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At this point of your pregnancy, your baby is approximately 4.3 to 4.6 inches long and weighs 2.8 ounces. Not only is your baby growing, your uterus and placenta continue to grow to accommodate the growing baby inside of you! Just six weeks ago, your uterus weighed about 5 ounces. This week it now weighs 8.75 ounces! The amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby is increasing and there is about 7.5 ounces of fluid. You will easily be able to feel your uterus approximately three inches below your navel.

This is an important week for testing and you will most likely have an AFP test done. This is a harmless blood test that is done to detect abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or spina bifida. This is a non-invasive test and it carries no risk to your developing baby. Most doctors will offer the test, but in most cases it is completely optional.

Your milk glands start production at this time and this causes some tenderness and swelling in early pregnancy. Your veins will become more visible because there is an increased amount of blood flowing to the breasts.

Five and a half inches tall and only six ounces in weight. The child can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersault.

At this time, your baby is holding her head erect. Because her muscles are developing, she can make some faces now. Your baby is able to squint, frown and open its mouth. There is enough calcium in the bones that they will show up on an x-ray. Your baby's fingernails are well formed now and the legs are longer than the arms. Because your baby is moving well now, you may begin to feel his movements! Some women say that the early movements feel like gas bubbles or a slight flutter. If you have not yet felt the baby move, don't worry. Fetal movements are usually felt between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy.

You may feel your heart beating 'louder'. This is because there is a lot more blood in your body than normal. (about 20-25% more)

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anna89 - 7.2 hours ago
16wks & 1 day! tmrw have an apt and am looking forward on getting this out the way so i can get my next gender apt so am getting super excited

IMakeHUGEkids - 8.7 hours ago
We've used cloth diapers on both our babies and plan to do again for this kiddo. I like pre folds and cute covers the best, because they are easiest and cheapest to wash and dry- we spent about 250 for both boys over the last 2 1/2 years at Greenmountaindiaper.com. I also make my own diaper detergent so it's dirt cheap and really cleans. (my boys are 12 months apart, and this baby will make it 3 under 3 for me!) However, I just want to throw out there, it's not advised to use cloth until after the umbilical cord has healed, and/or after the circumcision (should you choose to circumcise your son) has healed as well. The disposables will be less irritating (especially if you get those pampers ones with the cut outs for newborn cords) and keep both drier.

happy-mommy - 16.6 hours ago
Anyone having trouble sleeping? My fear is that for the rest of the pregnancy I will only get naps in my sofa. The bed just seems to be most uncomfortable and I spend the whole night tossing and turning. I was taking Unisom and B6 for morning sickness but has stopped and so has regular sleep. Its crazy to think I have 24 more weeks of this. Is anyone else experiencing this?

tink21 - 23.1 hours ago
Malenasmommie, I plan to use cloth diapers as well but I'm gonna make them myself. There's some really useful videos on YouTube on how to make them and I can't wait to try them ;) good luck!!!!

malenasmommie - 23.3 hours ago
Thank you Millie and Kanojoca!! I can't decide what to do. The twins are due in July but we also have a one year old who will still be in diapers so I was just thinking it could be a lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing!!

kanojoca - 1 days ago
oh we used disposibles at night time though! they do keep them dryer and make them sleep longer!

kanojoca - 1 days ago
Melena...we used cloth nappies, but they were the bamboo nappies that were already pre folded. It worked great! However we did only use them for the first 8 mths..then we gave up cause the poop was getting annoying. Use Tea tree oil in water to pre-soak them, it is an antibacterial, it's cheap and you only need a few drops for a bucket for the day, that helps prevent them from staining and baby will be due in the summer anyways, so you can hang them out to dry!!!! But they do save you a lot of money, we worked out that we saved abourt 1500 dollars!

millie79 - 1 days ago
malenasmommie, i tried cloth nappies with my first baby, and found it to be just as costly as buying disposable, all the washing powder, stuff to soak them in, all the water and electricity. And the time it takes for washing, drying, folding when you could be spending that extra time on more important stuff like snuggling your little ones :D ...plus baby stays drier with disposables. ... so, for me, disposables win :)

malenasmommie - 1 days ago
Has anyone tried cloth diapers?? I am considering it. We have a lot of disposable ones in the storage shed now but we have a one year old and are expecting twins. The idea of buying Pampers for THREE scares me a bit. That just seems like a small college fund right there! I heard from onother twin mom that she loves cloth diapers. I am seriously debating but have no idea where to start with it. If you tried it, could you let me know how it went and what brand you tried? THANKS!!

sweetpea86 - 1 days ago
Posted pic in 16 week please check it.out tell me what u think? Fundus already even with the the middle of my belly button

sweetpea86 - 1 days ago
Hey ladies still havent sceduled my gender ulrasound. My next appt is theb16th so prolly that day we will scedule it. Hopeing for a girl so my son will be in the middle and be my only lil man!. But ill he happy with anouther boy. Im going tontry to post a belly pic so yall keep a look out cuz im huge already.

