I have a semi good excuse for not updating for two weeks! My little sister has been staying with us since the Tue/Wed before last and I was entertaining her rather than sitting on the computer writing blog posts. I did think about it, but really my 27th week was pretty much like the previous few so I decided to wait. Now, onto week 28! My goal is here! It doesn't seem like that long ago that I was setting 28 as my next goal and now it's here! I think we're going to aim for week 32 next, because that's when I start my twice weekly doctor visits. Yup, I said twice weekly!
Had my 28 week checkup this past Monday, when I also did my glucose test. I was given a really yummy fruit punch drink that I actually liked a lot better than that flat orange one. Downed it in about a minute and my sister was impressed haha so we waited in the waiting room, got in to see the doctor and was checking out when my hour wait was up and I had blood drawn. I really like how they set that up, so that you have your appointment during the hour wait it makes time go by fast and is very efficient! The blood draw was bad though. He was able to draw out of my hand, which hurts much less than in my arm but he had to take 6 stinking vials so by the 6th one I was seeing black around the edges, sweating, and sick to my stomach. I almost passed out and probably would have if it went on for another 30 seconds!
The appointment was uneventful, although I did find out that I lost 2 lbs which I'm not sure is a good thing or a bad thing but that makes total weight gain 8lbs so far. I hope I'm on track to only gain about 15lbs total, so we'll see! I'm also not sure why they are seeing me twice a week starting at 32 weeks, but she mentioned something about my BMI being so high that they monitor closely. I get the feeling they do it for everyone though? Or perhaps it's because of my BMI and my hypothyroidism? Either way, I'm happy to be getting an ultrasound every week, but not happy about having to drive up there twice a week for 7 weeks!! I also asked her if my chances of going premature were increased because of my weight and she said no, so that's good! I want Bitty to cook the whole time!
Bitty had his first hiccups today! I have been waiting and waiting (and almost getting worried!) for him to start getting them, because the girls had them all.the.time! Seriously, 5-10 times a day! I didn't even do kick counts I would just count how many times a day they had hiccups! They also had hiccups frequently during the day after they were born as well. I can't say I want him to get them frequently because they can start to get annoying (especially when you're woken up in the middle of the night and they last 10+ minutes!) but I read that hiccups are a good sign of brain development. Not implying that babies who don't get hiccups in utero are not as developed, I just liked that thought.
In complaints, he has decided to kick the hell out of my ribs this past week. It's very uncomfortable and I wish he'd stop! lol I don't think he's listening though, and he's starting to feel big in there! His movements are becoming less kick/kick/punch and more of a rolling whole body movement, which is painful when it's in your ribs! I hope he's a good size when born.
Symptoms - The acne is just horrible. My whole face is covered, my chest, even my stomach is starting to get some! My arms aren't horrible, but my tan helps hide the redness as well. I really hate it! Back pain and hip pain when sleeping, along with some pubic pain when rolling over while laying down, or when getting up from sitting for awhile.
Food cravings - I'm craving Jimmy John's, which will probably last until I actually get it, so it's probably just a usual food craving. Still enjoying Panda Express!
Size of baby - He'll be about 2.5lbs and 15-16 inches head to foot, but he feels like he's 10 lbs when kicking in my ribs!
Allison and Vanessa
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
26 Week Update
In approximately 6 days or so I'll be officially in the 3rd trimester! I'm excited about this prospect for some reason, though I'm sure I won't feel any differently next Wednesday than I do right now it's pretty much the final stretch! I have about 13 weeks to go if you count up to my scheduled c section date which is at exactly 39 weeks. I am having a hard time believing that I've been pregnant for 5 months already! It seems like just yesterday we were finding out and I was wondering how I was going to get through all the months ahead!
