How far along? 22 weeks
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes are getting tighter!
Symptoms: The best symptom of all...feeling the babies kick!
Stretch marks? Not yet and applying lots of lotion on my belly to avoid them!
Sleep? Feeling sore on my sides, so I have to move often throughout the night.
Best moment this week? We can actually SEE the babies move now! Our daughter got to feel the babies move today. I think her high-pitch voice actually gets them stirring in there.
Movement? Lots of movement. Baby A moves more in the morning and Baby B seems more active in the evening. They seem to settle when I'm sleeping, which is a great thing!
Food Cravings? Sweets lately, which I haven't craved much during this pregnancy.
Gender? TWO GIRLS!!!
What I miss? Being as active with our daughter as I used to be, but now we just do more laid-back things now--Reading, coloring and talking.
What I'm looking forward to? Just taking each moment in stride and trying to enjoy each week of this pregnancy. Of course, I can't wait to meet our baby girls, but hopefully that will be another 3 months from now.
Milestones: Seeing movement!!!
Emotions: It's fun knowing the genders now. We talk to the girls a lot and it just gets me more excited knowing a part of their identity. (probably sounds silly, but I love calling them my girls...instead of he/she/whatever).
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
With Great Anticipation
We finally had our anatomy ultrasound today, revealing the genders of our babies! Unfortunately, DH could not be there since he recently started a new job, but my Mom and daughter came along. We arrived early for the appointment with my full bladder as instructed by the doctor. The apppointment was at 3:45pm and they had just called in a patient at 3:40pm. I'm sorry, but when a doctor tells you to come to an appointment with a full bladder, he'd BETTER take you on time. I was about to burst by 3:45pm. The receptionist apologized for the wait and said to empty my bladder some. She gave me some more water, and sure enough, by the time the doctor called my name (at 4:20pm!), I was ready to pee again!
The appointment went well. The doctor could not see Baby A's face and he had a difficult time seeing Baby B's heart chambers. From everything he saw, nothing looked abnormal.
For the big news, Baby A is a girl and Baby B is a girl!!! I'm a little surprised. I did hear with IVF that there is an increased chance for boys. Poor DH is officially outnumbered. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled with girls!!! However, I do feel disappointed for DH; I was hoping one boy for him. He's great with our daughter and I know he'll be just as great with two more girls. On a positive note, I did save most of our daughter's clothing and toys! We already have plenty of pink in this house! :)
I'm just happy they look healthy and are measuring right on target. What a great day!
The appointment went well. The doctor could not see Baby A's face and he had a difficult time seeing Baby B's heart chambers. From everything he saw, nothing looked abnormal.
For the big news, Baby A is a girl and Baby B is a girl!!! I'm a little surprised. I did hear with IVF that there is an increased chance for boys. Poor DH is officially outnumbered. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled with girls!!! However, I do feel disappointed for DH; I was hoping one boy for him. He's great with our daughter and I know he'll be just as great with two more girls. On a positive note, I did save most of our daughter's clothing and toys! We already have plenty of pink in this house! :)
I'm just happy they look healthy and are measuring right on target. What a great day!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Update: 19 weeks 2 days
How far along? 19 weeks 2 days
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way and proud of it! :)
Symptoms: Heartburn every now and then, especially after big meals. Peeing like crazy no matter how much I drink. These babies are pressing on my bladder constantly.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? Still not sleeping through the night, which I doubt will happen for a long time now. It's just preparing me for the newborn sleepless nights!
Best moment this week? Feeling the babies move! Today was the first day where I felt them several times throughout the day.
Movement? Yes (as stated above), which I began to feel on 9/2/11.
Food Cravings? Nothing in particular now...just my usual food.
Gender? We find out next week!!!! Yay! Can't wait!
What I miss? It's been a great moment in the pregnancy right now, but I do miss my being able to bend over easily and jump around with our daughter.
What I'm looking forward to? September 15th when we find out the genders!
Milestones: Feeling movement!!!
Emotions: Feel like I'm in cleaning mode and trying to get our home organized. Just ordered two cribs for $258 from Target!
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way and proud of it! :)
Symptoms: Heartburn every now and then, especially after big meals. Peeing like crazy no matter how much I drink. These babies are pressing on my bladder constantly.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? Still not sleeping through the night, which I doubt will happen for a long time now. It's just preparing me for the newborn sleepless nights!
Best moment this week? Feeling the babies move! Today was the first day where I felt them several times throughout the day.
Movement? Yes (as stated above), which I began to feel on 9/2/11.
Food Cravings? Nothing in particular now...just my usual food.
Gender? We find out next week!!!! Yay! Can't wait!
What I miss? It's been a great moment in the pregnancy right now, but I do miss my being able to bend over easily and jump around with our daughter.
What I'm looking forward to? September 15th when we find out the genders!
