Baby #2: Week 16

I was really tired this week. Gerrit was waking more often again, and I think I just wasn’t getting enough consecutive hours of sleep at night. But overall it was a better week! No throwing up, and a decrease in nausea by the end of the week. There’s definitely more pressure on my bladder all of a sudden though… I have to go to the bathroom so much more than normal.

Well, we might have to do some indoor photos for awhile… Andrew just gets home too late to take advantage of the daylight.

• Back pain isn’t horrible, but I definitely feel it when I’m on my feet for a lot.
• Still had nausea most days, but it’s subsiding, I think.
• Gerrit was having some rough nights for no apparent reason. He went through about a week of waking every 2-3 hours, and the worst night was up every hour and 45 minutes until about 3:30 am. I was pretty tired to say the least! It didn’t help that I can only stomach a few ounces of coffee every day too.
• Food aversion is going away finally! I mean, I have my days, but it’s getting better.
• Once in awhile I get a day with a really persistent headache that just doesn’t want to go away.
• The cramps were only on one day and were pretty minor.

Maternity clothes: I think I’m giving up on the jeans. But I’m not feeling ready for maternity jeans… so leggings it is.
Stretch marks: no new ones
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: Pretty good… not falling asleep quite as easily, but once I’m asleep I’m good. And then Gerrit would wake up… 
Best moment this week: Sleeping in on Sunday. Andrew was gone Friday night until Saturday late afternoon, so sleeping in on Sunday felt AMAZING. 
Miss anything: Not feeling like I have the bladder the size of a walnut.
Movement: Still not sure
Cravings: extra sharp cheddar cheese and green apples
Looking forward to: Christmas! I LOVE this time of year so much!