I've noticed that I'm getting more painful in my hips and lower back as the days progress, especially when I'm laying down trying to sleep. I've been trying to use a pillow in between my legs and to support my stomach but I really don't like sleeping with things or having stuff touch me while I'm trying to sleep (except a blanket of course!) so it's an adjustment for me. It does seem to alleviate some of the pain so I really do try to make an effort to use it. Fortunately my pubic bone doesn't really hurt until I'm in bed trying to roll over, but that's much better than all the time hurting!
Heartburn is good and managed right now. I'm only taking 150mg twice a day because I'm afraid the 300mg is what made me sick last week and I'm going to be too scared to even try to take 300 again for fear of the consequences. We'll just hope and pray 150mg does it for me for the next 13 weeks!
Symptoms - Hip and back pain, especially when trying to sleep, very mild heartburn sometimes, tired most of the time, and I'm pretty sure I've developed a waddle.
Food cravings - I still miss my McChickens! And Panda Express sounds good pretty much every day. I also craved Chicken McNuggets for a few days this past week, and ate them those few days too, but don't feel the craving anymore. That's how my cravings usually work.
Size of baby - He should be about 2lbs now and about 14 inches in length. I think he's supposed to start gaining pretty rapidly in the coming weeks, fattening up! I wonder how much he's going to weigh? I'm guessing between 6-7lbs.
I've noticed that I'm getting more painful in my hips and lower back as the days progress, especially when I'm laying down trying to sleep. I've been trying to use a pillow in between my legs and to support my stomach but I really don't like sleeping with things or having stuff touch me while I'm trying to sleep (except a blanket of course!) so it's an adjustment for me. It does seem to alleviate some of the pain so I really do try to make an effort to use it. Fortunately my pubic bone doesn't really hurt until I'm in bed trying to roll over, but that's much better than all the time hurting!
Heartburn is good and managed right now. I'm only taking 150mg twice a day because I'm afraid the 300mg is what made me sick last week and I'm going to be too scared to even try to take 300 again for fear of the consequences. We'll just hope and pray 150mg does it for me for the next 13 weeks!
Symptoms - Hip and back pain, especially when trying to sleep, very mild heartburn sometimes, tired most of the time, and I'm pretty sure I've developed a waddle.
Food cravings - I still miss my McChickens! And Panda Express sounds good pretty much every day. I also craved Chicken McNuggets for a few days this past week, and ate them those few days too, but don't feel the craving anymore. That's how my cravings usually work.
Size of baby - He should be about 2lbs now and about 14 inches in length. I think he's supposed to start gaining pretty rapidly in the coming weeks, fattening up! I wonder how much he's going to weigh? I'm guessing between 6-7lbs.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
25 Week Update
Late again! Want my weekly excuse? I was sick this week, ugh! Woke up around 3am Tuesday morning throwing up, didn't really get much sleep after that, and continued to not be able to hold anything down the rest of the day. Justin and I caught "What to expect when you're expecting" at this cool movie theatre in Scottsdale in the afternoon, and I was really hungry so we took full advantage of the order from your seats service that was provided. It was a great experience and the food was good, but towards the end of the movie I could tell things weren't sitting too well... Justin wanted to see this guys SRT4 that was for sale that lives in Scottsdale so while we waited in the parking lot I couldn't take it anymore and had to go behind some bushes right in broad daylight, it was gross. There were spiders all over the place, and I didn't even care! Got home, took a nice long nap, and drank a little bit of water and was able to hold that down before I went to bed.
Wednesday I woke up feeling much better! I was able to eat small amounts and drink and I thought for sure the worst was over! Thursday I woke up at 6am even sicker than I was on Tuesday, it didn't even matter if there was anything in my stomach or not I was throwing up the whole time. I called my OB because I was afraid I'd start getting dehydrated and they sent me to L&D at the hospital. Got there that afternoon and was checked in. I gave them a urine sample that they said they could check for dehydration and then laid there watching stupid court shows for maybe 45 minutes. A nurse walks in and starts talking about discharge, go home get some rest and drink fluids. I was like "Um, I'm here because I can't keep any fluids down!" She was a little flustered, then she spotted my cup of ice chips and asked if I had kept those down. I had, even though I still felt sick to my stomach so she said to go home and eat some ice chips and drink very small amounts a little at a time. I was very disappointed in my lack of treatment, not that I wanted an IV or anything but they didn't really even do anything and I'm pregnant! Bitty seemed to be fine the whole time, he wouldn't even hold still to get the heart rate monitor and kicked me relentlessly so I'm glad he has been ok.
