Today officially begins the 16th week. Last night Luke & I had a doctor's appointment to take a standard blood test. Though the test was less than enjoyable (I hate having blood taken!), we were excited to hear the baby's heartbeat on the doppler. The heart was "whoosh-ing" strong at 166 beats per minute - perfectly healthy, according to Dr. Jakus! Though I still have a feeling that it isa little boy, old wives tales dictate that a heartbeat over 140 is an indication of a girl. Plus, I had a dream last night where the baby was born and it was indeed a little girl. So really, who knows?!? Our doctor told us that we could have an ultrasound in as early as two weeks to find out the gender, but to be safe and make sure that we get an accurrate reading, we are planning on having scheduling the next ultrasound on February 26... LHKZ or ZMZ - we shall see! ;-)
In the meantime, here is a link that shows and describes what is happening in terms of fetal development at 16 weeks:
http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-16-weeks_1105.bc?intcmp=timeline
So excited that things are going well for you. The doctor's appointments in the beginning always made me nervous. I'm finally settling into the routine & it'll be over before I know it! Our little one's heartbeat was 160-172 for weeks so we thought little girl, along with browsing at the chinese birth calendar. Seriously it's been correct for everyone I know, except us :) We are so happy though & I know you both will be. Soon you'll find out pink or blue!
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