16 weeks 1 day

Today I am sixteen weeks 1 day pregnant. I think I am "nesting". I'm not too sure of the correct definition of this. But I have only seen it associated with energy bursts and cleaning. Haha. I have been cleaning my house everyday lately and seem to have more energy than usual, thank goodness.

This is our Christmas visit with the kiddos! I am SO excited. Holidays are one of the best things about being a parent. I can't wait to see their faces when they open everything!! :)

Okay, back to the pregnancy. Cravings this week... Hmm.. everything? Haha. Let's see. Yesterday I had three bowls of cereal, strawberries, McDonalds hamburger and fries, two slices of pineapple pizza, taco bell, buffalo chicken poppers (amazing recipe), and some cheeseballs. :) Mostly I am craving fruit still. Pineapple, strawberries, peaches, etc. But I seem to just want to eat everything in sight. My weight is 136lbs. Ugh... so worth it though.

Only 17 days until my anatomy scan!! Wow. I am SO excited to start continue buying things, decorate the nursery, starting calling my baby by his/her name. :)

Your baby now weighs in at a whopping three to five ounces, and he's four to five inches in length. The bones that are now in place in his ears means he can probably hear your voice as you talk to your partner and pals and sing in the car. While he’s getting used to your voice, the tiny muscles in his body, especially the ones in his back, are gaining strength, so he can straighten out a little more. And thanks to his developing facial muscles, your baby is capable of making a few expressive frowns and squints, even at this early stage. (Don’t worry, those frowns have nothing to do with the sound of your voice!) And his eyes are finally working, making small side-to-side movements and perceiving light (although the eyelids are still sealed). Peekaboo!