I've been fine the past two days, fingers are crossed that I don't get sick again! I don't know if it was because I started taking the 300mg Zantac tablets that made me sick (even though I had been taking 2 150mg tablets which is 300mg for over a week) or if it was some type of bug. I just hope it doesn't happen again! It's hard to take care of the girls when you are puking the whole time, and my parents left for WI this morning and will be gone for two weeks. So if I do get sick, I'm on my own!
Aside from being sick, there's not a whole lot to report. Bitty kicks and punches up a storm, definitely taking advantage of not having to share a room! He hasn't gotten the hiccups that I can tell yet, but I'm waiting for it to start. The girls had hiccups 24/7, I wonder if he'll be the same way? I'm excited to get closer to my 3rd trimester! It officially starts at 27 weeks, which is just over a week away! The home stretch!
Symptoms - My hips hurt if I lay on one side for too long, and my stomach protests the whole day if I eat too much, so I have to eat very small amounts throughout the day otherwise I feel like complete crap.
Food cravings - I still miss my McChickens! Haven't craved anything else.
Size of baby - Bitty should be somewhere close to 1.5lbs and 9-10 inches head to rump, he feels pretty big in there!
Wednesday I woke up feeling much better! I was able to eat small amounts and drink and I thought for sure the worst was over! Thursday I woke up at 6am even sicker than I was on Tuesday, it didn't even matter if there was anything in my stomach or not I was throwing up the whole time. I called my OB because I was afraid I'd start getting dehydrated and they sent me to L&D at the hospital. Got there that afternoon and was checked in. I gave them a urine sample that they said they could check for dehydration and then laid there watching stupid court shows for maybe 45 minutes. A nurse walks in and starts talking about discharge, go home get some rest and drink fluids. I was like "Um, I'm here because I can't keep any fluids down!" She was a little flustered, then she spotted my cup of ice chips and asked if I had kept those down. I had, even though I still felt sick to my stomach so she said to go home and eat some ice chips and drink very small amounts a little at a time. I was very disappointed in my lack of treatment, not that I wanted an IV or anything but they didn't really even do anything and I'm pregnant! Bitty seemed to be fine the whole time, he wouldn't even hold still to get the heart rate monitor and kicked me relentlessly so I'm glad he has been ok.
I've been fine the past two days, fingers are crossed that I don't get sick again! I don't know if it was because I started taking the 300mg Zantac tablets that made me sick (even though I had been taking 2 150mg tablets which is 300mg for over a week) or if it was some type of bug. I just hope it doesn't happen again! It's hard to take care of the girls when you are puking the whole time, and my parents left for WI this morning and will be gone for two weeks. So if I do get sick, I'm on my own!
Aside from being sick, there's not a whole lot to report. Bitty kicks and punches up a storm, definitely taking advantage of not having to share a room! He hasn't gotten the hiccups that I can tell yet, but I'm waiting for it to start. The girls had hiccups 24/7, I wonder if he'll be the same way? I'm excited to get closer to my 3rd trimester! It officially starts at 27 weeks, which is just over a week away! The home stretch!
Symptoms - My hips hurt if I lay on one side for too long, and my stomach protests the whole day if I eat too much, so I have to eat very small amounts throughout the day otherwise I feel like complete crap.
Food cravings - I still miss my McChickens! Haven't craved anything else.
