16 Weeks!

Yes, I know... I've been slacking in the baby updating area. However, I am bound and determined to update you all every week beginning now! As of today, I am officially 16 weeks! Can you believe it? We are 4 weeks away from being half-way done! Whew! Now, if only we can stay on track and not develop complications... we will be on a roll. I don't have a belly picture to post tonight- but I promise I will have Jesse take one in the morning. So... here's the info on Baby Schiff. 

- Weight Gain: I've actually lost about 12 pounds since Jesse and I found out that we are expecting. I'm definitely trying to gain a few (the healthy way) but it's just not happening since I've been sick every day. I'm hoping that the sickness will go away very, very soon! With Gabe, I was done being sick by week 16! So fingers crossed that it happens soon with Baby #2!! On the other hand... my belly is starting to look more like a pregnant belly which I am very happy about. I'm ready to look less fat and more pregnant! haha. 

- What I'm craving these days: caffeine! which is bad! lol. So, I've definitely been trying to cut back and drink lots of water. I crave pizza a lot and mozzarella sticks from Arby's and Sonic! YUM! However, I have been sick every single day- so nothing really ever sounds good!  


- How I'm feeling: Tired! Very, very tired! Pregnancy along with keeping up with Gabe all day wears me out. I wouldn't trade it for anything... but I must say that a nap while my boy is napping is always nice! 


- What I don't like:  Being sick EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!! Oh & the headaches. I've been getting awful headaches throughout the day... they are NOT fun at all!!  If I have any aversions to food it would probably be vegetables at the moment. For some reason, the thought of veggies makes me cringe these days. I'm trying to overcome this since I know that veggies are good for me! I'm a work in progress! 


- Sleep: Strangely, I have been sleeping very well. We all know I like to sleep on my stomach and that is getting harder to do. Since I'm always tired...sleep comes a lot easier these days! 


- What I'm looking forward to: Our Reveal!! We have exciting plans for revealing Baby Schiff's gender! I can't wait to find out what we are having. Of course, I would like a girl... but I will be happy as long as our baby is healthy and strong! 


- Size of Baby Schiff: Right now, Baby is about the size of an avocado. Around 4.5 inches long and 3.5 ounces. 

- Baby Schiff's development this week: Baby's legs are much more developed and his/her head is more erect than it has been previously. THey eyes are moving closer to the front of the head and ears are close to their final position. He/She has even started growing toenails! 


-Message to Baby Schiff from Mommy: You were definitely a little surprise my child... but a very, very good surprise! I can't wait to meet you and I'm so excited that Gabriel will have a little brother or sister soon! I know that he will be the BEST BIG Brother anyone could ever ask for. I pray that you grow healthy and strong and that you enjoy your little home inside Mommy until your due date! :) Know that you are already very much loved and we are all so excited to meet you soon!