Monday, May 31, 2010
17 Week Check-Up & Ultrasound Scheduled
Before we left for the beach for Memorial Day weekend, we had a 17 week check-up. It was great. I gained about 4 pounds since my 12 week check-up (4 pounds total for my pregnancy so far) and my blood pressure was great. They took my fundal measurement (which is based on a single pregnancy) and I was measuring 25 weeks (8 weeks ahead of where I am). Yes I am going to be huge. We didn't get an ultrasound, but we did get to hear their heartbeats. Baby A's heartbeat was 150 and Baby B's heartbeat was 140. The reason we didn't get an ultrasound is because the doctor wants us to see the specialist again. We are going this Friday (18 weeks) at 4:00. I can't wait to find out how big they are, that everything is normal, and what their genders are. I have no clue but I guess I am going with my original prediction of 2 girls, even though I have thought all combos and even dreamt all combos.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
17 Week Survey
How Far Along? 17 weeks
Maternity Clothes? Oh yeah. I am huge.
Stretch Marks? Yes, but not bad (yet).
Sleep? Yes. I am sleeping on the couch and getting a decent night's sleep most nights (minus potty breaks). Sometimes I wake up for 30 minutes and watch TV until I fall back asleep.
Best Moment of the Week? Lee and Luke feeling the babies moving.
Genders? Don't know yet, but we do go tomorrow and I hope they tell us. Otherwise, we will find out in a couple of weeks. I am still going two girls even though I have no clue. I don't care either way. All combos are great and God has the perfect combo picked out already.
Belly Button In or Out? In, but it is starting to not be as far in. I don't think I will have an in-ey at the end.
Cravings? Water, apples, bananas, smoothies, homemade chicken noodle soup, hearty meals
What I Miss? Being comfortable.
What I Love? Carrying these babies (what a miracle). Feeling them move. Eating, sleeping, and resting without guilt.
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? My doctor's appointment tomorrow (hopefully we will get to see the babies and maybe find out the genders) and going to the beach for the weekend.
Milestones? Lee and Luke feeling the babies moving.
Feeling the Babies Move? A lot. As I posted above, Lee and Luke have gotten to feel them.
Other Thoughts? I am just really thankful to be carrying these babies and thankful that they are getting bigger and healthier all the time.
Prayer Requests? Just continue to pray for my health and the health of the babies as well as a full-term pregnancy, healthy delivery, and great transition to a family of 5.
Thanks again for keeping up with our pregnancy and praying for us. :)
Maternity Clothes? Oh yeah. I am huge.
Stretch Marks? Yes, but not bad (yet).
Sleep? Yes. I am sleeping on the couch and getting a decent night's sleep most nights (minus potty breaks). Sometimes I wake up for 30 minutes and watch TV until I fall back asleep.
Best Moment of the Week? Lee and Luke feeling the babies moving.
Genders? Don't know yet, but we do go tomorrow and I hope they tell us. Otherwise, we will find out in a couple of weeks. I am still going two girls even though I have no clue. I don't care either way. All combos are great and God has the perfect combo picked out already.
Belly Button In or Out? In, but it is starting to not be as far in. I don't think I will have an in-ey at the end.
Cravings? Water, apples, bananas, smoothies, homemade chicken noodle soup, hearty meals
What I Miss? Being comfortable.
What I Love? Carrying these babies (what a miracle). Feeling them move. Eating, sleeping, and resting without guilt.
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? My doctor's appointment tomorrow (hopefully we will get to see the babies and maybe find out the genders) and going to the beach for the weekend.
Milestones? Lee and Luke feeling the babies moving.
Feeling the Babies Move? A lot. As I posted above, Lee and Luke have gotten to feel them.
Other Thoughts? I am just really thankful to be carrying these babies and thankful that they are getting bigger and healthier all the time.
Prayer Requests? Just continue to pray for my health and the health of the babies as well as a full-term pregnancy, healthy delivery, and great transition to a family of 5.
Thanks again for keeping up with our pregnancy and praying for us. :)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Feeling My Precious Babies Moving
Over the last week or so I have been able to feel both babies moving multiple times a day. It's the best feeling in the world. It reassures me that they are growing healthier and stronger each day. I generally feel Baby B a lot more, but Baby A is moving more and more each day as well. Lee, Luke, Emma, and Logan have gotten to feel Baby B. I am thinking that people will be able to feel Baby A soon. I really love every kick, punch, and movement that they make. It is like they are telling me, "We are in here and want you to remember." ;) As if there is any way I could forget.
