tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60132984285257069222024-02-07T04:54:44.575-08:00As the Belly Grows...Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-80837774688677301992010-10-26T09:40:00.000-07:002010-10-26T09:47:41.940-07:0037 weeks... 1 week to go<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmO6l58l8jRr6PgDkoLJ4QsmeNp068v_zAEHyG-oDKmpPSlxn7xPYFS712-4j4tUt5J2sV5p26vwJaX1sJNaL_8NwRUDyu10HrKKoW1MLLupXf2lZsZ7G_9Q0AHGJ8rISykf5SEfDftM/s1600/IMG_1246.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmO6l58l8jRr6PgDkoLJ4QsmeNp068v_zAEHyG-oDKmpPSlxn7xPYFS712-4j4tUt5J2sV5p26vwJaX1sJNaL_8NwRUDyu10HrKKoW1MLLupXf2lZsZ7G_9Q0AHGJ8rISykf5SEfDftM/s320/IMG_1246.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397394465488482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2APEq0AxRHG7JPAD3SnShyyyq4E3v_OuMc8Q_shGWpQyEWeAzpZs1eXdLnWSLnd22_D_HhHB6cmheaflFAFsLJFVw8nCz67WQz0plCa8WDUSaeMVSPL6KHGzC0XM6_jSWSkH2hItbWc/s1600/IMG_1245.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2APEq0AxRHG7JPAD3SnShyyyq4E3v_OuMc8Q_shGWpQyEWeAzpZs1eXdLnWSLnd22_D_HhHB6cmheaflFAFsLJFVw8nCz67WQz0plCa8WDUSaeMVSPL6KHGzC0XM6_jSWSkH2hItbWc/s320/IMG_1245.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397384647118914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_51TLYkl2Hd95nb9tMtcL3_MiaIL8JMbulaOOUfhV0r9y_O4fijPZzkrIHugpa0uQ5eeiwiAFrCMQAHbxp5KS5cmqzKMHDtFcyel7OJZ06w1mKUJ0yw4-eXerRg-rI0uaU5xqMcXurg/s1600/IMG_1243.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_51TLYkl2Hd95nb9tMtcL3_MiaIL8JMbulaOOUfhV0r9y_O4fijPZzkrIHugpa0uQ5eeiwiAFrCMQAHbxp5KS5cmqzKMHDtFcyel7OJZ06w1mKUJ0yw4-eXerRg-rI0uaU5xqMcXurg/s320/IMG_1243.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397378840406834" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>So one week until these little girls are here. I cannot wait. Yes, I am nervous about having a c-section, but my body is so done being pregnant that I want them out, NOW!! My thighs and knees are killing me and so swollen that they barely bend. I just pray that I am not even more swollen after these babies arrive because my legs might seriously burst! We finally finished the twins room and put together some bouncy seats and swings. We still need to install the car seats though... nothing like waiting until the last minute!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 37 weeks 1 day</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +35lbs... I was very surprised how much the scale was up this week since I have been throwing up every day, not eating much... but I think its just from the babies growing and the crazy amount of swelling that I have.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Since I'm not working I sit around in the same pajamas everyday. I have to admit, I am loving it!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Yup got some new ones going horizontally across the top of my belly... and they are continuing to stretch... also got some bumpy feeling ones on my lower abdomen... ugh.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Sleep??? What's that? Between this cold and being so uncomfortable I don't get much of it.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Knowing I only have 7 more miserable days being pregnant and finishing the twins room!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out? </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">just flat now<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Moving around and trying to poke their way out.. I always have a little bulge here and there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably.. I really really miss this!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> My last u/s and appt on Friday!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: They are the size of watermelons!!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-64263799894776220172010-10-22T10:04:00.000-07:002010-10-24T11:46:19.196-07:0036 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDd5Jbnx6iI0oZ-iQEMyVakxawMkXoKsV-Ob4KuhYfj-odcfb0KGBsY0EPWa1B44cfIXtD2tDgWACKHCKtR82dHyVUjj5IDdCfVcWVibZBZ7xzaA8UPGBqE47grfwdLXc9VnAgFbWXm1E/s1600/5097857552_3b668288ab-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDd5Jbnx6iI0oZ-iQEMyVakxawMkXoKsV-Ob4KuhYfj-odcfb0KGBsY0EPWa1B44cfIXtD2tDgWACKHCKtR82dHyVUjj5IDdCfVcWVibZBZ7xzaA8UPGBqE47grfwdLXc9VnAgFbWXm1E/s320/5097857552_3b668288ab-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530919529534529154" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Under two weeks until these babies arrive... not that I am counting or anything! Well this was my first official week of maternity leave. It was tough for me to decide to stay home, but my body just can't take it anymore. My legs are so swollen that I can barely walk, and yesterday was my last day of driving. The worst is the swelling at my knees and thighs. It is just painful. I had an appt with my OB yesterday and got a surprise internal and of course its like Fort Knox up in there. There goes any hope of these babies coming early!! I am sure they will be in there until November 2nd when they are evicted! I have another BPP u/s later today and I really hope they check how big the babies are. I am very curious!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><b>Update: So I had my BPP u/s and of course they did not measure the girls. However both continue to make lots of breathing movements and are wiggling around like crazy. This time we didn't have any issues with the heart rates. So basically the appt was very uneventful. We scheduled one more appt for Friday, October 29th. So one more u/s and one more appt with my OB. Then it's baby time!!</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 36 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +34lbs... I was very surprised how much the scale was up this week since I have been throwing up every day, not eating much... but I think its just from the babies growing and the crazy amount of swelling that I have.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Since I'm not working I sit around in the same pajamas everyday. I have to admit, I am loving it!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Yup got some new ones going horizontally across the top of my belly... and they are continuing to stretch... also got some bumpy feeling ones on my lower abdomen... ugh.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Sleep??? What's that? Between this cold and being so uncomfortable I don't get much of it.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Getting carpet put in our old kitchen.. that was the final piece of our renovation!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out? </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">just flat now<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Moving around and trying to poke their way out.. I always have a little bulge here and there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably.. I really really miss this!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> u/s today! Will update later but they are now checking the babies' breathing motions and basically seeing how ready they are to be born.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: They are the size of a honeydew!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-51245188249647982482010-10-15T07:38:00.000-07:002010-10-22T10:15:41.696-07:0035 weeks...