Size of baby - Bitty should be somewhere close to 1.5lbs and 9-10 inches head to rump, he feels pretty big in there!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
24 Week Update
I'm back! Actually, we've been back since early Saturday morning but I've been regrouping since then. I'm pretty excited to be 24 weeks because that means it's V day! Viability week! Bitty has a 50/50 chance of survival if he were to be born right now and every week after this his chances increase. It makes me feel good, but I also want him to stay put for 15 more weeks! I'm not showing any signs of complications, so everything is good!
Our vacation was pretty good! I can't say there wasn't stress, it's very hard to pull yourself in 50 different directions while 50 different family members and friends have schedules that you have to work around (and everyone wants a piece at the same time!) J and I clashed a few times when we wanted to see certain people at certain times when the other one wanted to see someone else, but we worked through it and I think we did a good job of making sure everyone got to see the girls at least once!
The girls did great on the airplane ride there, it was a short flight about 2 hrs 40 min and they slept for a little while and whined over who got to sit with daddy in the window seat. It also helped that the plane wasn't even half full so I switched to the row behind us and sat in the window seat so both girls could enjoy the view. The girls also did great the whole time we were there, not including the standard meltdowns from lack of taking a nap, but otherwise they did exceptionally well! They had fun everywhere we went, really enjoying running around outside. I've started to notice that I'm slowing down quite a bit. Chasing after them is getting harder and I get tired and just want to sit much more easily now. I can only expect that to get worse! Anyway, they slept great at night, had a lot of fun, ate a TON of food and we had an enjoyable time! It was nice to come back to my air conditioning though, it was pretty hot while we were out there and everyone there is used to it so they don't use their air, or don't even have it! My babies were sweating a few times! haha The plane ride on the way home was a nightmare, it was too late at night and the girls were overtired and only wanted to be held by me, they cried during most of the ride and it happened to be an extra long ride, over 3.5 hours! We survived though! Can't say I want to do that again anytime soon, early morning seems to work better for plane rides!
Bitty is doing well! We had a Dr appointment yesterday and everything looks great. I have a glucose test in 4 weeks and I'm confident that I'll pass that one this time around too. Uterus is measuring perfectly, a few inches above my belly button and sticking out pretty far! I think I'll feel comfortable taking a picture at 28 weeks. He's been kicking and moving up a storm, really getting moving! He's much stronger and I can almost always see when he's kicking and moving from the outside. I've started getting the pressure from feeling his whole body move, can't wait to see that from the outside too! Sadly I've gained about 7lbs, though from what I'm reading 15lbs at this point isn't abnormal so I guess I'm doing well? I blame it on the vacation food!
Symptoms - Sciatic pain has been pretty bad, sleeping has been getting more difficult, I get up at least 3-4 times to pee and my hips and legs have been hurting a lot. Heartburn has been horrible, I asked my Dr for a higher dose prescription so I'm on Zantac 300mg twice a day, hoping that helps!
Food cravings - I miss my McChickens! Haven't craved anything else.
Size of baby - Bitty should be somewhere close to 1.5lbs and 12 inches, like a little banana! He's definitely growing from what I can feel!
Our vacation was pretty good! I can't say there wasn't stress, it's very hard to pull yourself in 50 different directions while 50 different family members and friends have schedules that you have to work around (and everyone wants a piece at the same time!) J and I clashed a few times when we wanted to see certain people at certain times when the other one wanted to see someone else, but we worked through it and I think we did a good job of making sure everyone got to see the girls at least once!
The girls did great on the airplane ride there, it was a short flight about 2 hrs 40 min and they slept for a little while and whined over who got to sit with daddy in the window seat. It also helped that the plane wasn't even half full so I switched to the row behind us and sat in the window seat so both girls could enjoy the view. The girls also did great the whole time we were there, not including the standard meltdowns from lack of taking a nap, but otherwise they did exceptionally well! They had fun everywhere we went, really enjoying running around outside. I've started to notice that I'm slowing down quite a bit. Chasing after them is getting harder and I get tired and just want to sit much more easily now. I can only expect that to get worse! Anyway, they slept great at night, had a lot of fun, ate a TON of food and we had an enjoyable time! It was nice to come back to my air conditioning though, it was pretty hot while we were out there and everyone there is used to it so they don't use their air, or don't even have it! My babies were sweating a few times! haha The plane ride on the way home was a nightmare, it was too late at night and the girls were overtired and only wanted to be held by me, they cried during most of the ride and it happened to be an extra long ride, over 3.5 hours! We survived though! Can't say I want to do that again anytime soon, early morning seems to work better for plane rides!
