So tonight Lee, Luke, and I went to eat homemade ice cream at Sunni Skies with my mother and father-in-law. I am not normally a huge sweets person but I love homemade ice cream. I ordered a banana split because I love love love fruit (especially with this pregnancy). It was amazing - vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pineapple, banana, and whip cream. YUMMY! I validated it since it had fruit ;).
The funniest thing was when I was eating it Baby A was moving like crazy. Either Baby A likes or dislikes the cold and sweet. It was pretty funny. It's fun experiencing all of this stuff and bonding with the babies before they are even born. I guess I know what I need to do if I want Baby A to move ;).
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
15 Week Survey
How Far Along? 15 weeks
Maternity Clothes? Yes. I am hoping the clothes that I currently have fit at least until the half-way point.
Stretch Marks? Yes, but I can't tell if they are old or new. ;)
Sleep? If you read my previous post, sleep is getting harder at times. I get really uncomfortable (my hips, my sciatic nerve, and sometimes my tummy) so I have to shift around a lot, not to mention the frequent bathroom breaks in the middle of the night. I am still getting a decent amount of sleep since I go to bed earlier than normal and sleep a little later than normal. I am resting as much as I can during the day though.
Best Moment of the Week? Feeling more movement. It's awesome.
Genders? We don't know yet. Like I said last week, I am hoping to find out in 7 or less weeks (if not at my next appointment). I had a dream last night that the nurse guessed 2 girls. Maybe it's because I have felt they would be 2 girls since I found out they were twins. Most people think one of each. I guess we will know soon enough. Obviously we don't care either way. We know God knows exactly what our family needs.
Belly Button In or Out? In
Cravings? Water, Apples, Bananas, Smoothies, Veggies, Cheese Toast, Hearty Meals, Pizza
What I Miss? Sleeping really well at night (I usually hit the pillow and don't wake up for at least 8 hours). Being comfortable at times. Being able to run around with Luke.
What I Love? Like I say each week, carrying two miracles, eating without guilt, sleeping without guilt, and resting without guilt. I love seeing the way God provides no matter what our needs.
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? Working more on our list and potential registry. Eating, resting, sleeping, and growing the babies.
Milestones? Getting the list written of everything we will need/want for the babies. It took a while, but I have an awesome Excel spreadsheet listing what we need by category, then brand, and whether we have it or not and where/how we plan to get it. It makes me feel in control somewhat ;)
Feeling the Babies Move? Yes. More and more all the time. I love it!
Other Thoughts? I had this weird thought/realization the other day. I realized I have done this before. I carried Luke in my belly for 9 months and delivered him, recovered, got him on a schedule, and have taken care of him for almost 4 1/2 years. I can do this again, even if it is two at the same time. God is good at reminding me that I can do this if I take it one day at a time and lean on Him.
Prayer Requests? Again, please just pray for my health, the babies' health, a great pregnancy and delivery, and that we all adjust well to the two newest additions to our family. I ask also that God get all the glory for this double miracle. None of this is done in our strength, but by clinging to Him each day.
Maternity Clothes? Yes. I am hoping the clothes that I currently have fit at least until the half-way point.
Stretch Marks? Yes, but I can't tell if they are old or new. ;)
Sleep? If you read my previous post, sleep is getting harder at times. I get really uncomfortable (my hips, my sciatic nerve, and sometimes my tummy) so I have to shift around a lot, not to mention the frequent bathroom breaks in the middle of the night. I am still getting a decent amount of sleep since I go to bed earlier than normal and sleep a little later than normal. I am resting as much as I can during the day though.
Best Moment of the Week? Feeling more movement. It's awesome.
Genders? We don't know yet. Like I said last week, I am hoping to find out in 7 or less weeks (if not at my next appointment). I had a dream last night that the nurse guessed 2 girls. Maybe it's because I have felt they would be 2 girls since I found out they were twins. Most people think one of each. I guess we will know soon enough. Obviously we don't care either way. We know God knows exactly what our family needs.