<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Quite an interesting week! My wonderful cold came back to haunt me on Sunday, got worse Monday and Tuesday! So Wednesday I called to make an appt with my doc to get some more medicine. Well around 2:15pm while at school things went blurry and I couldn't see straight. Ended up leaving my classroom and had to call the school nurse. She took my BP and found it was elevated. We called my OB who said to come on over. Thankfully the school nurse was able to drive me over, where they had me lay down for 20 minutes and then took my BP again and luckily it went down and the spots went away. They sent me home to rest and lay down. They said to call if it happened again. Well around 6pm it happened again while just laying on the couch. So I called and they said if it didn't go away in 30 min to head to the ER. It went away. I told DH if it happens again we are going to the ER. Of course around 10pm things got really blurry so we headed to the ER. I was quite the talk of the ER since I am 35 weeks pg with twins. Around 2am they sent me home and since all my labs came back fine they felt it was probably just from the sinus pressure from my cold. They put the babies on the monitor while I was at the Birthplace and it was nice to hear the babies heartbeats. I am glad they are doing well and still hanging in there!! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>I went to my primary doctor yesterday and got some more meds. More anti-biotics and am now taking regular Sudafed (ya know the kind people make meth out of). I have to say that stuff works way better than the other stuff I had been taking. I am hoping I feel much better by Wednesday so I can get my flu shot and pass the benefits on to the babies! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Will update later after my u/s! Here is my update: So I went for the BPP u/s. During the u/s Baby A's heart rate was in the 180's to 200's so the peri was concerned so she sent me to the Birthplace to have a NST done. Of course we were having company for the weekend so my husband met us there with his friend who had just flew in. I had to have MIL come with me because she didn't want me going alone. Of course Baby A's heart rate was fine while we were there, but they also mentioned that I was having some contractions. I kinda laughed cause i had no idea. I continued to have more contractions throughout the weekend, but they have since disappeared.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 35 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +28lbs... could be more, but my scale is now broken so I'll have to wait until my next appt on the 20th!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Running out of clothes that really cover my whole tummy! Someone needs to make a line of clothes for women pregnant with multiples. (Still feeling the same about this comment!)</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Yup got some new ones going horizontally across the top of my belly... and they are continuing to stretch... also got some bumpy feeling ones on my lower abdomen... ugh.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Sleep??? What's that? Between this cold and being so uncomfortable I don't get much of it.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> being home from work for two days!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Moving around and trying to poke their way out.. Baby A needs to stop kicking my ribs!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably.. I really really miss this!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> u/s today! Will update later but they are now checking the babies' breathing motions and basically seeing how ready they are to be born.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: They are the size of a honeydew!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-31446854887230914242010-10-04T13:24:00.000-07:002010-10-04T13:32:18.223-07:0034 weeks!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>So I have totally neglected to post the last couple weeks. Ooops. Life has been crazy. We are working on fixing up and painting the house. Everything downstairs is just about set, just need some curtains for the playroom and a new toilet for the bathroom. Upstairs, well thats another story. The twins' room is all painted and the cribs are put together. Now my wonderful husband just needs to put the curtains up and put together the dresser. Hopefully their room will all be done next weekend. Our former kitchen sits and sits. We are hoping to be able to paint it this weekend. I am getting really stressed out with everything that has to be done! Not to mention I haven't done any work for my CAGS class and there are only two classes left! Oy, the work I have to do.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Oh yeah, did I mention I also have a cold? Thanks MIL! I had to take off work today and go to the doctor because the coughing is killing me. I'm on a bunch of meds, so hopefully they will help!!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I am also soooo done being pregnant. My stomach is killing me, the swelling is out of control and I am just miserable. At my OB appt on Friday I was measuring 47 weeks.... yes at just 34 weeks along, I am now measuring 13 weeks ahead. I cannot imagine how much worse things are going to get in the next 4 weeks. I have a feeling that in 3 weeks I am going to be begging my OB to get these babies out!!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 34 weeks</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +28lbs... darn swelling!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Running out of clothes that really cover my whole tummy! Someone needs to make a line of clothes for women pregnant with multiples.</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Yup got some new ones going horizontally across the top of my belly... not a pretty site!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I stand and stare at the bed before I get in and just want to cry. Sleeping is such a battle and I am soo uncomfortable.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> knowing I only need to suffer for 4 more weeks!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Feels like they are trying to claw their way out now!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably.. I really really miss this!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> another u/s on Friday...hoping they have gained some more weight!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: They are the size of a honeydew!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-63553556834539882992010-09-17T17:57:00.000-07:002010-10-22T11:56:38.455-07:0031 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySAvvtrHb87lnOYAcwPhNl0DfHtznBWxx-xc06ZZUohEF0aFwUcHcSUhiGCCvhnREOgnwCRChQkTKZutHJEk1mScGCZPSks2Qm-O7EGHRsC1VmVFc6Gwtp-AsFq90lokKAzzyyrGW0uE/s1600/IMG_1217.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySAvvtrHb87lnOYAcwPhNl0DfHtznBWxx-xc06ZZUohEF0aFwUcHcSUhiGCCvhnREOgnwCRChQkTKZutHJEk1mScGCZPSks2Qm-O7EGHRsC1VmVFc6Gwtp-AsFq90lokKAzzyyrGW0uE/s320/IMG_1217.