***UPDATE***
Baby A started moving like crazy tonight after I wrote this. I laid on the couch and Lee got to feel him/her. :)
***UPDATE***
Baby A started moving like crazy tonight after I wrote this. I laid on the couch and Lee got to feel him/her. :)
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Lee and Luke Got to Feel Baby B
Lee and Luke got to feel Baby B this weekend!!! It was great. Friday night I had a hard spot on my stomach. Lee pushed on it a little and Baby B kicked (or punched) it. It was awesome. Then on Saturday Baby B was moving a lot so I had Luke mash on my tummy a little and he got to feel a kick (or punch). Luke's excitement was uncontrollable. He loves his babies so much already and it is becoming more real for them everyday. I am looking forward to them getting to feel the babies more and more each day. I can feel them a lot now. It's fun!
Friday, May 21, 2010
16 Week Survey
How Far Along? 16 weeks
Maternity Clothes? Oh yeah. I am slowly outgrowing a few of the things that I bought early on. I found a maternity bathing suit yesterday. I am praying it will work for the rest of the summer. I joked with Lee that if it doesn't, it probably means I shouldn't be in one anymore. ;)
Stretch Marks? Not too bad yet. I have some from last time. I am just hoping that they don't get too bad.
Sleep? In another post I talked about how I am now sleeping on the couch. It is the right blend of firm and soft and molds to my body more than our firmer bed. Plus I can snuggle into the back of it. I don't have to worry about moving around too much or Lee hitting me in my sleep. I hate not sleeping with Lee, but I really love sleeping really well. On the couch I only have to get up to go to the bathroom, not too many aches and pains. Plus in the morning Luke will play and watch cartoons and let me sleep a little later.
Best Moment of the Week? My mother and sister-in-law got the babies their first official presents - the cutest bibs from NYC. It was neat getting something for twins that were kind of matchy. It made it feel more real.
Genders? We don't know yet. Again, I am hoping we find out at our 17 week appointment, but we aren't scheduled for an ultrasound at that appointment. I will schedule there for the soonest possible appointment. I can't wait to find out. I still think two girls (especially when I think about them both having 165 heartbeats at 12 weeks). I told Lee if it isn't two girls I would go one of each, but I really believe A is a girl. B could be a boy. My only hunch is the size difference and my cravings have changed, but I still think two girls. I can't wait to find out. It doesn't matter either way, but it is fun to try to guess.
Belly Button In or Out? In
Cravings? Water, Apples, Bananas, Smoothies, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Hearty Meals, Pizza (this week I bought potato chips and ranch dip - I ate them way too fast so they aren't allowed back in the house)
What I Miss? Sleeping with Lee, being comfortable, going to the bathroom a normal amount, running around after Luke (after about 30 minutes of chasing him on his bike or 4-wheeler and I am done).
What I Love? Carrying these two precious miracles from God (I can't believe how much He has blessed us with), eating without guilt, sleeping without guilt, putting my feet up and letting others help me out more, and spending time with Luke (we are hanging out and doing more mommy-Luke time than we had before).
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? Going through baby stuff, eating, resting, sleeping, and growing the babies. And my 17 week check-up next Friday (even though that is technicall next week). And we are going to the beach for Memorial Day (Lee is taking a 4 day weekend).
Milestones? Hitting 4 months today. It seems like we are all of a sudden far along. In two weeks, we will hit the halfway point. Crazy!
Feeling the Babies Move? Yes. More all the time. It's awesome!
Other Thoughts? I am learning to let go of my anal standards of cleanliness and organization (not that my house has become a pit, but I am not so worried about keeping everything immaculate). I am also learning to be more flexible with my time and just enjoying a lot of time with Luke (if we want to do school, we do school; if we want to color, we color). It's nice. We aren't going all the time and I actually am enjoying being at home more (which is probably good because with two newborns and recovering from surgery and lack of sleep, we probably will be at home a lot this winter). I am also learning to let Lee help me. As a full-time wife, mom, and homemaker I generally do everything around the house and I am letting him help me more. It's really freeing and probably a good thing since we will be having help this Fall and I will have to surrender to others which is hard for me.
Prayer Requests? Again, please just lift up the babies' and my health for the pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. Also pray for our family as we adjust to having two more people in our family.
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY, HONOR, AND PRAISE FOR THIS AMAZING BLESSING FROM ABOVE!!!
Maternity Clothes? Oh yeah. I am slowly outgrowing a few of the things that I bought early on. I found a maternity bathing suit yesterday. I am praying it will work for the rest of the summer. I joked with Lee that if it doesn't, it probably means I shouldn't be in one anymore. ;)
Stretch Marks? Not too bad yet. I have some from last time. I am just hoping that they don't get too bad.
Sleep? In another post I talked about how I am now sleeping on the couch. It is the right blend of firm and soft and molds to my body more than our firmer bed. Plus I can snuggle into the back of it. I don't have to worry about moving around too much or Lee hitting me in my sleep. I hate not sleeping with Lee, but I really love sleeping really well. On the couch I only have to get up to go to the bathroom, not too many aches and pains. Plus in the morning Luke will play and watch cartoons and let me sleep a little later.