Belly Button In or Out? In
Cravings? Water, Apples, Bananas, Smoothies, Veggies, Cheese Toast, Hearty Meals, Pizza
What I Miss? Sleeping really well at night (I usually hit the pillow and don't wake up for at least 8 hours). Being comfortable at times. Being able to run around with Luke.
What I Love? Like I say each week, carrying two miracles, eating without guilt, sleeping without guilt, and resting without guilt. I love seeing the way God provides no matter what our needs.
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? Working more on our list and potential registry. Eating, resting, sleeping, and growing the babies.
Milestones? Getting the list written of everything we will need/want for the babies. It took a while, but I have an awesome Excel spreadsheet listing what we need by category, then brand, and whether we have it or not and where/how we plan to get it. It makes me feel in control somewhat ;)
Feeling the Babies Move? Yes. More and more all the time. I love it!
Other Thoughts? I had this weird thought/realization the other day. I realized I have done this before. I carried Luke in my belly for 9 months and delivered him, recovered, got him on a schedule, and have taken care of him for almost 4 1/2 years. I can do this again, even if it is two at the same time. God is good at reminding me that I can do this if I take it one day at a time and lean on Him.
Prayer Requests? Again, please just pray for my health, the babies' health, a great pregnancy and delivery, and that we all adjust well to the two newest additions to our family. I ask also that God get all the glory for this double miracle. None of this is done in our strength, but by clinging to Him each day.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Preparing for Lack of Sleep
Well it has officially happened already...I can't sleep very well. It started out as going to the bathroom every 3 hours which wasn't too bad because I could just get up, go, and get right back to sleep. Then I started having to shift around a little bit more during the night to keep my hips from getting sore, which also wasn't too bad because I would just switch, adjust, and go back to sleep.
Well it has quickly evolved into a shifting session pretty much all night. I wake up with pain going down my lower back into my upper thigh region, pain in one of my hips from the weight of my already-expanding babies bump, or just tummy pain from my uterus stretching all the time. Between that, going to the bathroom every couple of hours, and just getting startled and having to go back to sleep, it's not the best night's sleep. Luckily I go to bed around 11:00 (if not earlier) and have the luxury of sleeping until 9:00 if I need to (Luke entertains himself or Lee keeps up with him while he gets ready for work). So with the possibility of 10 hours of sleep, I still am managing to get a decent amount of sleep, just not continual 8 hours of perfect rest. I am hoping I can still get to bed early (well early for me) and sleep late so I get enough sleep to manage all day.
I just keep reminding myself that this is preparation for not just one, but two newborns, who as all you parents know, don't sleep perfectly when they come home from the hospital. I know that this sleep is as good as it is going to get for the next 9 months (praying the babies sleep through the night - 12 hours - like Luke did at 3 months). I am going to relish it now for I know as I get bigger and more uncomfortable and my bladder gets even more squished, I will be getting less and less sleep each week and that with two new babies and recovering from a c-section, it will be really challenging night and day (at least now I can rest during the days too).
I also remind myself that this is part of the process. I am thrilled to be having two healthy, growing babies, no matter what the symptoms. God has truly blessed me and I commit this pregnancy and the babies to Him everyday. I know that He will get me through this pregnancy, delivery, and raising these babies just as He has gotten me through everything else. By leaning on Him daily (hourly) and praying for patience and strength to come from Him, it is all possible.
"With God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Well it has quickly evolved into a shifting session pretty much all night. I wake up with pain going down my lower back into my upper thigh region, pain in one of my hips from the weight of my already-expanding babies bump, or just tummy pain from my uterus stretching all the time. Between that, going to the bathroom every couple of hours, and just getting startled and having to go back to sleep, it's not the best night's sleep. Luckily I go to bed around 11:00 (if not earlier) and have the luxury of sleeping until 9:00 if I need to (Luke entertains himself or Lee keeps up with him while he gets ready for work). So with the possibility of 10 hours of sleep, I still am managing to get a decent amount of sleep, just not continual 8 hours of perfect rest. I am hoping I can still get to bed early (well early for me) and sleep late so I get enough sleep to manage all day.