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530946289460710450" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How I hate going to sleep! I just stand there and stare at the bed and want to cry. I am so tired yet it is so hard to sleep. My hips hurt, my back hurts, it's just very uncomfortable! I actually spent part of Wednesday night on the couch sleeping because the bed was just not comfy. I got my c-section paper work in the mail this week. November 2nd at 8am or 9am (I can't remember right now). I also met the doctor that will be performing my c-section and she was very nice. I told her I will be very thankful once she plucks these babies from me! I am also now suffering from very swollen feet and ankles, but luckily am showing no signs of Pre-E so its just wonderful pregnancy swelling!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">ow far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 31 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +24lbs... darn swelling!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Wearing the same few shirts and pants I have...lol Shirts are getting shorter every day!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Looks like some new ones might be making their way around my belly button :-(<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Sleeping like crap.. its getting hard to change positions and my hips are starting to bother me.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> knowing we are one more week closer to meet these girls!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Feels like they are trying to claw their way out now!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably.. I really really miss this!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> just getting through another week.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: They are the size of a squash for the next couple weeks!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-87626933833319580712010-09-10T09:47:00.000-07:002010-09-10T09:51:54.189-07:0030 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Well only eight more weeks to go!! Which reminds me I need to speak with my fav OB because I really want her to be the one to deliver my girls and I don't know if she is working the day I have my c-section scheduled. This week we had another u/s and the girls look great! They continue to measure within a day of each other and are estimated to weigh 3lbs 5oz and 3lbs 6oz. I hope they continue to grow, grow, grow in the coming weeks! I am already incredibly uncomfortable, so I really cannot imagine how much worse its going to get! Wish me luck!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I also have my baby shower this Sunday, so I am very excited to see friends and family who I have not seen in a bit! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 30 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +20lbs... Holding steady.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Wearing the same few shirts and pants I have...lol</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Looks like some new ones might be making their way around my belly button :-(<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Sleeping like crap.. its getting hard to change positions and my hips are starting to bother me.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Seeing the girls at the ultrasound!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls (had the u/s tech check again)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Feels like they are trying to claw their way out now!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Baby shower on Sunday! <br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: They are the size of a squash for the next couple weeks!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-23008857046287703962010-09-04T05:36:00.000-07:002010-09-04T05:44:39.978-07:0029 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>So another week down, one more week closer to meeting these little girls. I met with my OB (well a different one in the practice) and she confirmed they will set my c/s date for November 2nd! She said a nurse will be calling in the next couple of weeks to give me the time and directions for the night before. Eeek! I am nervous about another c/s but understand it is the safest for both my girls and I! I am also sad about the idea of being away from Abby for five days! She'll only get to visit for a little bit each day :-( I will miss her so much.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>BIL and SIL are still working on their house. Hopefully they will finish all the painting this weekend and start moving next weekend. My MIL is driving me crazy because she doesn't feel they should rush to get out. Um, yes they do because we have so much stuff to do here and I can't really help! So annoying! She keeps saying everything will get done, but um, we'd really like to be able to have everything done in the next couple weeks so we can just relax for a weekend or two before the babies come! But apparently, that idea has slipped her mind!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I also had my first week of school with the students. They are such a cute and nice bunch of kids. The worst thing was it was 90+ degrees this week and my school does not have air conditioning! So basically I was just drenched in sweat every day! It was awful and my feet and ankles were so swollen by the end of the week! I am definitely looking forward to the cooler fall weather, whenever it decides to show up.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 29 weeks 5 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +20lbs... I went to the doctor on Thursday and I have hit the 20lb mark!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Wearing the same few shirts and pants I have...lol</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Sleeping like crap.. its getting hard to change positions and my hips are starting to bother me.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> First day of school!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Feels like they are trying to claw their way out now!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Ultrasound on Tuesday... can't wait to see my girls and how much they have grown.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: They are the size of a squash for the next couple weeks!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-55796511601093739792010-08-28T07:47:00.000-07:002010-08-28T07:54:57.430-07:0028 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioP6Yjfu8NJTP3aD2naMow4mT6WyDOeAAJjebxNkKrk4j6nC5nohQSjX4Ln_2xZNA5tH6D9JqbjMCbnO_7Z8abI8zxOTzLkadzv4By0LRv-oRokKdak03ZFd-x9Br6urdXneS_4syzyY4/s1600/IMG_1178.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioP6Yjfu8NJTP3aD2naMow4mT6WyDOeAAJjebxNkKrk4j6nC5nohQSjX4Ln_2xZNA5tH6D9JqbjMCbnO_7Z8abI8zxOTzLkadzv4By0LRv-oRokKdak03ZFd-x9Br6urdXneS_4syzyY4/s320/IMG_1178.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510474353297645042" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Yikes, I went back to school this week! It was a very busy week because I had to switch back to third grade, which meant I had to move all my stuff for a second time this summer! It really stunk, but in the end I am glad to be back in third. It will make my maternity leave easy since I taught third grade for four years and saved all my plan books! Plus I really like my old classroom... only bummer is it's on the second floor! