30 Weeks Pregnant with Twins!

Babies are the size of cabbages this week.

How far along? 30 weeks

Cravings? It's funny, but I'm just now starting to crave sweets.  I've done a pretty good job of continuing to eat well during this pregnancy, but this past week I've just HAD to have a milkshake and a few sugar cookies!!

Stretch Marks? None yet.  I told the hubby the other day that I know I'm fighting a losing battle!  Time will tell!

Sleep?  There are no words to describe how tough it is to sleep at night.  I've stopped working, so at least I can catch a nap or two during the day now.

Movement? Feel lots of movement and rolls from baby boy.  I'm guessing it's because he's so much bigger and he's on top of baby sister.

What I miss: Not worrying!!  It's getting harder to do now that we are getting into the last weeks.  I keep reminding myself that I am not in control, but I can completely trust who is!!

Labor signs? Unfortunately, my cervix has started to shorten.  My doctor assures us there is no reason to panic yet, but it's hard not to be anxious about it.

Belly button in or out? Still in - I can't comprehend how!

What I am looking forward to this week? I was so excited to see the twins' growth scans this week!

Thoughts from this Past Week:

1. At the growth scans, we learned baby girl is still pretty petite.  She is now in the 17th percentile and weighs approximately 3.2 pounds.  Baby boy is another story!  He is now in the 98th percentile and weighs about 4.9 pounds!!!  It certainly won't be hard to tell them apart when they arrive!  We are so thankful they are both continuing to grow and gain weight.  It hit me after I left the doctor that I have about 7 pounds of baby in my tummy.  No wonder I'm already so uncomfortable!  My stomach now measures a normal singleton pregnancy at 39 weeks!!

Our Baby Shower!

Our babies were showered with lots of love last weekend!  It was such a special day and we are so blessed to have such sweet friends and family!

Baby Shower Cookies

William's Villain Birthday Cake

My sweet nephew William just turned six. He will be starting kindergarten this year and is getting so big. It makes me incredibly sad!  William loves bad guys right now and requested that Aunt Lexie make a black castle cake that was scary enough for all of this villains!  While it's not the prettiest cake I've made, he absolutely loved it so it was a mission accomplished!  Happy birthday sweet boy!

28 Weeks Pregnant with Twins!

Babies are the size of chinese cabbages this week.

How far along? 28 weeks

Cravings? Still craving lots of fruit!  Also gave in and ate two hamburgers this week! 

Stretch Marks? Continuing to wait for these to show!  Sometimes I look at my belly and wonder how in the world they aren't coming up yet!

Sleep?  I'm starting to wonder if I could sleep better propped up in a sitting position.  I just can't stay on one side for very long!

Movement? Still loving feeling them move.  I know space is about to get tight in there and the movements will slow down, so I'm enjoying every minute!

What I miss: Just being more mobile.  It's getting hard to do a lot of normal activities!

Labor signs? None yet!  Thank you Lord!

Belly button in or out? Still in - but it won't be long now!

What I am looking forward to this week? My sweet friends are hosting a baby shower for us this weekend.  I can't wait to celebrate the twins with our friends and family!

Thoughts from this Past Week:

1. We have decided on names!  It's so exciting to have names and initials now and my sweet mom is getting started monogramming!
2. Rest is coming.  My doctor has suggested I begin a leave from work soon.  I struggle with this because most of the time I do feel okay and I am happy to be contributing to the family financially as long as I can, but it simply isn't worth the risk any more.  I'm sure I'll be doing lots of crafts and reading soon, so if you have any suggestions, send them my way!!