17 Weeks

Almost halfway through. Since twins come early I am hoping to go at least 36 to 37 weeks with 5-6 lb babies!  This week they are the size of onions. Babies and Mommy are getting bigger, I have finally "popped"!  They weigh about 5 ounces and are 5 inches long from head to bottom. Their soft cartilage is turning into bone.

How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain:
Maternity Clothes? Jeans are hard to fasten, thank goodness for elastic bands
Stretch Marks? Nothing yet, I invested in some shea butter
Sleep? Still not sleeping well
Best Moment this week? Reading a new book about multiples!
Miss Anything? Still cocktails.
Food Craving? Taco Bell
Anything making you queasy or sick?Nothing this week
Gender prediction? One of each.
Labor Signs? No and hopefully not for a very long time.
Symptoms? Headaches, fatigue and still a little nausea.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On but it keeps slipping off.
Happy or Moody most of the time?Not as moody this week.
Looking forward to? Feeling the babies move.

16 Weeks

Four months along already. Doesn't time fly? The babies are about the size of avocados.  There are about 4 1/2 inches long and weigh about 3 1/2 ounces. I can tell too, my bump is getting larger, not a cute bump yet. I just look fat now. Of course no one will tell me that. I am favoring looser, A line styles right now. I have less nausea, less mood swings but I am still tired most of time. I did have a few bouts of energy this weekend and was able to get some work done around the house.  With the help of the amazing Nicole I was able to start clearing out the third bedroom. I will be happy when we find out the sexes so I can start planning the nursery.

The babies are developing a lot this week.  The best part is that they can hear my voice now. Lucky for them I have a job where I talk all day. Studies have found that babies who are sung to while they are in the womb recognize the same tune when it's sung to them after they are born. What will I sing? Maybe some Prince? What do you suggest?

I should be looking forward to pregnancy glow, bigger boobs and longer hair and nails. That would be nice. Right now I have pregnancy break out.


How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain: 9
Maternity Clothes? I'm still able to fasten my jeans!
Stretch Marks? Nothing yet, but I moisturize religiously.
Sleep? Insomnia is a dirty word. I fall asleep pretty easily, but when I wake up it takes hours to fall back asleep.
Best Moment this week? No one looks at me funny, when I feel like eating a cheeseburger and a slice of pizza. They just say I am keeping both babies happy.
Miss Anything? Still cocktails.
Food Craving? Taco Bell
Anything making you queasy or sick?Nothing this week
Gender prediction? One of each.
Labor Signs? No and hopefully not for a very long time.
Symptoms? Headaches, fatigue and still a little nausea.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On but it keeps slipping off.
Happy or Moody most of the time?Not as moody this week.
Looking forward to? Feeling the babies move.

15 weeks

15 weeks! We're 1/3 of the way through.  It has been a great week.  I had a doctor's appointment and ultrasound on Wednesday.  The babies are right on target with growth, all of heir internal organs that we can see so far look great. The tech could even tell what sex the babies are.  Sadly that information is sealed in an envelope until our gender reveal party in April.  A very long time to wait. My co-worker Sam is holding onto the info for me. I can't wait for April!

This week the babies are the size of oranges and are about 4 inches long and weigh 2 1/2 ounces. Their legs are longer than their arms and they can move all their joints and limbs. They can even sense light.

I am starting to feel better. My all day, every day sickness has subsided a bit. It is down to once a day, sometimes twice a day.

Here are some pictures from my ultrasound. The babies are 14 weeks and 5 days. Baby 1 was more interested in stretching out and hanging out upside down.  Baby 2 did give us a perfect profile shot and even waved!

Here is me a 15 weeks and 1 day. There is a bit of a bump, but I think I just look like I have been indulging too much in chocolate cake.

How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain: 5
Maternity Clothes? Mainly wearing maternity tops now. I think it will be time to upgrade my bra soon, my boobs are finally starting to grow!
Stretch Marks? Nothing yet, but I moisturize religiously.
Sleep? Still going to bed early, wishing for naps around 3 in the afternoon.
Best Moment this week? Seeing the babies. I almost cried tears of joys.
Miss Anything? Cocktails
Food Craving? Pizza with pineapple
Anything making you queasy or sick?Nothing this week
Gender prediction? One of each or two girls.
Labor Signs? No and hopefully not for a very long time.
Symptoms? Headaches, fatigue and still a little nausea.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On but it keeps slipping off.
Happy or Moody most of the time?Not as moody this week.
Looking forward to? Finding out the sexes of the babies

14 weeks

Hello second trimester I am so happy to reach you.  It is still so amazing to me to actually be pregnant. I have waited and prayed so long for this, that I can't help but be happy no matter what else is going on. I knew it was possible to love someone before you actually met them. I was in love with Michael before we ever met in person and I love my little miracles so much already. That love grows more and more everyday.

I am happy to report that my nausea has abated some. I haven't gotten sick in the last two days.  Now if the fatigue would just go away, things would be perfect. Well except for the headaches, dizziness and cramping. I am constantly hungry. I actually eat lunch twice a day.  It's hard getting in 600 extra healthy calories. I'm hoping to be able to start walking again. It's hard though with all the overtime at work.

This week the babies are the size of a lemon. (Honestly that doesn't sound much different than a size of a peach. But is a huge change from when they were just the size of a poppy seed). The should measure about 3.4 inches and weigh 1.5 ounces. The are probably spending their time wiggling around and sucking their thumbs. Their kidneys, livers and spleens are all doing their jobs now. Their bodies are growing faster than their heads and their arms are more in proportion with with their bodies. Their also starting to develop an ultra-fine hair all of their bodies called lanugo, designed to keep them warm.


How far along? 14 Weeks
Total weight gain: 2
Maternity Clothes? I'm still in maternity tops. I'm able to get by wearing elastic skirts and using my belly band.
Stretch Marks? Nothing yet, but I moisturize religiously.
Sleep? I still go to bed early, but since I have increased my water intake I have to get up more frequently in the middle of the night.
Best Moment this week? Having lunch with my sister.
Miss Anything? Rum, it was a rough week at work.
Food Craving? Taco Bell and Cherry Slurpees
Anything making you queasy or sick? Chicken
Gender prediction? One of each or two girls.
Labor Signs? No and hopefully not for a very long time.
Symptoms? Sore boobs, tired, nausea, crazy dreams, bloating and constipation, headaches.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On but it keeps slipping off.
Happy or Moody most of the time? Moody.
Looking forward to? My ultrasound on Tuesday and getting to see the babies.