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>All my coworkers were surprised at how much work I have been doing. They can't believe the level of energy I have. Yes, I am tired when I get home, but it's not too bad. The only bad thing... the swelling! My poor feet and ankles have definitely been really puffy this week. The kids start on Monday so we'll see what they look like Monday night. And yes, I had some parents already complaining about having a teacher who is pregnant. Excuse me, for wanting to have children like you did? Apparently we are not allowed to have children during the school year. </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>I am starting to feel really big. I can barely bend down to pick up things anymore and getting dressed is even a challenge. Tossing and turning at night is also becoming a huge effort. Only 10 more weeks though!!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 28 weeks 5 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +20lbs... I have been weighing myself and its been up and down, but I'm gonna say its up a total of 20 for the pregnancy so far.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Wearing the same few shirts and pants I have...lol</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Getting harder to move around at night. My sides get sore very quickly.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Getting my classroom all ready for the school year!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Moving around like crazy! I can feel their feet when they kick and push out.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> First day of school on Monday! Bring on the kiddos!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: This is the last week that they are eggplants, next week they move on...</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-35260877038066437752010-08-20T04:07:00.000-07:002010-08-20T04:14:45.270-07:0027 weeks!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Hello third trimester!! The babies are extremely active and moving about! Its making it challenging to sleep because one of them is always kicking. I am starting to tell them to just deal with it and that someone is going to just have to be squished because I have to sleep on my side. Abby loves my belly and thinks its fun to climb and lay on. She loves to sit between my legs and rest her head on my belly. It was really cute the other day because one of the babies kicked and Abby moved her head and looked at me like, "WTF was that?" Zantac 150 has become my best friend and is doing a good job keeping my heartburn at bay. These girls better have full heads of hair for all the heartburn they are giving me.</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Had an appointment with my OB. Uneventful for the most part. I took the glucose test again and still haven't heard anything so I am really hoping I pass because I do not want to take the 3 hour test! We also went ahead and scheduled my c-section for November 2nd. Whoohoo! I am just hoping to make it that far. She also suggested I take a little time off before having the babies. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how miserable I am. Oh yeah, teacher days start on Tuesday! I can't imagine how tired I am going to be after just those days!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 27 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +18lbs... was up 2lbs this past month! I hope to hold steady by my next appt in two weeks<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Wearing the same few shirts and pants I have...lol</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Getting harder to move around at night. My sides get sore very quickly.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Scheduling the c-section.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Moving around like crazy! I can feel their feet when they kick and push out.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Going back to school this week and finishing up my classroom!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are still the size of eggplants this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-12854826456742392202010-08-13T05:32:00.000-07:002010-08-13T05:39:22.051-07:0026 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I have no idea how I am just about in the third trimester already! This pregnancy is just flying by! I am sure sitting home relaxing for the past 9 weeks has really helped things go by quicker. Next week is my last week of vacation and while I am excited to go back to work, I am also dreading how tired and swollen I will be! I just pray that it won't be really hot the first couple weeks of school. Back to the babies, I had another u/s this week and both girls are growing like weeds! The tech estimated they are about 2lbs 2oz and 2lbs 3oz. They are also both measuring a couple days ahead. We can just hope they continue to grow throughout the remainder of my pregnancy. </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 26 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +18lbs... we'll see what the official number is next week!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Just scored some new shirts at Kohl's for $6 each! </span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Getting harder to move around at night. My sides get sore very quickly.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Seeing my girls on the u/s!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Moving around like crazy! I can feel their feet when they kick and push out.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> OB appt on Tuesday!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are still the size of eggplants this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-53399820746507011642010-08-05T13:45:00.000-07:002010-08-05T13:51:23.733-07:0025 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4855287088_81436f4348.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4855287088_81436f4348.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Well only 13 more weeks to go at most! I am getting more and more nervous about going back to work though. I want to work as long as possible, but realize I will have to spent some of my maternity leave home without the babies. I am a trooper and want to stick it out, but also don't want to put them in jeopardy! At this point it looks like we decided on the names Lily (after my grandfather Lionel who recently passed away) and Hannah. The challenge now becomes the middle names! </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 25 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +16lbs... we'll see what the official number is in two weeks!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Loving my maternity clothes, but some shirts are already seeming small and tight around the belly!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> The girls are making sleeping very challenging because neither one wants to be squished and they kick if I am laying on their side!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Getting through another week!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> They are kicking around in there like crazy! Practicing their tap and jazz dancing!