Week 16

I am pretty sure I have started to feel a few little flutters in my belly!  I wasn't sure - thought maybe it was just gas bubbles or something but now I am quite sure it is the little one.  The movement is on the left (of course!) and I tend to feel it most when I am sitting still and concentrating.  Pretty amazing feeling! 

In other news, I have gone to prenatal Aquacize at the YMCA for the last two weeks.  The movement really feels good but I feel like a bit of a fraud as all the other moms-to-be seem to be at least 30 weeks along.  Then there's me with my little pooch.  Speaking of which, I presented to a bunch of single moms on Wednesday night and they all were so excited for me but couldn't believe that I was already 16 weeks - they thought my belly was small.  Seems huge to me!  It's amazing the instant connection you have with moms-to-be or moms just by telling them you're expecting.  I am working to house a young lady who is also expecting and we have very much enjoyed comparing notes.  My being also pregnant seemed to put her instantly at ease.  Just so you know - she is CONVINCED I am having a boy.

Belly has been stretching lately but it still doesn't look much bigger to me.  Here it is for this week (wearing a new shirt picked out by the lovely Devon, which she and Dan sent to me for my birthday!  Thanks pregnant-lady whisperer!  I love it!)


16 weeks