How big is baby? Avocado. Our little guacamole is 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces.
What is baby doing this week? According to Baby Center, get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. His/her legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Soon you'll experience one of the most wonderful moments of pregnancy — feeling your baby move. While some women notice "quickening" as early as 16 weeks, many don't feel their baby move until about 18 weeks or more. (And if this is your first baby, don't be too impatient — you may not be aware of your baby's movements until 20 weeks or so.) The earliest movements may feel like little flutters, gas bubbles, or even like popcorn popping. Over the following weeks they'll grow stronger and you'll be able to feel them much more frequently.
Symptoms:""Growing pains" or Round ligament pain has been pretty consistent.
Total weight gain: N/A!!
Exercise: Still able to run 30 miles a week, but I am no longer worrying about time frame and just doing what my body needs.
Doing weights and exercise bands about 4 days per week also.
Maternity clothes: No turning back!
Sleep: Good nights and tossing and turning nights. Although, I've been waking up feeling like I've been hit by a train.
Best moment last week: We needed to move our Gender ultrasound to later in the day, so it would be easier for Clint to leave the job site. We got it moved 5 days sooner! March 7th!
Movement: No, but I am anticipating the "flutters" that should be coming any time.
Food cravings: Still salads with light ranch, croutons, and cheese.
What I miss: Not getting our of breathe so easy some times!
What I am looking forward to: Buying more maternity pants! And feeling the "flutters".
Milestones: Having to retire jeans.
How is daddy? The best husband and daddy in my world!
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