Bitty is doing well! We had a Dr appointment yesterday and everything looks great. I have a glucose test in 4 weeks and I'm confident that I'll pass that one this time around too. Uterus is measuring perfectly, a few inches above my belly button and sticking out pretty far! I think I'll feel comfortable taking a picture at 28 weeks. He's been kicking and moving up a storm, really getting moving! He's much stronger and I can almost always see when he's kicking and moving from the outside. I've started getting the pressure from feeling his whole body move, can't wait to see that from the outside too! Sadly I've gained about 7lbs, though from what I'm reading 15lbs at this point isn't abnormal so I guess I'm doing well? I blame it on the vacation food!
Symptoms - Sciatic pain has been pretty bad, sleeping has been getting more difficult, I get up at least 3-4 times to pee and my hips and legs have been hurting a lot. Heartburn has been horrible, I asked my Dr for a higher dose prescription so I'm on Zantac 300mg twice a day, hoping that helps!
Food cravings - I miss my McChickens! Haven't craved anything else.
Size of baby - Bitty should be somewhere close to 1.5lbs and 12 inches, like a little banana! He's definitely growing from what I can feel!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
22 Week Update
22 weeks! Honestly, my due date still seems pretty far off, especially when I count the number of summer months that I still have to endure. Not looking forward to it! I'm trying to tell myself that I don't really want to rush, but it's hard, I really do want to meet him! I can stall the newborn days a little while longer though!
Had our follow up anatomy scan ultrasound today so they could get the other heart measurements that were missing from last time. He was kicking the whole time, but everything looked perfect and it was so easy to see! He is head down of course, which makes me kind of wonder what I'm going to "miss out on" but things can change too! I'm still going ahead with my csection regardless. We saw his little hands and feet and he was facing perfectly so we got a profile and the front of his face, soooo cute! We left the girls at home with grandma so Justin and I were able to sit and stare at the screen without any interruptions and it was nice! I always miss my girls, but a little breathing time is good for the soul too!
On Saturday we are flying to Wisconsin/Illinois for a week 'vacation' visiting family and friends. I'm so excited to see my family and my best friend! They haven't seen the girls since they were about 6 months old and they are so different now! I won't be able to blog my 23 week update, so I'm going to save it all up for my 24th, but then it's business as usual after that!
Symptoms - The constipation is killing me, fortunately it wasn't anything a spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy's couldn't solve, but then I pay for it with a stomach ache and really bad heartburn. I just can't win! Everything else is still pretty much the same!
Food cravings - As much as I enjoy those darned Spicy McChickens, I am dying for a regular McChicken the minute we land in WI! They better have a McDonald's in the airport!
Size of baby - Baby measured 22 weeks exactly today (he lost a few days, which I'm trying not to worry about from past experience) and he weighs exactly 1lb! I'm not sure how long he is, I don't think they can really tell from the U/S but he should be approximately 11.5 or so inches. He's a perfect little miniature baby, just needs to fatten up in the next months!
Had our follow up anatomy scan ultrasound today so they could get the other heart measurements that were missing from last time. He was kicking the whole time, but everything looked perfect and it was so easy to see! He is head down of course, which makes me kind of wonder what I'm going to "miss out on" but things can change too! I'm still going ahead with my csection regardless. We saw his little hands and feet and he was facing perfectly so we got a profile and the front of his face, soooo cute! We left the girls at home with grandma so Justin and I were able to sit and stare at the screen without any interruptions and it was nice! I always miss my girls, but a little breathing time is good for the soul too!