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> August 10th, next u/s<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of eggplants this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-18675868471899111342010-07-29T10:27:00.000-07:002010-07-29T10:37:58.792-07:0024 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTz4lFdGTeZeJnnGJPwv2-2el3g1ZgsF8ArbLQFs9j8HzXm49g&t=1&usg=__aFSQWXOvIw2Y8kbrMrIRX8_16ns="><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTz4lFdGTeZeJnnGJPwv2-2el3g1ZgsF8ArbLQFs9j8HzXm49g&t=1&usg=__aFSQWXOvIw2Y8kbrMrIRX8_16ns=" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Oops I totally forgot to post last week! Well here I am now 24 weeks along! The kicks and jabs are getting a lot stronger and still make me jump! We are getting closer to names, but are still having issues with the middle names. I guess being 24 weeks should be a cause for celebration as many say Happy V-Day. However, I really hate the whole celebrating 24 weeks and Viability Day. I do not want my babies born now and will celebrate and be happier once I reach 30 weeks. For now, I am just growing bigger every day and I have a feeling I am going to need more shirts because mine seem to be shrinking! Oh yeah, we bought a Swagger Wagon! Be jealous!! </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 24 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +15lbs... I'm gaining weight now :-(<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Loving my maternity clothes, but some shirts are already seeming small and tight around the belly!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet, and I have been lathering my tummy up!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Still sleeping terribly. My hips are really starting to hurt me and I get a shooting pain in my right thigh.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> We got a minivan, so we can now fit all 3 children in the car!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> dying for some sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> They are kicking around in there like crazy! Dance Party in the USA!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> August 10th, next u/s<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of papayas this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-39360728906073363732010-07-17T05:10:00.000-07:002010-07-17T05:14:54.248-07:0022 weeks...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; "><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 478px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I am tired and sleeping like crap. The babies are kicking away and Baby B is in my ribs! Ouch, no fun! We had a follow up u/s on Tuesday and everything looked good with both babies! So now I go back in 4 more weeks for another u/s.</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 22 weeks 5 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +12lbs... been eating like a little piggy!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Loving my maternity clothes, but some shirts are already seeming small and tight around the belly!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet, but my stomach is getting very itchy<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Still sleeping terribly. Just bought a Snoogle and slept okay with it last night<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Seeing the babies again.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> blue raspberry slush<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely two girls<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> They are kicking around in there like crazy!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Being able to sleep comfortably<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> August 10th, next u/s<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little princesses!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are the size of papayas this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-44315117286350504362010-07-08T09:23:00.000-07:002010-07-08T09:33:28.598-07:0021 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Just got home yesterday and boy is the heat aggravating me! I am not a fan of the heat and am really hating it while pregnant! The girls are moving around like crazy. Their kicks and punches are getting stronger and stronger! I can only imagine how strong they will be as the weeks go on. I went this morning to have my early GD test done. Fingers crossed that I pass! Even if I pass I still will have to have it done again at 28 weeks. Boooo!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 21 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +10lbs... still the same.. very glad I did not gain any weight while on vacation this week<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet, but my stomach is getting very itchy<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Slept terribly while in NJ, but slept well last night in my own bed!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Seeing my family!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> slurpees!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Two girls!! Will double check that at the u/s next tuesday.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In, but flattening<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Felt them thumping on the outside yesterday while sitting at the doctor's office.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> My family already!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> July 13th, follow up u/s to see Baby B's heart since she was a little shy.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> I love my little girls!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are the size of bananas this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-66871603829522546952010-07-01T08:46:00.000-07:002010-07-01T09:00:32.823-07:0020 weeks!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.152623921.jpg"><img style="text-align: right;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.152623921.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">In case anyone is wondering how I got my twins, here is your answer! Haha... I just adore these onesies. </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Well I am over halfway there now and the girls are starting to move around like crazy!! Lots of thumps and bumps here and there! I am looking forward to our next u/s to confirm they are two girls and get a better look at Baby B's heart! DH and I are also excited because BIL/SIL bought a house so they'll be out in time for the babies! We have a lot of renovating and stuff to do, but we look forward to having double the space we have now! Later today we are off to NJ for the week to visit with family! Should be a fun 4th of July!!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 20 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +10lbs... scale has been up a bit this week... gotta eat a little better :-(<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Been sleeping terribly this week.. lots of tossing and turning<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Last Wednesday night grad class till the end of August!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> italian subs!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Two girls!! Will double check that at the next u/s<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> The girls are already practicing their tap and ballet!! Moving around like crazy!