I just keep reminding myself that this is preparation for not just one, but two newborns, who as all you parents know, don't sleep perfectly when they come home from the hospital. I know that this sleep is as good as it is going to get for the next 9 months (praying the babies sleep through the night - 12 hours - like Luke did at 3 months). I am going to relish it now for I know as I get bigger and more uncomfortable and my bladder gets even more squished, I will be getting less and less sleep each week and that with two new babies and recovering from a c-section, it will be really challenging night and day (at least now I can rest during the days too).
I also remind myself that this is part of the process. I am thrilled to be having two healthy, growing babies, no matter what the symptoms. God has truly blessed me and I commit this pregnancy and the babies to Him everyday. I know that He will get me through this pregnancy, delivery, and raising these babies just as He has gotten me through everything else. By leaning on Him daily (hourly) and praying for patience and strength to come from Him, it is all possible.
"With God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
One of the Greatest Sensations in the World
Pregnancy is full of so many things, some fun and some not-so-fun (does the term "morning sickness" come to mind)? For me, aside from seeing the babies on the ultrasounds and hearing their heartbeats, feeling them move is one of the most fun and amazing things. With Luke I started feeling the butterfly flutters at 14 weeks and it progressed from there. This time, because it is my 2nd pregnancy and I am having twins, I felt the butterfly flutters a few weeks ago and it has slowly progressed. Now I am feeling them move a few times a day.
Last night when Lee and I were in bed, I laid on my back and he put his hand on my tummy where Baby B was and I was feeling so much movement. Unfortunately it is too early for Lee to feel it, but it was neat having his hand on my belly and feeling Baby B. I feel them at different times. I seem to feel one more one time and then the other at a different time. I am looking forward to feeling them both at the same time. I think that would be neat.
I know they are in there, healthy and active, and that makes me feel really good. I can't wait for Lee and Luke to be able to feel them moving. I think it will be neat to see Luke's reaction. He loves his babies so much already.
Last night when Lee and I were in bed, I laid on my back and he put his hand on my tummy where Baby B was and I was feeling so much movement. Unfortunately it is too early for Lee to feel it, but it was neat having his hand on my belly and feeling Baby B. I feel them at different times. I seem to feel one more one time and then the other at a different time. I am looking forward to feeling them both at the same time. I think that would be neat.
I know they are in there, healthy and active, and that makes me feel really good. I can't wait for Lee and Luke to be able to feel them moving. I think it will be neat to see Luke's reaction. He loves his babies so much already.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
100 Days Down and Happy Mother's Day!!!
Well I have completed 100 days of this pregnancy. It feels really great. I have about 138-164 days to go (estimating 34-38 weeks gestation) even though I am praying for as long as possible. It's been a great couple of weeks with no morning sickness (PRAISE GOD!) and more energy. I feel like I can enjoy this pregnancy even more now. We are working on going through all of our previous baby stuff and the things people have graciously donated so that we can figure out what else we need. I am hoping to find out the genders at our 17 week appointment or really soon thereafter so that we know what they are, what their names are going to be, can plan and get their nursery ready, and plan our showers. It's a fun time and we are enjoying all of it.
Today is also Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day! I had a great Mother's Day. My wonderful husband took me to one of my favorite restaurants, a Japanese steakhouse, for dinner last night. We went to church this morning and he let me pick the lunch place - of course I picked pizza. We are going to my mom and grandma's house for a cookout and I am bringing a yummy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Icing. It's going to be a fun night!
Today is also Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day! I had a great Mother's Day. My wonderful husband took me to one of my favorite restaurants, a Japanese steakhouse, for dinner last night. We went to church this morning and he let me pick the lunch place - of course I picked pizza. We are going to my mom and grandma's house for a cookout and I am bringing a yummy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Icing. It's going to be a fun night!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
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