Milestones: Feeling movement!!!
Emotions: Feel like I'm in cleaning mode and trying to get our home organized. Just ordered two cribs for $258 from Target!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Update: 17 weeks
How far along? 17 weeks (even!)
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way and proud of it! :)
Symptoms: Still fatigued every now and then. Just had a lovely episode of heartburn last night and hopefully it's not a frequent symptom.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? Sleep is getting rougher. I sleep on one side for about an hour and then I feel sore on that side, so I have to flip. This continues all night, which makes for a somewhat restless sleep. Along with the two or three trips to the bathroom.
Best moment this week? I absolutely love that our daughter loves to talk to my belly (babies). She keeps asking, "when are they going to come out?"
Movement? I swear I felt a flutter today. :)
Food Cravings? Since I can't have Subway/deli sandwiches, I'm loving my veggie sandwiches.
Gender? Not sure yet. We can't wait to find out! DH thinks two boys. I think boy/girl.
What I miss? A good night's sleep, but I think it's preparing me for when they arrive.
What I'm looking forward to? September 15th when we find out the genders!
Milestones: The nausea has seemed to pass for the most part! YAY!
Emotions: Feel okay at the moment, but I'm feeling like I need to get things ready in the nursery. Hoping not to stress too much about it yet.
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way and proud of it! :)
Symptoms: Still fatigued every now and then. Just had a lovely episode of heartburn last night and hopefully it's not a frequent symptom.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? Sleep is getting rougher. I sleep on one side for about an hour and then I feel sore on that side, so I have to flip. This continues all night, which makes for a somewhat restless sleep. Along with the two or three trips to the bathroom.
Best moment this week? I absolutely love that our daughter loves to talk to my belly (babies). She keeps asking, "when are they going to come out?"
Movement? I swear I felt a flutter today. :)
Food Cravings? Since I can't have Subway/deli sandwiches, I'm loving my veggie sandwiches.
Gender? Not sure yet. We can't wait to find out! DH thinks two boys. I think boy/girl.
What I miss? A good night's sleep, but I think it's preparing me for when they arrive.
What I'm looking forward to? September 15th when we find out the genders!
Milestones: The nausea has seemed to pass for the most part! YAY!
Emotions: Feel okay at the moment, but I'm feeling like I need to get things ready in the nursery. Hoping not to stress too much about it yet.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Update: 14 weeks 1 day
Though my pregnancy ticker says 14w2d, I think I'm officially 14w1d. I got this idea from Michelle(http://howtodanceintherain.blogspot.com/) Hope you don't mind me using this for updating posts.
How far along? 14 weeks 1 day
Maternity clothes? For sure, I'm in maternity shorts/pants and have been for the past week or so. I can still fit in skirts with elastic waists. I've worn a couple maternity shirts because I do feel more comfortable in them. If I wear my "normal" shirts, I feel like they are too tight and just make me look pudgy, not pregnant.
Symptoms: Nausea seems to come around in the evening at its worse. I feel fine in the mornings. I do get tired easily throughout the day, but if I keep moving, I don't always realize I'm tired. As long as I don't overeat at a meal, I feel alright.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? I definitely fall asleep very easily, but I do wake up once or twice throughout the night to use the bathroom. Sometimes, I have a difficult time falling back to sleep, but overall, I love sleeping. :)
Best moment this week? Our daughter kisses my belly and says good morning to the twins every morning. It's so sweet.
Movement? I'm not sure if I feel anything yet. Sometimes it feels like I do, but I really think it's too early to tell.
Food Cravings? Cucumbers with sour cream and vinegar! I ate this a lot when I was pregnant with my daughter. I love home-grown cucumbers from my Mom's garden, so tis the season for some great cucumbers.
Gender? Not sure yet. We can't wait to find out!
What I miss? Being able to brush my teeth at night. I try to, but I usually gag on my the paste. My teeth don't feel as clean as they should, but I know it's a small sacrifice.
What I'm looking forward to? My first ob/gyn appointment next week Thursday.
Milestones: Getting through the first trimester with no issues.
Emotions: Definitely cranky when I'm hungry or tired. Otherwise, my emotions are in check right now...I'll let you know when my kindergartner goes to school in 3 weeks. (I'll probably be a mess!)
How far along? 14 weeks 1 day
Maternity clothes? For sure, I'm in maternity shorts/pants and have been for the past week or so. I can still fit in skirts with elastic waists. I've worn a couple maternity shirts because I do feel more comfortable in them. If I wear my "normal" shirts, I feel like they are too tight and just make me look pudgy, not pregnant.
Symptoms: Nausea seems to come around in the evening at its worse. I feel fine in the mornings. I do get tired easily throughout the day, but if I keep moving, I don't always realize I'm tired. As long as I don't overeat at a meal, I feel alright.
