15 weeks- Baby #2!

1. How Far Along? As of Tuesday, 10/23/12 I'm 15 weeks pregnant with baby #2! (vs. 16 weeks with Reese since I didn't take a picture at 15 weeks last time).

2. How big is baby? 

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

3. Total Weight Gain/Loss? 1 or 2 lbs-- depends on the day. 

4. Maternity Clothes? Nope! Still fitting into my regular jeans just fine thankyouverymuch!

5. Gender? Todd and I am most of our immediate family are still thinking boy.  We have our elective ultrasound on Thursday and I cannot wait to find out.  I told T that I will be really shocked if it's a girl! We will of course be thrilled with either gender!

6. Movement? Nothing yet, although there have been a few times at night that I think I'm feeling flutters, but I seriously think it's just bubbles. 

7. Sleep? Sleeping great! I've had a night or two where I wake up and cannot fall back to sleep, but I think that it's more because there has been so much going on recently, and less to do with the fact that I'm pregnant.

8. What I miss? My energy, and I'm starting to miss having a drink!

9. Cravings? Pumpkin spice English muffins, caramel apples (although I've only had 3 this whole season), and salt.

10. Symptoms? Feeling pretty good. *knocks on wood*

11. Worst moment this week? This week has been pretty good.

12. Best moment this week? Looking at bedding at PBKids for both boys and girls- I think we've got both picked out.  Looking forward to our ultrasound on Thursday!