Soul Full Space: 16 week update

How far along: 16 weeks 4 days

Weight gain/loss: At this week's OB appointment I was 159

Maternity clothes: I got a black maternity maxi skirt on Poshmark for $13 -- a steal! SO comfortable

Sleep: Still struggling in this department. However, last night I tried sleeping with two pillows under my head and for the first time in days I didn't have neck pain when I woke up! Still trying to find the best sitting up position -- I may need more pillows! What a production...

Best moment this week: Our 16 week anatomy scan. The only tough part was that it was 2 hours long, so the techs told me to let them know if I got dizzy or nauseous (at one point I did, but propping up my head on two pillows helped). We saw so much movement and action! Babies are very active and doing well overall -- I'll share details about the results below.

Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week. I suppose doing "all out" cleaning -- I love to clean & organize!

Movement: I asked the OB if what I've been feeling sounds like movement and she said it could be or it could be ligaments. Still feeling that same tightness/poking on the right side occasionally.

Food cravings: No strong cravings the last few days. I had this delicious cinnamon hazelnut coffee a few weeks ago from Ferris Coffee and have been thinking about it ever since, so we went to the Ferris store and bought some. I wasn't drinking any coffee during the beginning of the pregnancy, or very much at all during IVF, but one day when I went back to it, it's been hard to stop. Every doctor I've talked to says 1-2 8oz servings per day is totally safe and fine. I have less than 8 oz in the morning and that's it. As we get closer I'll talk to the OB again and see if I should cut it out. I think as it gets cooler it'll be easier to drink decaf tea -- I just don't crave tea in the summer!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Belly measurement: At our OB appointment I was 16 weeks 1 day, belly measuring 23 weeks! :-o Belly is about 10 inches bigger than pre-pregnancy.

Gender: I still can't believe it... 3 BOYS!! Wow! We are in for a wild ride ;)

Prayers: As I mentioned above, all babies are doing well and all anatomy checked out just fine during the scan. Baby A (twin) is in the lead for growth, followed by Baby C (singleton) -- both measuring 2 days ahead. Baby B (twin) is measuring 3 days behind, but that has been the trend so far with him (measuring 2-4 days behind). They did identify that Baby B has a single artery umbilical cord and velamentous cord insertion -- where the cord is inserted into the placental membrane and not the main part of the placenta. This could be causing him to get a bit less nourishment, resulting in slower growth. The good thing is, there are no red flags with his anatomy. The MFM OB we met with was wonderful and explained it very clearly to us. Baby B may just be the "runt", which is common in identicals for one to be smaller. We are just now praying that his growth continues to improve week to week. As long as it's going upward on the growth chart -- not declining or plateauing -- it is OK. Another great thing is no signs of twin twin transfusion. The twins' placenta is still low and considered previa, but the bulk of it is to the posterior. Baby C had a few minor things pop up, but the OB said she was hesitant to even mention them, as they would likely disappear. At this time, she is not recommending an amnio. We will check heart rates and my cervix in 2 weeks and growth again in 4 weeks. I'm praying for all 3 little guys -- especially for Baby B's growth. Cervix is still good around 3.5, praying for it to stay around that number.

Labor signs: No

Stretch marks: No

Mood: Overall good!

Other: The MFM OB told me that if I was working full time right now, this would've been my last week! At 20 weeks, I'll be on what she called "couch potato" rest.

A few 3D ultrasound images:

Twins cuddling