Week 16

Well, this past weekend, we took a trip down to Boise. It was great getting to see my family and catch up on good times. I also got to do a bit of shopping! YAY! I got some new clothes that will fit great throughout the whole pregnancy. It was fun, in the dressing room at Motherhood they have a little pillow that you can strap around your waist to see what you will look like at 9 months. I say if I don't eat too much junk food, I just might be cute at 9 months! Uncomfortable, I'm sure, but cute! It's been great having new clothes because I don't dread getting dressed in the morning. It was difficult trying to squeeze into something tight that made my stomach itchy. When I put my new clothes in my closet, I finally brought out an old suitcase and packed it full of the small clothes. The goal is to fit into those when the baby comes... right....

On the bright side, I think Ben has realized that I am pregnant. Whether he has made that connection with being a father, I can't be sure. He saw a pregnant woman at church who was a month further than I was. She had a more prominent stomach, and Ben told me that reality would hit when I reached that point. Since then, he can't stop touching my stomach, and I think that he's getting used to the idea. It has been an adjustment even for me. Right now I'm at the point where I don't feel sick, but I don't feel the baby yet. It's an awkward inbetween. Now I'm just waiting to grow. I am happy to say that I feel great. I've even had the confidence to tell a few more friends that I am pregnant. My friend Savannah had already guessed, but she didn't want to ask. (She knows the drill....)

The baby is about the size of an avacado! 4 1/2 in. 3 1/2 oz.

Well, lets talk about my baby! (Or my delicious piece of fruit, as I love to compare the baby to!)
We are working on an avacado this week. (Is that a fruit or a vegetable?) I need to take a stomach picture and post it so everyone can see the progress of my belly. I've got just a bump, but its enough to make me proud.

I haven't decided on the doctor yet. (Thanks for the recommendations Janene.) I need to make an appointment ASAP. I am so excited for the next ultrasound, as I am sure everyone else is. I'll be sure to post it. My next doctor's appointment needs to be within the next couple weeks.

Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter... Mmm...

Side Note: While shopping at Motherhood, I decided to purchase a nice lotion for my belly. I picked up Mamma Bee Belly Butter made by Burt's Bees. I love the smell. I have never been a true fan of cocoa butter, but this one smells really good.