Time is flying by! I am now a little over 16 weeks. Feeling really good lately. Starting to have more "round ligament pain" with my pelvic ligaments beginning to stretch more. Only tends to hurt if I get up too quickly, sneeze, or sometimes just for no reason. Unfortunately I always sneeze 3-4 four times in a row, so those sharp pains hurt! I am beginning to notice my tummy rounding out a bit below my belly button - feeling a little puffy lately! My family and Corey are noticing the changes more than me most of the time. I need to get better at taking some belly shots as soon I will be showing a lot more all of the sudden. Right now Baby Burns is about the size of an avocado. Baby is weighing about 4-5 ounces and is about 4-5 inches long. Baby is getting ready for a big growth spurt, by the time we go back to the Dr. in just 4 weeks Baby will have doubled its weight and added 3-4 inches!
Had my 4 month checkup yesterday. My blood pressure was a little high when I 1st got there but I think it was from running around before getting there which makes me a little short of breath the bigger baby gets! After laying on my left side for about 5 minutes my blood pressure was back to normal. Once the Dr. came in I got to hear Baby Burns sweet heartbeat again and it was very strong :) Now they have no problem finding the heartbeat - it comes on as soon as the doppler is pressed to my tummy. I will go back in 2 weeks for the 2nd blood test screening for downs/etc. Not worried about this since I passed the 1st screening and nuchal.
Exciting news - Corey and I go May 4th for our anatomy ultrasound. After they check all of Baby's measurements, if Baby Burns cooperates, we should be able to determine if we are having a boy or girl! We had thought about letting it be a surprise but I am too excited to find out! We are ready to buy some baby clothes and start figuring out how we want to decorate the nursery. Can you believe I haven't bought any baby stuff yet?! Besides that 1 pack of diapers I have been holding out until we knew the sex of the baby - this has been very hard for me as I am sure you all understand knowing me!
I am going to try and attach a video (sound only) of Baby Burns heartbeat. I think the Dr. and I were talking in the beginning (sorry forgot I was recording) but towards the end you should be able to hear it :)
Thank you for all the continued thoughts and prayers for our family - love you all!
Love,
Ashley, Corey, Baby Burns and Izzie
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