros: bigger boobs, I’m not wasting calories on wine or beer,
and I am extremely aware of what/how I eat
Cons: congestion and dry nose, sensitive gums, tight pants,
and peeing too many times a day
Currently craving: fruit, more fruit, fried things,
and I can't get enough Simply brand apple juice
Outlook on the coming of baby: positive
Feelings about husband: very positive