Week 27

how far along: 27 weeks

how big is baby X2: 10+ inches long and 2.3 pounds each (around this)

weight gain: the same .... A lot!  It's all for the babies.

sleep: Last night was rough ( back + hip pain) it is  currently 7:00 am and I have already been awake for almost 2 hours but, the 2 nights before were heavenly and I slept great!

craving: not having much of an appetite this week,  I have been wanting nesquik chocolate milk and laffy taffys (watermelon flavor)

feeling: So blessed to have healthy babies so far.  We got diagnosed with Vasa Previa this last week which can be very dangerous for the babies if it isn't caught, but It will be a challenge that we will be able to face even if I do get to spent some weeks in the hospital, it will be better to be there in case something happens.  Its amazing how your body can grown little humans inside your belly.  My friend from high school just delivered twin girls at 28 weeks and seeing pictures of her babies brought me to tears... i have 2 of those almost the same size growing inside me!

gender: Sweet baby boys

best moment of the week: Spending Christmas with my husband and family!  I love this time of year!  My mom and I got to spend the day after Christmas together in Logan shopping for nursery/baby stuff, it was such a fun day!

looking forward to:  FIRST baby shower Saturday!!  Specialist appointment Tuesday.

random thoughts:

-Still taking zofran every other day, only throwing up about 1x per week

-Nursery is coming together! This has been so fun, we found the perfect changing table this week.  Pictures to come.

-I hope I will be a good mom!(I have big shoes to fill) This pregnancy has gone by so fast, 7 -8 weeks left MAX!

-feeling so grateful to my heavenly father, I am so blessed to have the family and friends that I do.  The Christmas spirit is so real and I have loved feeling it this Christmas season.

TWenTy SiX

how far along: 26 Weeks

how big is baby X2:  Babies are weighing in at a little over 2 lbs and smaller baby is almost 2 lbs.

weight gain: A LOT! I asked me doctor this week how much weight should be gained for twins and he said they don't have a set range and to not worry.  I have gained around 30 lbs so far... Yikes!

sleep: pretty dang good last night!  Babies are moving the most at night which is so fun to feel. 

craving: Soda (cherry Pepsi) treats of any kind!

feeling: pretty good, besides the pain in the right side of my lower back, almost brings me to tears every night.  It is the weirdest thing and feels like a knife is being pushed in.

gender: boys. I can't wait to meet them!

best moment of the week: Not only feeling the babies move,but being able to see it from just watching my belly + date night with the hubby!  Mandarin and going to see the nativity at the bountiful temple + getting their first Christmas presents from my mom.  She was so excited she couldn't help but let me open them early.  Two cute outfits!

missing: Being able to move comfortably. :)

looking forward to: Monday!  Another appointment with the specialist.  Christmas on THURSDAY (4 days away!)

random thoughts:

- I have loved reading books about preparing for babies.  Baby wise and the parenting breakthrough are two of my favorites.

- I'm certain that my husband can't wait to have his "wife" back, pregnancy has been a lot harder than either of us have imagined.  I am so grateful for him and his patience with me.  He takes such good care of me!

Week TWENTY FIVE

Week 25

How far along: 25 weeks 

How big is baby X2: Baby A is a little over 2lbs, Baby B is almost 2 lbs

Weight Gain: hahaha, who knows?!? (It's best to not look at the scale)  

Sleep: Getting a good nights sleep is becoming harder and harder.  Last night before bed I was having the worst pain in the right side of my back, I was almost in tears.  Heath was able to rub my back with Icy Hot and it helped a lot.  A body pillow is my saving grace since I love to sleep on my back, but with pregnancy it is recommended to sleep on your side.  HARDEST THING TO DO. :)

Cravings:  Lately I have been craving a few different things... Swedish fish (colored), Cherry Pepsi or Coke ( I have never been a "normal" pop drinker, mostly a diet coke drinker, I don't want the diet I want the real stuff, and any fruity candy!

Feeling: I am feeling tired!  I am working 4 days a week and its becoming more and more difficult.  This last week I had a patient tell me that he was getting free kicks!  Cleaning teeth is hard to do with a big giant belly, but I am feeling grateful that I am still able to work.  Bed rest would be really hard for me... I'm such a busy body!  My goal is to work through the end of January.

Gender(s): BOYS!!!  SO excited to meet my little guys!

Best Moment of the Week: We had an appointment with the specialist this week and it was so fun to see how much they babies had grown.  When she first started the ultrasound Baby A or B (not quite sure which one) had his mouth open and it was the cutest thing!  We also have a baby that is not bashful at all and loves to remind us each ultrasound that he is indeed a BOY! :)  My sister Jill got to join us at our appointment too which was special.

Missing: Having more energy, exercising more regularly and of course sleeping!

Looking forward to: Christmas! The hubby got Christmas day off this year!  Best Christmas present ever.... AND finishing the nursery.

Random Thoughts:  Next week is my glucose test... considering my cravings... I don't know how this is going to turn out... wish me luck?!?

-Feeling the babies move is THE best thing!!

-Candice and Erin got to feel the babies move last night after dinner ( that's when they are the most active)

-Still trying to fathom having TWO babies! How did we get so blessed?!?  

Week 24

 

how far along: 24 Weeks! 6 MONTHS!!

How Big is Baby X2:  This week they are a size of a grapefruit weighing in @ 1.7lbs and 1.4lbs.  Once at a 40% size discrepancy, babies are now growing more together and are only 20% difference is size.

Weight gain:  Again, not keeping track.

Sleep: Been okay this week, still taking Zofran about every other day to help with nausea and vomiting.  Had a rough day Monday.  Woke up at 5 am throwing up.. tried to go back to bed and sleep it off until l I needed to get up for work, but threw up again.

Craving: Wendy's fries and frosty.... YUMMMMM

Feeling:  Pretty good.  Starting to get more uncomfortable.  Babies hit a growth spurt this week.

Gender: Boys

best moment of the week:  Some great friends went in and bought our babies car seats!  We got to meet them for dinner and It was such a great night!  My friend Ashlee and her husband Mark walked in with 2 car seats and I was so confused!  It still is so hard to wrap my head around that I will need them BOTH!

Missing: ENERGY

looking forward to:  Appointment next week

random thoughts: 

-How much bigger can my belly get???

-I just got released from Primary and get to go to relief society for the first time in 3 years today!

-How to dress this growing body is a challenge!!!