Stretch marks? Not yet and I hope they stay away!
Sleep? I definitely fall asleep very easily, but I do wake up once or twice throughout the night to use the bathroom. Sometimes, I have a difficult time falling back to sleep, but overall, I love sleeping. :)
Best moment this week? Our daughter kisses my belly and says good morning to the twins every morning. It's so sweet.
Movement? I'm not sure if I feel anything yet. Sometimes it feels like I do, but I really think it's too early to tell.
Food Cravings? Cucumbers with sour cream and vinegar! I ate this a lot when I was pregnant with my daughter. I love home-grown cucumbers from my Mom's garden, so tis the season for some great cucumbers.
Gender? Not sure yet. We can't wait to find out!
What I miss? Being able to brush my teeth at night. I try to, but I usually gag on my the paste. My teeth don't feel as clean as they should, but I know it's a small sacrifice.
What I'm looking forward to? My first ob/gyn appointment next week Thursday.
Milestones: Getting through the first trimester with no issues.
Emotions: Definitely cranky when I'm hungry or tired. Otherwise, my emotions are in check right now...I'll let you know when my kindergartner goes to school in 3 weeks. (I'll probably be a mess!)
Monday, July 25, 2011
12w3d Update
Whew! These days are getting away from me! My update is a little late, but better late than never...right? Last Thursday, I went in for my NT scan, which ended up being a thorough ultrasound. I wasn't sure what the NT scan was all about since I didn't have it with my daughter, so since the technician had difficulty getting the measurement (behind the neck) on one of the twins, we said we weren't overly concerned about finding out the Downs Syndrome risk factor. She said it was optional anyways. The technician (who was super sweet) took measurements of both babies and gave us several ultrasound printouts. We took our daughter to this ultrasound, knowing that everything was external. After about 5 minutes, our daughter was bored and was not afraid to let the technician know. Our super sweet technician just laughed it off and did her job. I'm sure our daughter made things pretty amusing for her with the comments--"I don't want a brother. Boys are mean. I want a girl." Towards the end of the hour long ultrasound, our daughter was singing to the technician. Now, I'm pretty sure she doesn't get that type of entertainment very often during an ultrasound. :)
Twin A and Twin B measured exactly the same--measurements averaged 12w6d. They were moving like crazy, waving their hands and kicking their legs. Heartbeats were around 150's. I'm starting to wonder if they are twins of the same sex since they are so equal in measurement. I love trying to guess, and I'm really looking forward to finding out their sexes.
My belly is getting big, and I thought for sure I had gained quite a bit. So far, only 3 pounds. I see my OB/GYN for the first time (since graduating from Dr. L) in 2weeks. It will be nice to her, but I will miss Dr. L.
Twin A and Twin B measured exactly the same--measurements averaged 12w6d. They were moving like crazy, waving their hands and kicking their legs. Heartbeats were around 150's. I'm starting to wonder if they are twins of the same sex since they are so equal in measurement. I love trying to guess, and I'm really looking forward to finding out their sexes.
My belly is getting big, and I thought for sure I had gained quite a bit. So far, only 3 pounds. I see my OB/GYN for the first time (since graduating from Dr. L) in 2weeks. It will be nice to her, but I will miss Dr. L.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Where Have I Been?!?
It's been awhile since my last post, and for those who read my blog, you might wonder where I've been...definitely not in the blog world lately. Simply, we've been busy, so busy that every day seems like a whirlwind to me. Truthfully, I can't stand being this busy, but this is the busiest time of year for our business and that's a good thing. My house is a wreck and I'm embarrassed to say the last time I actually cleaned anything in my house (i.e. bath tub, dusting). With all the craziness, I am trying to make the summer fun for my daughter with trips to the parks and playdates with her friends. It's been a lot to juggle lately, but I know things will slow down in the next month or so.
The pregnancy is still going well. I stopped estradiol at 10 weeks and I have THREE more days of progesterone suppositories. My nausea has subsided a little--it seems to be worse in the evenings, especially before bedtime. I'm constantly chewing gum to keep the gags away, which works pretty well for me. My belly is growing and my clothes are starting to fit snug or not at all. I have worn a couple of maternity tops because they just feel better than my "fitting" tops.
My next appointment is a week from tomorrow. Hope to post again soon, but I have a feeling work will keep me away.
The pregnancy is still going well. I stopped estradiol at 10 weeks and I have THREE more days of progesterone suppositories. My nausea has subsided a little--it seems to be worse in the evenings, especially before bedtime. I'm constantly chewing gum to keep the gags away, which works pretty well for me. My belly is growing and my clothes are starting to fit snug or not at all. I have worn a couple of maternity tops because they just feel better than my "fitting" tops.
My next appointment is a week from tomorrow. Hope to post again soon, but I have a feeling work will keep me away.
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