Best Moment of the Week? My mother and sister-in-law got the babies their first official presents - the cutest bibs from NYC. It was neat getting something for twins that were kind of matchy. It made it feel more real.
Genders? We don't know yet. Again, I am hoping we find out at our 17 week appointment, but we aren't scheduled for an ultrasound at that appointment. I will schedule there for the soonest possible appointment. I can't wait to find out. I still think two girls (especially when I think about them both having 165 heartbeats at 12 weeks). I told Lee if it isn't two girls I would go one of each, but I really believe A is a girl. B could be a boy. My only hunch is the size difference and my cravings have changed, but I still think two girls. I can't wait to find out. It doesn't matter either way, but it is fun to try to guess.
Belly Button In or Out? In
Cravings? Water, Apples, Bananas, Smoothies, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Hearty Meals, Pizza (this week I bought potato chips and ranch dip - I ate them way too fast so they aren't allowed back in the house)
What I Miss? Sleeping with Lee, being comfortable, going to the bathroom a normal amount, running around after Luke (after about 30 minutes of chasing him on his bike or 4-wheeler and I am done).
What I Love? Carrying these two precious miracles from God (I can't believe how much He has blessed us with), eating without guilt, sleeping without guilt, putting my feet up and letting others help me out more, and spending time with Luke (we are hanging out and doing more mommy-Luke time than we had before).
What I Am Looking Forward to This Week? Going through baby stuff, eating, resting, sleeping, and growing the babies. And my 17 week check-up next Friday (even though that is technicall next week). And we are going to the beach for Memorial Day (Lee is taking a 4 day weekend).
Milestones? Hitting 4 months today. It seems like we are all of a sudden far along. In two weeks, we will hit the halfway point. Crazy!
Feeling the Babies Move? Yes. More all the time. It's awesome!
Other Thoughts? I am learning to let go of my anal standards of cleanliness and organization (not that my house has become a pit, but I am not so worried about keeping everything immaculate). I am also learning to be more flexible with my time and just enjoying a lot of time with Luke (if we want to do school, we do school; if we want to color, we color). It's nice. We aren't going all the time and I actually am enjoying being at home more (which is probably good because with two newborns and recovering from surgery and lack of sleep, we probably will be at home a lot this winter). I am also learning to let Lee help me. As a full-time wife, mom, and homemaker I generally do everything around the house and I am letting him help me more. It's really freeing and probably a good thing since we will be having help this Fall and I will have to surrender to others which is hard for me.
Prayer Requests? Again, please just lift up the babies' and my health for the pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. Also pray for our family as we adjust to having two more people in our family.
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY, HONOR, AND PRAISE FOR THIS AMAZING BLESSING FROM ABOVE!!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Dreaming About Cravings
Last night I had the funniest dream. I dreamt that I was at some food establishment (reminded me of a college dining hall only you could order what you wanted somewhat). No one in front of me would move with the line. Finally I got fed up. This girl tried to trip me. I said, "Are you crazy? I am 4 months pregnant with twins?" Well I finally got up to where the line was progressing and desperately wanted two things: a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and a piece of cheesecake with cherry topping (like the Jello no-bake kind). The guy took my order and managed to never come back with my sandwich. I kept seeing the cheesecake with cherry topping but everytime I got to it, it was gone. I was freaking out. Then I woke up.
This tells me that I am seriously hungry all the time (even in my sleep apparantly) and that I must be subconsciously craving cheesesteak sandwiches and cheesecake with cherry topping. I have been really good this pregnancy eating lots of fruits, veggies, lean dairy products, and main meals (making most of what I eat) and drinking lots of water. I really am trying to eat a lot of good stuff since I need to eat so often. If I was giving into cravings everytime I had one or eating a lot of junk everytime I was hungry I would be gaining uncontrollably. So far I have only gained 2 pounds and I am really happy with that (unless I see that the babies need me to gain more). I think not giving into the cravings has entered my dream world. ;)
This tells me that I am seriously hungry all the time (even in my sleep apparantly) and that I must be subconsciously craving cheesesteak sandwiches and cheesecake with cherry topping. I have been really good this pregnancy eating lots of fruits, veggies, lean dairy products, and main meals (making most of what I eat) and drinking lots of water. I really am trying to eat a lot of good stuff since I need to eat so often. If I was giving into cravings everytime I had one or eating a lot of junk everytime I was hungry I would be gaining uncontrollably. So far I have only gained 2 pounds and I am really happy with that (unless I see that the babies need me to gain more). I think not giving into the cravings has entered my dream world. ;)
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