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!!

27 Weeks Pregnant with Twins!

Babies are the size of cauliflower this week.

How far along? 27 weeks

Cravings? We were on vacation at the beach this week, so I've been eating lots of seafood.

Stretch Marks? Still waiting!

Sleep?  Sleep has been my one big complaint during this pregnancy.  It's only getting worse, and I'm sure it will continue to do so!  In the middle of the night, I just remind myself we are so glad the twins are getting bigger and I should be thankful I'm getting used to a lack of sleep now!

Movement? The more weight they put on, the bigger the movements.  Baby boy has moved up and is started to make a home under my ribs. 

What I miss: Cute shoes!  I've worn flats for the past several months and I am really missing my heels!  I'm pulling a pair out for the twins' baby shower next weekend, so I'm hoping I can still walk in them!

Labor signs? Still doing great - no labor signs! 

Belly button in or out? Flat as can be!

What I am looking forward to this week? So excited to have had a fun last vacation without kids at the beach with my family!

26 Weeks Pregnant with Twins!

Babies are the size of hothouse cucumbers this week.

How far along? 26 weeks

Cravings? We went to a BBQ Couples Shower this week and I actually ate BBQ.  I don't think I've eaten that in four years, so I know something is different!

Stretch Marks? None yet!  I had someone tell me this week that they may not show up until AFTER the twins are born.  What???

Sleep?  If I have one complaint about this pregnancy, this is it!

Movement? I think they are starting to practice fighting with each other - at least that's what it feels like sometimes!

What I miss: I would sell something really important for one good night's sleep!  I'm sure my husband would too at this point!

Labor signs? We visited my regular OB and the Maternal-Fetal Specialist this week and both said everything still looks great.  Praying these babies stay where they are for at least nine more weeks.

Belly button in or out? Still waiting!

What I am looking forward to this week? We go on our annual family beach vacation next week.  I'm so excited about leaving work and getting away for a while!

Thoughts from this Past Week:

1. We thought we had settled on baby girl's name this week - finally!  Then we realized we disagree on how it should be spelled.  I'm starting to think they really won't have names now until the hospital!  
2. At the Maternal-Fetal Specialist visit this week, we learned that we are expecting a big boy!  He currently is in the 90th percentile for his weight at 2.9 pounds!  Baby girl is in the 40th percentile at 2.1 pounds.  We all laughed at our chunky monkey, but I am so thankful they both are putting on weight.  We want them to weigh as much as possible at birth since we will be delivering earlier than couples with one baby!