16 Weeks!

It has been a while since our first post because things have been a little hectic with Jess starting a new job and me finishing up the school year. We are finally slowing down and I will be home all summer to update more often! Things so far have been really good. I can't complain because I honestly have had an easy pregnancy so far. I am slowly getting to that stage of actually looking pregnant and not like I ate a huge lunch! I just bought my first pair of maternity shorts. I have been reluctant, but I decided that it was time. They are honestly incredibly comfortable. I just have to make sure all of my shirts are long enough to cover the horrible flesh colored band at the top that makes it look like I am wearing a fake stomach! I did have a lady at the gym very timidly ask me if I was pregnant. It was great because I could see the relief on her face when I said yes! That was pretty brave of her because that could have been way embarrassing for us both if I wasn't!
The one thing that I have had trouble with so far is sleeping comfortably. I broke down and bought a Snoogle. Best money I have ever spent! For those that don't know what a Snoogle is, it is a huge C shaped pillow they make for pregnant women, but I love it so much that I will continue its use indefinitely. The Snoogle has been one of my favorite new things and probably one of Jess' most hated. It takes up a huge portion of the bed. The combination of that and a cat who won't leave my side and a dog makes for an interesting night of sleep. Every morning I hear the complaint that "we need a bigger bed." This is hilarious because neither of us are big people, but our bed has become pretty ridiculous.
I have not really been having many cravings besides being hungry right before I go to bed (not the best time to eat, which I am aware of). Jess will say that the most classic example of my nightly cravings was one night when I was trying to go to sleep and I was just complaining that I was hungry. Jess asked me what I wanted and all I could think of was queso, grilled cheese and nachos.
We will upload our weekly pictures soon. We have been taking a weekly picture since 9 weeks to remember the changes. It is unbelievable how you can tell a difference each week! We are still so excited and thankful. We will write again soon with pictures and updates.