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Really wanting some sushi again!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> July 13th, follow up u/s to see Baby B's heart since she was a little shy.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little girls!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of cantaloupes this week..</span></span></div></span></div></span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-68243962587313467902010-06-24T14:30:00.000-07:002010-06-25T10:38:32.445-07:00We're having twin girls!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1151/4732781967_a3bfe9727c_m.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1151/4732781967_a3bfe9727c_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">I am so excited that we are having two more girls! I was the only one in my whole family that thought I was having twin girls. Maybe it was wishful thinking?? I really wanted at least one girl because I wanted Abby to have a sister, but I am a bit sad that I'll never have a son, but the idea of 3 girls is just wonderful! I already told Adam to get ready for lots of dress up, tea parties, and Barbies! Along with lots of fighting in about 12 years!! He will be one very loved Daddy!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 19 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +7 lbs. I haven't seemed to gain anymore weight this week.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Been sleeping a little better. They babies have seemed to move around a bit so they aren't jammed on my left side so I can sleep easier.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Finding out there are two healthy little girls in there!!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Two girls!! I was right!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Lots of little movements.. thumps here and there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Really wanting some sushi again!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> July 13th, follow up u/s to see Baby B's heart since she was a little shy.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> I love my little girls!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of mangoes this week</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-57254760222681825672010-06-16T14:03:00.000-07:002010-06-16T14:10:30.679-07:0018 Weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4699686772_c95b3b26f7_m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4699686772_c95b3b26f7_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Almost half way there... and I'm already miserable! It's so hard to sleep already and my ankles are swollen.. It's gonna be a long summer! I am very excited for our big u/s next week and that Friday is the last day of school!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 18 weeks 2 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> +7 lbs. I haven't seemed to gain anymore weight this week.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Haven't been sleeping well at all.. tried a body pillow, but its too big. One side of my stomach hurts more than the other. Makes for a very uncomfortable sleep!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Knowing Friday is the last day of school<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Thinking two girls now, don't really know why just do.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Lots of little movements.. thumps here and there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Hmmm.. nothing really.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> June 23rd... big u/s!!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Live every moment like it's your last<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of sweet potatoes this week!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-67456519797574816222010-06-10T14:20:00.000-07:002010-06-10T14:28:47.794-07:0017 Weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I can't believe how quickly I am approaching half baked. Since I will be delivering these babies by Nov 1st, that puts week 19 as my half baked! I am so glad to know this pregnancy will end at least 3 weeks earlier than my last one, because I was just miserable those last weeks. Although I am sure once they are here and I am sleep deprived I might be begging to have them back in me! </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>I met with my doctor yesterday for my monthly appt. Nothing exciting. I explained to her that I think both babies are still on the left side and she found both heartbeats on that side and pretty much confirmed they are both still there. I also had the usual pee in a cup and weigh in. Now we just wait until June 23rd for our big u/s!!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 17 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> +7 lbs. Definitely gained some weight recently! I am up 7 since my second appt with the doctor (they didn't weigh me at the first appt). <br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Haven't been sleeping well at all.. tried a body pillow, but its too big. One side of my stomach hurts more than the other. Makes for a very uncomfortable sleep!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Hearing the two heartbeats at the doctor's office yesterday.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Thinking two girls now, don't really know why just do.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Definitely feeling movement already. Lots of little pulses and thumps! It's gonna be one crazy dance party in there soon!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Hmmm.. nothing really.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> June 18th (last day of school)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Live every moment like it's your last<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are the size of onions this week!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-65264639601593558032010-06-03T14:11:00.000-07:002010-06-03T14:16:05.029-07:0016 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">This week has just flown by. I spent the past week with my family and everything went as well as could be expected. It was very sad saying goodbye to my grandfather, but I know he is now at peace and not suffering. It was nice to see all my family and just spend some time relaxing. I also got a much needed break from my students. For now, I am just counting the days until summer vacation begins! 11 days to go!</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> 16 weeks 3 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> -2 lbs. Gained a couple pounds while I was in NJ with family. All we did was eat!!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Loving my maternity clothes!!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Haven't been sleeping well at all.. tried a body pillow, but its too big. One side of my stomach hurts more than the other. Makes for a very uncomfortable sleep!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Starting to feel the babies<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Not sure... Thinking boy and girl<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Starting to feel a little movement going on down there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Hmmm.. nothing really.