Week 16 - We're moving right along!

Whew...It's hard to believe that we're at the 16 week mark...just 4 more weeks and we'll be able to find out if this little miracle is a boy or a girl! Should we take a poll? Carson wants a brother, Karlee wants a sister, and both Trent and I just want a healthy baby! What do you think? I'm also happy to say that most of the throwing up has stopped...yay!!!!...and my appetite is ever increasing!

Here's a few little facts about the baby this week:

Your baby is already mugging for the camera as she practices all sorts of facial expressions, such as squinting, yawning and grimacing.

Your baby's skin is still translucent and wrinkly, not unlike an old man's, but more fat will soon accumulate under the dermas to plump her out. If you could peer inside right now, you'd be able to see all of her veins under her skin. And speaking of veins, your baby's heart now pumps about 25 quarts of blood per day! Also, her eyes are now locked and loaded at their final destination, facing forward rather than to the sides. (Whew!)


Your baby weighs between 3 to 5 ounces this week and measures between 4 and 5 inches, about the length of your mascara. Muscles are getting stronger, especially the back muscles, enabling the baby to straighten out even more. The baby has eyebrows and eyelashes and the eyes are actually working! Though the eyelids are still sealed, the baby's eyes are making small side to side movements and can even perceive some light. The baby is becoming more sensitive to touch and will even squirm if you poke your belly (though you won't be able to feel it just yet).

And finally...some pics of my growing belly!

Week 16 (Feb 18, 2010)

Week 15 (Feb 11 2010) Week 14 (Feb 4, 2010)

16 Weeks Pregnant