On Saturday we are flying to Wisconsin/Illinois for a week 'vacation' visiting family and friends. I'm so excited to see my family and my best friend! They haven't seen the girls since they were about 6 months old and they are so different now! I won't be able to blog my 23 week update, so I'm going to save it all up for my 24th, but then it's business as usual after that!
Symptoms - The constipation is killing me, fortunately it wasn't anything a spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy's couldn't solve, but then I pay for it with a stomach ache and really bad heartburn. I just can't win! Everything else is still pretty much the same!
Food cravings - As much as I enjoy those darned Spicy McChickens, I am dying for a regular McChicken the minute we land in WI! They better have a McDonald's in the airport!
Size of baby - Baby measured 22 weeks exactly today (he lost a few days, which I'm trying not to worry about from past experience) and he weighs exactly 1lb! I'm not sure how long he is, I don't think they can really tell from the U/S but he should be approximately 11.5 or so inches. He's a perfect little miniature baby, just needs to fatten up in the next months!
Friday, May 11, 2012
21 Week Update
Oops, late again! I kind of thought about only updating every 2 weeks on an even week of pregnancy, but maybe that's just my laziness talking. I don't know if I'd remember a specific turn of events on the day it happened if I was writing every 2 weeks, so weekly it is! For now!
Turn of events for this week - I could see my belly move when Bitty kicked me starting yesterday! I've been scoping out the situation for a little over a week now to see if I could find some movement, but he hasn't really been kicking with much force or as much as he has the past week (since last weekend I'd say) He moves a lot nowadays! In fact, this morning I was awakened around 4am from another strange as hell pregnancy dream (or nightmare?) by someone furiously kicking me for a good 15-20 minutes. I have not felt him move that much so far, he was having a party in there!! Getting ready to be an early morning newborn I guess!
I must admit my surprise so far with this pregnancy. I went into this pregnancy considered obese, not overweight, actually obese. From what I've read women who are largely overweight/obese might not reach certain milestones as early as women of average weight, but I have not had that problem at all! In fact, most of our milestones have been faster than they were with the girls, which can largely be attributed to this being my second pregnancy, but I will still admit surprise! I'm very happy and grateful that I get to enjoy this pregnancy like I wanted to, just surprised! I think I look mostly fat though, instead of pregnant. If I weren't a large woman I'd definitely be showing, but it mostly translates into the fat on my stomach being pushed out extra far. I probably won't get the "showing" milestone until well after 30 weeks, but I'll survive. I'd rather people just think I'm fat so I can forgo the "omg twins and pregnant again!" stupid comments that would likely ensue! We're enough of a circus show as it is!
I hardly update about the girls, even though I have them in the title of my blog! I've been doing the unthinkable and really trying to teach them how to talk. I know most people (and I have experience with talking toddlers too!) would say "Omg enjoy the peace and quiet while you still can!" but like most parents, I want to ensure that my kids are healthy and thriving, and at 16 months old our next step is learning to talk! If you were a fly on the wall at my house you'd probably put in ear plugs at the mom who walks around repeating the same words a million times a day! The progress I've achieved so far is that they pretty much understand everything I say, they just don't repeat it back to me! I can tell them to go get me certain toys (doggie, birdy, cow, monkey, car, ball) and they'll look around the room, spot the toy, and bring it to me. It seriously warms my heart to see them learning and responding so well! They know their body parts, they know each other, they know mama and daddy, their favorite toys, and of course FOOD! The words they can say are daddy, mama, dog(gie), num num, and nini (night night). Vanessa has started running up to me going "ni ni! ni ni!" when she's ready for nap time, it's so cute! And I'm constantly berated with NUM NUM! while I'm trying to fix them food if I'm heaven forbid not fast enough! I'm happy with how they're doing, and I'm sure we'll see a word explosion soon! I will learn to regret these days of teaching them how to talk! haha
Ultrasound on Wednesday to get final measurements for the anatomy scan, I can't wait to see how big he's gotten!!!