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> June 18th (last day of school)<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Live every moment like it's your last<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">: The babies are the size of avocados this week!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-24249433989300831192010-05-25T01:56:00.000-07:002010-07-01T14:48:05.511-07:0015 weeks and full of sadness...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEbzOLyPCsCxABc0Y9pXukbKTSylLWsWam8DAUKpPIX-Q7hDH5XukRWhd5STtjGPq81F0aQ8ibXd8WDFmFNhBeUptEvCHKbpmpVOc8_1D_JnNgq0nam9-YzPRzYM4RYR3nzFRJrlqL7g/s1600/IMG_2603.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEbzOLyPCsCxABc0Y9pXukbKTSylLWsWam8DAUKpPIX-Q7hDH5XukRWhd5STtjGPq81F0aQ8ibXd8WDFmFNhBeUptEvCHKbpmpVOc8_1D_JnNgq0nam9-YzPRzYM4RYR3nzFRJrlqL7g/s200/IMG_2603.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475132209064151346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg6uujUyqtH0C8WYJYbF9QS4MHn9tgn4IIxkqoEBlaqV98jPka_UeCGJn1RWFHKiJYdDmpuFB-TAX-RZdnqnz7pNIR2ngJwQKDbAQoLLSgGruwHu_u_-GS5oajZQngAdySvEiiUFDFPA/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg6uujUyqtH0C8WYJYbF9QS4MHn9tgn4IIxkqoEBlaqV98jPka_UeCGJn1RWFHKiJYdDmpuFB-TAX-RZdnqnz7pNIR2ngJwQKDbAQoLLSgGruwHu_u_-GS5oajZQngAdySvEiiUFDFPA/s200/IMG_0175.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475132206777082946" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><b>I figure I should try and make my weekly post before heading to NJ to be with my family. Unfortunately, my wonderful grandpa passed away early this morning after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer's. I have to admit it has been incredibly hard watching him slip away, but the last year has been the worse. It all went downhill once he went into a nursing home this past summer. I try to think more about the grandpa I knew, instead of the one that was in the nursing home. He was a wonderful man who loved Star Trek (oh the many episodes I had to watch cause there was only one tv), fishing, bowling, his bristly mustache, and how he always put on his socks and shoes when he got out of bed (I never ever saw him with bare feet!). I have been trying to think of names that begin with L (his name was Lionel) to use to honor him, but once we find out the genders we'll find an L name that we like for a middle name. This is my second grandparent that I have lost and I can only hope that I can share all the funny stories about them to Abby and our next two children. I know they will continue to live through all my great memories.</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> 15 weeks 1 day</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> -6 lbs. Down a pound this week but I think its due to losing my grandfather and not eating as much.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Maternity clothes all the way!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Haven't been sleeping well at all.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Eating sushi!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Not sure... Thinking boy and girl<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Starting to feel a little movement going on down there.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> My grandfather, although I realize that he had been "gone" for awhile already.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Live every moment like it's your last<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of oranges this week!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-72890889893933751082010-05-20T15:10:00.000-07:002010-05-20T15:14:03.290-07:0014 Weeks!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9BHmlyv4J3ZlOQpJloKaz0C4SCASAiDHHgR091wiobom_TSAFlVKNpZP1gdFgx7gAGnYIqzzu0OwrVm8ZfUnM9CLyyphhi487r91jK7mZQ4dP5g-M4g3Q8wKyIfzKco0Rezju8iXSEM/s1600/IMG_1003.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9BHmlyv4J3ZlOQpJloKaz0C4SCASAiDHHgR091wiobom_TSAFlVKNpZP1gdFgx7gAGnYIqzzu0OwrVm8ZfUnM9CLyyphhi487r91jK7mZQ4dP5g-M4g3Q8wKyIfzKco0Rezju8iXSEM/s200/IMG_1003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473478425973551970" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Almost forgot to do a 14 week entry! Here is a pic showing my big ol' bump at just 14 weeks! I can not even begin to imagine what I'll look right before having these babies! I still wake up every morning hoping that my morning sickness will go away. I thought I might be okay and literally 5 minutes later I started gagging. Oh well for wishful thinking :-(</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">How far along?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 14 weeks 4 days</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> -5 lbs. Up a pound, but I am okay with gaining weight at this point.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Maternity clothes?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Maternity clothes all the way!</span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stretch marks?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sleep?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> I have been sleeping pretty well actually.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Best moment this week?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Hmmm.. nothing really exciting this week!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Food cravings:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gender:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Not sure... Thinking boy and girl<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Belly button in or out?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> In<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Movement?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Nothing really yet<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What I miss?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Desperately missing sushi... wah!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Milestones</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">: The babies are the size of lemons this week!</span></span></div></span></div></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-3199330175678796152010-05-13T13:53:00.000-07:002010-05-13T14:15:44.554-07:00Second Tri and NT Scan!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidodx-3-os1UAhKKXxVSgortuyazPeVWHKIa1mginf_aL_ltvWWyyDLVhQjMHzQN5N1iHCbe1ZYHA3ms74MtXFfWLfURyHB96_w_xCd7OQ3V0l4EQ-0EC4mOtVsGCsEK02viselcDLAvA/s1600/IMG_0991.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidodx-3-os1UAhKKXxVSgortuyazPeVWHKIa1mginf_aL_ltvWWyyDLVhQjMHzQN5N1iHCbe1ZYHA3ms74MtXFfWLfURyHB96_w_xCd7OQ3V0l4EQ-0EC4mOtVsGCsEK02viselcDLAvA/s200/IMG_0991.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470866017659469266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmF6DoRFR20kBeMYiab4fMEgu1zm_aeCQzQApxPXtVrzFTKG9RE1nvXYZ8a-XxYGOu06S_yKHE01sKl65nziNLc2U_zJFwkCAjbi1TolzlfTax3X8M_xb3dhWL80J0Cyz5v900VuIhdY/s1600/IMG_0989.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmF6DoRFR20kBeMYiab4fMEgu1zm_aeCQzQApxPXtVrzFTKG9RE1nvXYZ8a-XxYGOu06S_yKHE01sKl65nziNLc2U_zJFwkCAjbi1TolzlfTax3X8M_xb3dhWL80J0Cyz5v900VuIhdY/s200/IMG_0989.