Bloated.

16 weeks and counting! We had another great doctor's appointment for four months---healthy heart-rate and everything looking good. Good news this month too---up to 5 lbs weight gain! After being told I 'need to gain more weight' I was happy to have an appointment following Thanksgiving. Of course now I'm just feeling bloated and not so pregnant:

My appetite is back and the nausea has gone from all day, everyday to only when I'm hungry. Eating snacks every few hours has helped with that. This baby is still a health nut though, wanting mostly salads, fruits and veggies and making me feel pretty crummy after too much sugar. I'd love to enjoy some ice cream but the baby has removed that craving altogether! Steve has begun to have his own 'pregnancy symptoms' whilst craving pasta constantly and complaining of sore muscles and troubled sleep. Who's pregnant here :)

Absolutely exciting moment of this week---scheduled our 5 month ultrasound to find out the gender of Baby Z! We have an ultrasound scheduled for the 28th this month and planning to reveal to family and friends on the 29th! We're undecided on when/if Steve and I will find out before or wait until the cake reveal with everyone else. (Before we were even pregnant I loved the idea of cutting a cake to reveal a pink or blue interior as a reveal to family and friends.) We're both very anxious to find out but both know I'll struggle to keep my mouth shut. We're not leaning one way or another, by preference or intuition, but will be thrilled with a healthy baby of either gender. One thing's for sure though---either a Bears jersey or cheerleading uniform :)

How far along: 16 weeks

Baby size: avocado

Current Weight: 129 lbs

Maternity clothes? - not yet but leggings are definitely more comfortable :)

Sleep? - restless

Best moment: everytime we hear the heartbeat, it's amazing!

Miss anything: caesar salad

Movement? not yet but I'm told it should be soon

Anything makes you queasy or sick: red meat still but craving a burger

Showing yet? - looking bloated

Gender: ultrasound scheduled for the 28th!

Labor signs: no

Wedding rings on/off? -  on

Mood: loving being pregnant

Looking forward to: finding out if Baby Z with be our daughter or son J

Baby Z received its first Christmas presents this week:

Buddy the Elf onesie from Eileen---which will go nicely with Steve and I's Christmas tradition each year----the day after Thanksgiving we put up the tree and Christmas decorations while watching Elf!

Sophie the Giraffe came from Shane and Allie---said to be the best teether out there so hopeful to ease some crabbiness later!

Baby Z is already so loved by many! We're blessed to have so many incredible family and friends supporting us now. Knowing our baby will be surrounded with that same love and support means the world to us!