11 weeks

Well I finally had another appt with my OB. She measured my uterus and said I was measuring about 15-16 weeks. Yikes 4 weeks ahead! Then she was able to hear both heartbeats. One baby was on the left side and the other was more to the right. It was great hearing both and knowing my uterus is measuring well! Very reassuring that things are continuing to develop! I am still very anxious about the NT Scan coming up next Friday!

How far along? 11 weeks 3 days
Weight gain/loss: -6 lbs. I was up 2 lbs at the doctor's office. The doctor is very impressed with my weight gain so far.
Maternity clothes? I busted out the maternity pants yesterday. Today I was back in regular pants, but I think it might be the end of them!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? I have been sleeping pretty well actually.
Best moment this week? Hearing both hb's with the doppler!
Food cravings: Salty foods!
Gender: Not sure... really have no idea what to think!
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? I swear I am feeling something on the left side of my stomach!
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: May 7th for the NT Scan! Can't wait to see the babies and hope everything is okay with them!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: I think they are the size of figs!

10 weeks

On Tuesday I met with the intake nurse for my first "official" appointment. We did the usual talking about anything that has changed since my last pregnancy. She explained that all my u/s will be done with the high risk OB now, so I am just sitting and waiting for them to call me to schedule the NT scan. I also had some wonderful blood taken, but luckily it wasn't as much as last time. So now I just sit and wait until my next u/s to see if both babies are still growing strong. I swear I get more nervous each day. The only reassurance I have that things are going well is my morning sickness has been awful and getting worse everyday! Boooo!

How far along? 10 weeks 3 days
Weight gain/loss: -8 lbs. I have been eating like crap but the scale is staying the same.
Maternity clothes? I totally broke down and bought some maternity capris in case it gets hot again. I am still trying to squeeze into my regular pants though.

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? I have been sleeping pretty well actually.
Best moment this week? Finally telling FIL and family. They were sooo excited!
Food cravings: Salty foods!
Gender: My mom did the old wives tale with the key on a string and holy moly, it totally went around in a circle and then stopped and would go back and forth so now I am thinking a boy and a girl.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? nope, too early, but I am getting some spasms in the tummy area.
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: May 10th... will be 13 weeks!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: babies are the size of kumquats (so about an inch long each)

9 Weeks...

Another week down, about 28 more to go! Looking forward I am glad to know I will not be pregnant for 41 weeks 3 days like I was with Abby. Most twins are delivered between 35-38 weeks. I hope I can make it to 38 weeks! Before I worry about that, I am still worrying about whether both are still developing! This pregnancy is making me way more nervous that last time. Maybe that's because I am now worrying about two babies? We re going to NJ/PA this weekend and get to tell Adam's dad's side of the family. We bought a cute shirt for Abby that says "I have a Secret" on the front and then on the back it says, "I'm going to be a big sister!" We are joking about having Adam wear a tshirt that says, "I have a secret too" and then on the back it'll say, "It's twins!"

But anyway, here is my weekly update:

How far along? 9 weeks 2 days
Weight gain/loss: -8 lbs! Down a pound from last week. Not really sure how.
Maternity clothes? Luckily it hasn't been that warm and my winter pants still fit since I've lost weight. I did buy 2 new Bella Bands as my old ones are a little stretched out.

Stretch marks? Nope no new ones yet.
Sleep? Been sleeping pretty well. Usually making one or more trips to the bathroom!
Best moment this week? Abby started saying Baby! She picks up her baby doll and rocks it. Big Sister in Training!
Food cravings: Still loving all foods with salt! LOL
Gender: Kind of thinking boy and girl. So hard cause my thoughts keep changing
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? nope, nothing. I cannot wait to feel both moving.
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: This weekend because we are seeing my family and Adam's family too!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: Seeing two hb's last week... can't wait until the NT scan when we'll see if there are still two in there!

8 weeks!!

Well I've made it another week! Crazy to think that I have known I have been pregnant for 4 weeks already and known we are having twins for 2 weeks! At Easter dinner we told more of DHs family and they couldn't believe it. I am starting to get annoyed with all the "omg, how are you going to manage?" comments. Everyone obviously doubts our ability to take care of Abby and two more babies. Yes, people I do realize it will be difficult but we will manage and do well!

How far along? 8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: -7 lbs! Gained a pound this week. I've been trying to eat more!
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I almost broke out the Bella Band yesterday to wear my capris

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from last time
Sleep? Woke up super sweaty the other night and getting up many times during the night to pee... no fun!
Best moment this week? Telling DHs best friend and his wife and seeing how excited they are for us!
Food cravings: Salty foods! Loved all the Easter food!
Gender: Still not sure what to think.. sometimes I think two boys, two girls... we are still trying to decide whether or not to find out.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? nope, too early, but I am getting some spasms in the tummy area.
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: April 16th, when we go to NJ to see family and will finally tell FIL and DHs family!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: Seeing two hb's last week... can't wait until the NT scan when we'll see if there are still two in there!

Houston, we have TWO heartbeats

All the anticipation was killing me this week! Thursday at 5pm could not come quick enough. Thursday I started to panic and worry, would we see two heartbeats, one, or maybe none? Finally the tech called us in, and I mentioned I was nervous and hoping to see two. My wonderful husband got to see the vag cam and almost chuckled. I stared at the screen the instant something popped up and OMG, there were still two sacs. I thought one looked smaller, and then the tech goes, "Well there are two, but one looks a lot smaller."

The panic set in because I had done a lot of research and knew that one could stop developing at any point and started thinking we might lose one. However, they turned out to be measuring 7 wks 2 days and 7 wks 3 days, so only a day apart and right on target! We also got to see the little hearts flickering and both had heartbeats in the 140's. We were very excited to get this far with still having two strong babies. We know the next 5 weeks will be very important.

So now I wait until my first appt with the nurse on April 20th and then meet with the doctor again on April 27th. Only a couple of weeks.... I can do this!!