anna89 - 1 days ago
1st day in week 16! apt on monday cant wait to get this apt over with so that i can finally get my altersound apt! 1st heartburn this morning, not looking forward on having those but its apart of pregnancy so i gotta deal with it...=)

happy-mommy - 2 days ago
Gosh, I feel like I have just gotten huge in the past week. Here's hoping the next 24 weeks will fly by. A whole 2 weeks before I have another scan which will hopefully tell me if its s boy or girl.

happy-mommy - 2 days ago
IMakeHUGEkids... yes it was the both ends one, very gross! lol... the good thing is I am tolerating food again and regaining my strength. I certainly hope I never get that again, especially throughout the pregnancy. Waiting4agirl, sry you had it twice, I really dont know if I could survive another attack of this stomach virus.

tripplets - 2 days ago
Helo everyone!just wanted to say see u in wk 17

waiting4agirl - 2 days ago
Happymommy (well unhappymommy) I had the same flu like 6 weeks ago then 4 weeks ago everyone in the house got it It sucks!!!!!!!! But it will get better cant get to much worse right. well off to go fat suit shopping tomorrow !!!! (matirnity stuff)

IMakeHUGEkids - 2 days ago
oh, happy mommy, i'm so sorry. Was it the both ends one? We got hit here too. It was very very violent for everyone in our house, especially being pregnant. So glad you're out of the hospital I hope it gets better for you soon.

happy-mommy - 2 days ago
So glad to be here! Week 15 was horrific for me. I got a stomach virus and ended up being hospitalized with vomiting and nausea. Have barely eaten and I am feeling so weak. I do hope the next 24 weeks will be a whole lot easier. I hope all mommies are doing great!

tink21 - 2 days ago
Congrats waiting4agirl!! Looks like the wait is over!!!

Elliesmom - 2 days ago
Waiting4agirl- I'm so happy for you to finally have a girl! You must be on cloud 9!! :) hope all the mommies are doing well in week 16!

waiting4agirl - 3 days ago
Had My check Up today They could not Find the HB so they did a quick in room Ultrasound and the CNP is 75-80% sure it is a GIRL!!! we find out for sure on March 2nd.

baby-leo - 3 days ago
Hello week 16!

malenasmommie - 3 days ago
Cross your fingers!!! Hopefully er find out what these twinnies are tomorrow!! We will have yet another ultrasound and hope to get a good look at Baby B!! I went for the preview of the multiples sale this evening and it looks like there will be a lot of great deals!! I found not two but four sets of our bedding priced between $20 and $40!! I can't believe it!! This is why I shop consignment sales!!!

mumof 6 expecting7th - 3 days ago
had 16 week check up and all is looking fine, bubs wouldnt let us peek at the sex, was sitting on its bum with legs crossed lol

waiting4agirl - 3 days ago
yeah 7 is like 20lbs smaller then me when i am not preggers =(

katkatkat - 3 days ago
waiting4agirl, you don't even look fat! Just normal! How do you people do it? With my first one I didn't show at all at 16 weeks, now I look like the 24 weeks pictures with my son! Did you see number7's 16 weeks belly shot? Amazing! I mean how can someone have such a flat belly with a 7th child in the 16th week???

waiting4agirl - 3 days ago
whe i was preggo with my sons it was sweets mainly ice cream this time it is salt like food that is salty not chips (crisps) but like the boxed flavored rice and cheesey stuff so heres to hoping

Imogens Mummy10 - 4 days ago
Brittany - my cravings with my little girl were fruit, ice cubes and fruit lollys! This time its all crisps etc! Im hoping its a boy! xx

waiting4agirl - 4 days ago
Added my bellie Pic to week 16 everyone else looks preggo I just look Fat!

Baby2July2012 - 4 days ago
njsa - I am in the same boat as you. I am pregnant with my 2nd, and think (not 100% sure) that I felt the baby move on Sunday for the first time, and once today, but that has been it. I remember with my first that once the movement started, it was relatively consistent, but we are also not that far along yet, so I don't think it is necessarily supposed to be consistent yet. Hopefully soon we will start to feel our little ones more often! It will be so much more reassuring!

brittanysbabyinjuly - 4 days ago
tishlamp that is soooo wonderful congrats!! im so happy for you... lol with all the girls popping up maybe some of should have boys to even things out lol!!

tishlamp - 4 days ago
Found out today that I'm having a girl!!!!! I already have a 8year old girl and a 17 month old boy. My. Older daughter is so excited.

csa.wadkins1864@gmail.com - 4 days ago
NJSA: When I first started feeling movement, it was sporadic. I had to be sitting perfectly still and in a certain position. The movement increased in frequency, but only felt when I was still. Even now (and I've been feeling my little one for about 2-3 weeks), I have to be sitting or laying down. He/she isn't big enough to affect me when I'm busy or walking. Sometimes, I get a kick or nudge when I'm standing...but again, I have to be still. Don't worry. If you are concerned, purchase or rent a fetal dopplar. It is very reassuring in these beginning stages to listen to that heartbeat when you can't feel what's going on with your little one. Hang in there. :-)

waiting4agirl - 5 days ago
This is my 3rd baby and I felt movment a few days ago for the first time and was shoked it is normally not til week 21 or 22 for me dont worry babys have to move very hard/strong for us to feel it right now remember ther are only the weight of a large orange and 5in(13cm) long so they are not that strong yet.

