16 Week Check-up and A Test

Today was the day for our 4 week check up! I get so nervous and excited for these days, all I want is for everything to be alright with the baby. When I hear that hearbeat though, all is right in the world!

So now for the random title.  This is sort of a touchy subject.  Today we were asked whether or not we wanted to take a blood test to get an idea of whether or not our baby could have Downs, Trisomy 18, or Spina Bifida.  We made a personal decision to decline the test because we feel, no matter what, we are going to love our baby no matter the outcome.  Also, there are A LOT of false positives.  However, I see the other side of the story. A time to prepare yourself, your husband, your family for the unexpected. Zach and I see this as a "God" thing...we are leaving it in His hands, our worries, fears, and anxieties.  Whatever will be, will be. 

I guess what I want to know is, if you have had kids or not, did you take the blood test? I am not "for" one way or the other, just wanted some opinions, I guess.  Anyway here is my 16 week "check-up":

How Far Along? 16 Weeks!!
Total Weight Gained? Scale at the Dr. office said 5lbs.  Apparently, I am supposed to gain a pound a week for the next 8 or so weeks (every womans nightmare!!!)
Maternity Clothes- Still relying on the Belly Band to wear my pants, which all still fit pretty well besides the buttoning part.  Hoping to not have to buy too much and rely on jersey/knit dresses for summer!
Sleep- Sleep is still difficult.  I found a large body pillow to use and put in between my legs that helps.  Having to get up to pee at least once doesn't help also (sorry TMI).  And do not be surprised if you see Zach with a black eye one day.  Apparently I am violent when I actually do get to sleep.
Movement- Yes!! I have felt the little one.  Feels like popcorn popping.  She gets real fiesty when I am hungry :)
Food Craving- Fruit, still.  I am going to put Publix out of business with their pre-chopped fruit.  Salads.  And if there was a Zoe's anywhere near Dothan, I would put them out of business as well.
Food Aversions- Again, nothing I can think of.
Morning Sickness- No morning sickness here!
Gender- Scheduled our appointment today for April 27th!! I cannot wait! Still betting on a little girl!
Labor Signs- none, thank goodness.

Belly Button- Still starting to poke out...
What I Miss- Ab muscles. I feel like I have never done a sit-up in my life. Wanting to get into a bathing suit.
What I Am Looking Forward To- Finding out the babies sex! I want to start decorating the Nursery and buying gender specific clothes. Still, looking more pregnant then just "plump".

Weekly Wisdom- Do not travel with a pregnant lady if you have somewhere to be and fast or be prepared for numerous pit stops :)
Milestones- Baby is the length of an avocado or about 4.5 inches from head to rump.  The babies heartbeat was STRONG at 157 bpm. The baby has fingernails now and can hear when we talk to her :)

I SWEAR i am going to post a picture sometime this week :)