18 Weeks

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!

How far along? 18 weeks 2 days

Weight gain/loss: +7 lbs. I haven't seemed to gain anymore weight this week.
Maternity clothes? Loving my maternity clothes!!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? 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!
Best moment this week? Knowing Friday is the last day of school
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Thinking two girls now, don't really know why just do.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Lots of little movements.. thumps here and there.
What I miss? Hmmm.. nothing really.
What I'm looking forward to: June 23rd... big u/s!!!
Weekly wisdom: Live every moment like it's your last
Milestones: The babies are the size of sweet potatoes this week!

17 Weeks

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!

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!!

How far along? 17 weeks 3 days

Weight gain/loss: +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).
Maternity clothes? Loving my maternity clothes!!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? 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!
Best moment this week? Hearing the two heartbeats at the doctor's office yesterday.
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Thinking two girls now, don't really know why just do.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Definitely feeling movement already. Lots of little pulses and thumps! It's gonna be one crazy dance party in there soon!
What I miss? Hmmm.. nothing really.
What I'm looking forward to: June 18th (last day of school)
Weekly wisdom: Live every moment like it's your last
Milestones: The babies are the size of onions this week!

16 weeks

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!

How far along? 16 weeks 3 days

Weight gain/loss: -2 lbs. Gained a couple pounds while I was in NJ with family. All we did was eat!!
Maternity clothes? Loving my maternity clothes!!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? 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!
Best moment this week? Starting to feel the babies
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Not sure... Thinking boy and girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Starting to feel a little movement going on down there.
What I miss? Hmmm.. nothing really.
What I'm looking forward to: June 18th (last day of school)
Weekly wisdom: Live every moment like it's your last
Milestones: The babies are the size of avocados this week!

15 weeks and full of sadness...

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.

How far along? 15 weeks 1 day

Weight gain/loss: -6 lbs. Down a pound this week but I think its due to losing my grandfather and not eating as much.
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? Haven't been sleeping well at all.
Best moment this week? Eating sushi!
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Not sure... Thinking boy and girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Starting to feel a little movement going on down there.
What I miss? My grandfather, although I realize that he had been "gone" for awhile already.
What I'm looking forward to: June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!
Weekly wisdom: Live every moment like it's your last
Milestones: The babies are the size of oranges this week!

14 Weeks!

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 :-(

How far along? 14 weeks 4 days

Weight gain/loss: -5 lbs. Up a pound, but I am okay with gaining weight at this point.
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? I have been sleeping pretty well actually.
Best moment this week? Hmmm.. nothing really exciting this week!
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Not sure... Thinking boy and girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Nothing really yet
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: The babies are the size of lemons this week!

Second Tri and NT Scan!

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!

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!

How far along? 13 weeks 3 days

Weight gain/loss: -6 lbs. Up a pound, but I am okay with gaining weight at this point.
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? I have been sleeping pretty well actually.
Best moment this week? NT Scan going very well!
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Not sure... Thinking boy and girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Nothing really yet
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: June 23rd... big u/s where we find out what they are!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: The babies are the size of peaches and I am now in the second trimester!

12 weeks

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!

How far along? 12 weeks 1 day
Weight gain/loss: -7 lbs. Lost a pound this week but I think it was just water weight.
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all the way! Totally changed over my wardrobe! Hello comfy maternity pants, how I have missed you!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet
Sleep? I have been sleeping pretty well actually.
Best moment this week? None yet
Food cravings: Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream... mmmmmm
Gender: Not sure... I keep thinking two boys though.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? I swear I am feeling something on the left side of my stomach!
What I miss? Desperately missing sushi... wah!
What I'm looking forward to: This Friday for the NT Scan! Can't wait to see the babies and hope everything is okay with them!
Weekly wisdom: Today I am pregnant with twins, and I love my babies.
Milestones: I think they are the size of plums!