Symptoms - More RL pain, stomach seems to grow every day! He's moving and kicking up a storm, I can even see my belly move from the outside now! Nausea is getting better again, but the heartburn is getting so much worse! I'm grateful that I haven't started breaking out (yet), and the pubic bone pain usually doesn't hurt unless I've been sitting too long (on the couch especially) or at night if I've had a really long day.
Food cravings - Spicy McChicken's from McDonalds.... they are SO BAD! They tear my stomach up and give me horrible heartburn, but I can't get enough! I had one for dinner tonight, but so far my stomach seems fine (knock on wood)
Size of baby - Baby is about 11" and could be nearing a whole pound! From the way he kicks and moves, I wouldn't doubt it! We'll find out on Wed when I'm 22 weeks how he's measuring!
Turn of events for this week - I could see my belly move when Bitty kicked me starting yesterday! I've been scoping out the situation for a little over a week now to see if I could find some movement, but he hasn't really been kicking with much force or as much as he has the past week (since last weekend I'd say) He moves a lot nowadays! In fact, this morning I was awakened around 4am from another strange as hell pregnancy dream (or nightmare?) by someone furiously kicking me for a good 15-20 minutes. I have not felt him move that much so far, he was having a party in there!! Getting ready to be an early morning newborn I guess!
I must admit my surprise so far with this pregnancy. I went into this pregnancy considered obese, not overweight, actually obese. From what I've read women who are largely overweight/obese might not reach certain milestones as early as women of average weight, but I have not had that problem at all! In fact, most of our milestones have been faster than they were with the girls, which can largely be attributed to this being my second pregnancy, but I will still admit surprise! I'm very happy and grateful that I get to enjoy this pregnancy like I wanted to, just surprised! I think I look mostly fat though, instead of pregnant. If I weren't a large woman I'd definitely be showing, but it mostly translates into the fat on my stomach being pushed out extra far. I probably won't get the "showing" milestone until well after 30 weeks, but I'll survive. I'd rather people just think I'm fat so I can forgo the "omg twins and pregnant again!" stupid comments that would likely ensue! We're enough of a circus show as it is!
I hardly update about the girls, even though I have them in the title of my blog! I've been doing the unthinkable and really trying to teach them how to talk. I know most people (and I have experience with talking toddlers too!) would say "Omg enjoy the peace and quiet while you still can!" but like most parents, I want to ensure that my kids are healthy and thriving, and at 16 months old our next step is learning to talk! If you were a fly on the wall at my house you'd probably put in ear plugs at the mom who walks around repeating the same words a million times a day! The progress I've achieved so far is that they pretty much understand everything I say, they just don't repeat it back to me! I can tell them to go get me certain toys (doggie, birdy, cow, monkey, car, ball) and they'll look around the room, spot the toy, and bring it to me. It seriously warms my heart to see them learning and responding so well! They know their body parts, they know each other, they know mama and daddy, their favorite toys, and of course FOOD! The words they can say are daddy, mama, dog(gie), num num, and nini (night night). Vanessa has started running up to me going "ni ni! ni ni!" when she's ready for nap time, it's so cute! And I'm constantly berated with NUM NUM! while I'm trying to fix them food if I'm heaven forbid not fast enough! I'm happy with how they're doing, and I'm sure we'll see a word explosion soon! I will learn to regret these days of teaching them how to talk! haha
Ultrasound on Wednesday to get final measurements for the anatomy scan, I can't wait to see how big he's gotten!!!
Symptoms - More RL pain, stomach seems to grow every day! He's moving and kicking up a storm, I can even see my belly move from the outside now! Nausea is getting better again, but the heartburn is getting so much worse! I'm grateful that I haven't started breaking out (yet), and the pubic bone pain usually doesn't hurt unless I've been sitting too long (on the couch especially) or at night if I've had a really long day.