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470866009487722354" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div>Well hello second tri! So glad to be here, but just wish the morning sickness would go away! I have now resorted to waking up an hour before I usually do just to take the Zofran. If I don't take it then, then I get sick....every morning! It sucks, but if it means I have healthy growing babies, then I'll take it!</div></span></b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The NT Scan went great! Both babies are measuring well! Baby B had a heartbeat of 150 and Baby A was 168... maybe boy and girl? Poor Baby A is squished under Baby B!! The u/s was good and both had normal measurements for the fluid behind the neck and both showed nasal bones! Baby B was also very squirmy and was wiggling around! </span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b></span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">How far along?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> 13 weeks 3 days</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Weight gain/loss:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> -6 lbs. Up a pound, but I am okay with gaining weight at this point.<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Maternity clothes?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Maternity clothes all the way! </span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stretch marks?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> No new ones yet<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sleep?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I have been sleeping pretty well actually.<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Best moment this week?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> NT Scan going very well!<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Food cravings:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Gender:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Not sure... Thinking boy and girl<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Belly button in or out?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> In<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Movement?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Nothing really yet<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What I miss?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Desperately missing sushi... wah!<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What I'm looking forward to:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Weekly wisdom:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.<br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Milestones</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: The babies are the size of peaches and I am now in the second trimester!</span></div></span></div></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-89186199316666364912010-05-04T14:47:00.000-07:002010-05-04T14:52:11.048-07:0012 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Well developmentally the babies are now in the second tri! All the major organs are just about done forming! I am counting the days until the NT Scan on Friday! DH and I both had to take the day off work so we plan on going out to brunch before the u/s since who knows how long it will take for them to measure both babies! This morning I also became an Auntie again, but this time I have a nephew! SIL and BIL totally stole our boy middle name of Alexander! We think we will probably still use the middle name if we end up with two boys anyway!</span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><b>How far along?</b> 12 weeks 1 day<br /><b>Weight gain/loss:</b> -7 lbs. Lost a pound this week but I think it was just water weight.<br /><b>Maternity clothes?</b> Maternity clothes all the way! Totally changed over my wardrobe! Hello comfy maternity pants, how I have missed you!<div><b>Stretch marks?</b> No new ones yet<br /><b>Sleep?</b> I have been sleeping pretty well actually.<br /><b>Best moment this week?</b> None yet<br /><b>Food cravings:</b> Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm<br /><b>Gender:</b> Not sure... I keep thinking two boys though.<br /><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In<br /><b>Movement?</b> I swear I am feeling something on the left side of my stomach!<br /><b>What I miss?</b> Desperately missing sushi... wah!<br /><b>What I'm looking forward to:</b> This Friday for the NT Scan! Can't wait to see the babies and hope everything is okay with them!<br /><b>Weekly wisdom:</b> Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.<br /><b>Milestones</b>: I think they are the size of plums!</div></span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-237360518058002692010-04-29T14:04:00.000-07:002010-04-29T14:12:43.839-07:0011 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">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!</span></span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><b>How far along?</b> 11 weeks 3 days<br /><b>Weight gain/loss:</b> -6 lbs. I was up 2 lbs at the doctor's office. The doctor is very impressed with my weight gain so far.<br /><b>Maternity clothes?</b> I busted out the maternity pants yesterday. Today I was back in regular pants, but I think it might be the end of them!<div><b>Stretch marks?</b> No new ones yet<br /><b>Sleep?</b> I have been sleeping pretty well actually.<br /><b>Best moment this week?</b> Hearing both hb's with the doppler!<br /><b>Food cravings:</b> Salty foods!<br /><b>Gender:</b> Not sure... really have no idea what to think!<br /><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In<br /><b>Movement?</b> I swear I am feeling something on the left side of my stomach!<br /><b>What I miss?</b> Desperately missing sushi... wah!<br /><b>What I'm looking forward to:</b> May 7th for the NT Scan! Can't wait to see the babies and hope everything is okay with them!<br /><b>Weekly wisdom:</b> Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.<br /><b>Milestones</b>: I think they are the size of figs!</div></span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013298428525706922.post-68684664301455080722010-04-22T09:02:00.001-07:002010-04-22T09:10:28.737-07:0010 weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><b>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!</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#555544;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 18px; "><b>How far along?</b> 10 weeks 3 days<br /><b>Weight gain/loss:</b> -8 lbs. I have been eating like crap but the scale is staying the same.<br /><b>Maternity clothes?</b> 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.<div><b>Stretch marks?</b> No new ones yet<br /><b>Sleep?</b> I have been sleeping pretty well actually.<br /><b>Best moment this week?</b> Finally telling FIL and family. They were sooo excited!<br /><b>Food cravings:</b> Salty foods!<br /><b>Gender:</b> 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.<br /><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In<br /><b>Movement?</b> nope, too early, but I am getting some spasms in the tummy area.<br /><b>What I miss?</b> Desperately missing sushi... wah!<br /><b>What I'm looking forward to:</b> May 10th... will be 13 weeks!<br /><b>Weekly wisdom:</b> Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.<br /><b>Milestones</b>: babies are the size of kumquats (so about an inch long each)</div></span></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312217071667918237noreply@blogger.com1