misstonielting - 5 days ago
Morning girls before you shop online make sure to sign up for ebates!!!! Its a site that automatically gives youcoupons online and a percentage back in a check. You just got to remember to sign in ebates then click whatever store your shopping at . I did my shopping for Christmas online and got back a check for $140 and just got back my check from all the baby shopping I did online for $82--- Totally free. Im sure everyone already has all there abby stuff but check it out and there doing s thing where with your first purshase you get a $10 gift card its not bogus like the other crapy crap online lol http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=Sx28kLnpGgf0JcwwQW6%2F6Q%3D%3D

Imogens Mummy10 - 5 days ago
Hi Ladies....will be 17 weeks on Sunday and cant believe how quick it has gone! Im still getting sickness etc and Drs have put me on tablets etc...Its so much easier this time...Last pregnancy with my little girl I was sick about 15 times a day, had to give up work at 6 months and go into hospital on a drip as was sick 37 times in one day at one point! Im hoping that im having a boy now :) Hope you are all feeling well!

KarissaAndMadisonsMommy - 5 days ago
njsa- yes its normal some people dont even feel them yet, some days i will feel him a lot some none at all, it drives you crazy lol its just the position there in. I got a fetal doppler helps ease the mind it works great and was only 53 bucks!!

KarissaAndMadisonsMommy - 5 days ago
16weeks today =)

njsa - 5 days ago
ithappened*blue* thanks for ur reply and hope everything is fine.i still couldnt find the gender.hope to know in my next scan on 28th.

ItHappened **Blue** - 5 days ago
popping in from week 27 - don't worry, you don't feel consistant moving till later. mine is just starting to pick up the movements most of the day but he still has his days of not wanting to show me he's there. At this point, you shouldn't worry. :)

njsa - 5 days ago
i felt a movement 5days before and waited and noticed again but never felt the movement again.so got eally worry and went for a scan.everything was ok and the heart beat 140.now again i feeling scared and worry as y i cant feel it again.is it common to happen like this.i thought when we start to feel the baby it will feel continue without long gaps.pls someone help me feel relax.

majormommy8 - 5 days ago
Hi ladies, please re add me for some reason my page locked me out and I had to start all over

brittanysbabyinjuly - 5 days ago
ok ladies its only sixteen weeks but i cant be the only one checking thins sight often... there must be somethings going on with everyone... like.... i dont know whats up with my nose but is always stuffy right now...and iv had a headache ALL day ... grrr it wont go away...

malenasmommie - 5 days ago
Hello Week 16!! WOOHOO!!

rach2490 - 6 days ago
Brittany I say boy as well. My mega craving was oranges and fruity ice lollies with Cameron my 11 month old. This time I can't get enough salt! Salt and vinegar everything. I'm also drinking loads of fruit juice and just eating tons in general. I'm not showing at all yet this time and by 14 weeks with my boy I was very obviously pregnant which is surprising as I'm about 40lbs lighter than when I got pregnant with him. I'm convinced this will be another boy but I'm not finding out, was too exciting getting a surprise the last time :)

britt83 - 7 days ago
First day in week 16! I'm barely even showing though and its driving me crazy! Anyone else having this isuue? I can feel my uterus and can tell that it has grown, and I have a doppler, Hr is always around 150-160 so i'm sure everything is fine. This is my second child so I thought I would show sooner.

katkatkat - 7 days ago
Hi all, first day in week 16, so happy! Good luck to all who want to find out sex! I am going to the docs on Thursday, but haven't decided if I want to find out sex. I didn't with the first one, but was 100% sure about it anyway. I think the shape of the belly is only visible later on, no guesses yet. I was not sick for about 2 weeks but it started again, it's back on every second day but without nausea. I prefer this version. Oh yes, and I couldn't eat chocholate or any sweets with my son, but I am quite happy eating all this now. I wonder if it means anything...

csa.wadkins1864@gmail.com - 7 days ago
Hello 16 weeks. Its hard to believe that we are already at 16 weeks. Time has gone by so fast. Still getting a little sick now and then, but I've noticed that it only comes when I'm really tired or hungry. As long as I get plenty of rest and eat small meals during the day, the sickness has gone away. Firday we have an ultrasound, so hopefully we will learn what sex the baby is. Counting down the minutes and very excited. Baby moves often in my belly and it makes me laugh to feel him jumping and moving about. His/her little bubbles and flutters are much stonger than when they first started. I can now feel them when I'm standing or moving about, and not just sitting still. One happy momma here. Hope all is well with everyone.

keegansmommy - 7 days ago
Brittany I say boy. I was like that with my son. Very healthy. With Kori, I eat a lot of junk....but so far I'm also carrying her low and hidden. So we'll see if she ends up poppin up and out by the end of all of this!

millie79 - 7 days ago
mum of 6, i also have only one girl, 4 boys, and have just found out that i am having another boy. really was hoping for a little girl but will be happy with another gorgeous healthy little man :)

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