Food cravings - Spicy McChicken's from McDonalds.... they are SO BAD! They tear my stomach up and give me horrible heartburn, but I can't get enough! I had one for dinner tonight, but so far my stomach seems fine (knock on wood)
Size of baby - Baby is about 11" and could be nearing a whole pound! From the way he kicks and moves, I wouldn't doubt it! We'll find out on Wed when I'm 22 weeks how he's measuring!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
20 Week Update
Halfway!!! Well, you know technically I'm past halfway, but 20 weeks just feels exciting to me! Now I have to figure out my next short term goal, I'm thinking maybe 28 weeks when they do the glucose testing? Yeah that sounds good! And of course, 27 weeks and some change is the start of the 3rd trimester, so 28 it is! How fast is time going? Geez!
Last weekend I went to Arizona Mills with a friend for my first baby shopping spree. I was very disappointed in the lack of boy things that appealed to me. I didn't have a whole lot that I wanted specifically, just something affordable that jumped out to me as cute! I didn't see anything. I then decided that maybe I want to dress him in stuff that has cars or puppies on it, or both! Yeah, that turned out to be next to impossible as well. Who would think that finding cars on boy clothes would be that hard? And I don't mean fire trucks and police cars or even dump trucks, just a good ole family sedan would be fine lol or even a race car or something! I finally found two outfits sets at Burlington Coat Factory which were really good prices, but I'm still not happy!
Had a doctor's appointment yesterday, Justin refused to believe me that it's been 4 weeks since my last appointment, that's how fast time is going by! My uterus is right up above my belly button, exactly where it should be, and the doctor said it's not going to start growing out at least a cm a week! I already feel huge haha my back and my feet start hurting pretty bad when I'm walking around a mall for two hours, but otherwise I'm doing pretty well. I have also sadly gained weight in the past 4 weeks, I'm not sure why or how but I'm up about 3-4ish lbs and kind of sad! Doctor said she expects 15-20lbs, UGH I seriously do not want to see the scale register 20 more lbs because it's already way too high to begin with!
Symptoms - Pretty intense RL pain this week, cramping, back pain, heartburn, fatigue, but I love feeling him move and punch/kick!
Food cravings - I swear I'm going to buy an Icee machine! Nothing else though.
Size of baby - Baby should be 10.5" and about 10-11oz and will gain up to 1lb in the next month!
Last weekend I went to Arizona Mills with a friend for my first baby shopping spree. I was very disappointed in the lack of boy things that appealed to me. I didn't have a whole lot that I wanted specifically, just something affordable that jumped out to me as cute! I didn't see anything. I then decided that maybe I want to dress him in stuff that has cars or puppies on it, or both! Yeah, that turned out to be next to impossible as well. Who would think that finding cars on boy clothes would be that hard? And I don't mean fire trucks and police cars or even dump trucks, just a good ole family sedan would be fine lol or even a race car or something! I finally found two outfits sets at Burlington Coat Factory which were really good prices, but I'm still not happy!
Had a doctor's appointment yesterday, Justin refused to believe me that it's been 4 weeks since my last appointment, that's how fast time is going by! My uterus is right up above my belly button, exactly where it should be, and the doctor said it's not going to start growing out at least a cm a week! I already feel huge haha my back and my feet start hurting pretty bad when I'm walking around a mall for two hours, but otherwise I'm doing pretty well. I have also sadly gained weight in the past 4 weeks, I'm not sure why or how but I'm up about 3-4ish lbs and kind of sad! Doctor said she expects 15-20lbs, UGH I seriously do not want to see the scale register 20 more lbs because it's already way too high to begin with!
Symptoms - Pretty intense RL pain this week, cramping, back pain, heartburn, fatigue, but I love feeling him move and punch/kick!
Food cravings - I swear I'm going to buy an Icee machine! Nothing else though.
Size of baby - Baby should be 10.5" and about 10-11oz and will gain up to 1lb in the next month!
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