Week 16 1/2

Wow, I can't believe I'm almost at week 17!  I'm sure once the weather gets hot, things will slow down because I'll be miserable (I got a taste of it last week).  Things are still going well, really well.  I have my next doctors appointment on May 5th and I'm counting down the days until the big ultrasound appointment.  Hopefully the baby is growing and developing well!  You can definitely tell I'm pregnant now...as you can see in the picture I just took.  :-)  

Here is the update for week 16:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't

 recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.