16 Weeks

We are 16 weeks along now, and according to www.babycenter.com, the baby is about the size of an avocado! From babycenter:

"Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop."

Here's a picture from www.i-am-pregnant.com (I like that site because they have the coolest pictures) of the baby's development at 16 weeks:

And here's an (unfortunately unattractive) picture of me at 16 weeks: