16 Weeks and Growing!

Baby Linstromberg is now 16 weeks, and starting to make it very hard for me to fit into lots of my clothes. I feel like I am actually starting to look pregnant, which I think is kind of fun. I have also noticed my appetite is growing! I have only gained about 3 pounds so far, so I think that puts me right on track for the pound a week (starting in the 2nd trimester) that I am shooting for. I think that I felt the baby move this week, but I was half asleep, so I am hoping I was not dreaming!

I have been trying to talk Ryan into going on one last vacation before the baby comes. April or May would be a great time to go, right after Ryan is done with his busy season at work, and before my belly gets too big. Does anyone have any good suggestions of a fun place to go? I am thinking somewhere a little warmer...maybe for a long weekend.

A couple of weeks ago we had a suggestion from Ryan's brother (Uncle Jason) to not only put my belly pictures on the blog, but also belly pictures of Ryan. Well you are all in luck, because for this weeks post you are getting two belly pictures. I am just hoping that Ryan's belly continues to stay smaller than mine.

14 Weeks

So we are now at 14 and a half weeks...officially the second trimester! In the past two weeks the baby has grown from a plum, to a peach, to a lemon, and is now three and a half inches long. We were very excited that at our last Doctor's appointment we were able to hear the heartbeat!

Everyone keeps asking if we are going to find out if it is a boy or a girl...and the answer is no. At this point we plan on waiting and being surprised. However, you can always feel free to make a guess! I have started wearing maternity pants some days. I have found that they can be quite comfortable, and I absolutely love the pair that I have on in the picture. They are great because they just have elastic on the waist and not the big belly band. Everyone at work is jealous and says that they want stretchy pants too!

I thought it was crazy the other night when I got to thinking, that I know 17 people who are pregnant right now. That is a lot of hormones! And this number does not even count Ashley who gave birth to beautiful Audrey earlier this week. I think that I know 2 or 3 people that are due every month from now until August. So I am hoping and praying for lots of healthy babies!

Since it is Valentine's Day I will also mention that I am very excited about my brand new Vera Bradley diaper bag that my wonderful husband got me! I think it seems like a good gender neutral pattern, and I am sure that the baby will love it! I know I do....thanks Ryan!