16 weeks

I had a Doctor's appointment earlier this week! Everything is looking good - measurements are fine and your heartbeat is strong! I am feeling better and better each day. I am still somewhat smell sensitive, and have indigestion, but it doesn't seem as severe most of the time! I can get by on less sleep, too, which is good because your brother is having a hard time preadjusting to Australia time! A couple of annoying pregnancy symptoms - another yeast infection and a stuffy nose - but its ok! 16 weeks - that means we have about 5 months to go! I wonder, are you going to arrive late, like your brother? Daddy and I are also working hard trying to figure out the perfect name for you! It is a daunting task, let me tell you!

How your baby's growing:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His 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.