34.5 Weeks

We had the baby shower two weeks ago and it went really well. I was overwhelmed with all the love for us and these babies. It made everything feel very real. We installed the car seats in the car, so we are ready for the trip home whenever that time comes.

Mom, Grandma D., and me. We can do a "four generations" picture when the babies are out.

Natalie, Shelly, and I

The baby site says that the babies are each about the size of a cantaloupe right now. The latest measurement from the doctors are 4.5 and 4.75 pounds. My total weight gain so far is 34 pounds. So 10 pounds of babies and 22 pounds of other stuff; I'd say I'm doing pretty good. Only 2 pounds for me. I'm not trying to watch this, but it's interesting to see. They warned I could gain 55 pounds with twins. If these two weren't such picky eaters or avid rejecters of food, I'm sure I would be gaining more.


Weeks Down: 34.5 weeks
Days Left: 40 days (to 40 wk mark)
A truer "Days Left" would be 26 which gets me to 38 wks.
Percentage completed: 86%
Weight Gained: 34 pounds
Waist Size: 46"

32 weeks

We have reached 32 weeks. Crazy how time flies! We had another 3D ultrasound and it was quite funny how crowded it is in the womb. Limbs everywhere! The stats we received from the ultrasound were different from what the baby website says. The ultrasound and measurements said she is 4 pounds and he is 4.5 pounds. The baby website thinks they are about 3.75 pounds each. Our multiple class said twins grow faster since they usually have less time in the womb, so I'll believe the ultrasound estimate. 8.5 pounds of babies is what it feels like to me, so it must be true!

The babies are suppose to have toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). We didn't see any hair in the ultrasound, but I'm not sure if that would be visible.

The size reference this week is a jicama, but I don't like that. So I'm going with a different site's refernce for this week. The babies from head to toe are about the length across the front tire of a big wheel (16" - 18").

Here are two of the pictures from the 3D ultrasound. It was quite a challenge to get face pictures, since his butt is pressed up against her face. He has his arms and legs in front of his face. She peeked at us with an eye during the ultrasound and he cracked a smile. These kids are cracking us up already. I think they have Jason's eyes. Jason said they both have little button noses. Their lips look pretty big compared to ours, but we'll wait and see how they look when they are born. This was such an amazing experience and I recommend it to everyone (Ultrasona Columbus). I love technology.

Hello Goodbye, Hello Goodbye...

I don't mean to brag, but I had very nice feet before pregnancy.

Now my feet look crazy big. I am drinking lots of fluids to keep the swelling down. I really think it's because I can't elevate my feet very much at work. I have a box to put them up, but I don't think that's enough. I'm going to bring this up at the next doctor's visit.

The before picture was after we did Henna tattoos at Jenna's bridal shower. The after picture made me realize I need to get another pedicure very soon.

31 Weeks

It's getting harder and harder to feel like a normal human being. My belly is very large and heavy and I get dizzy if I stand too long. This is not cause for concern, it is common for pregnant women and my doctor isn't worried. He says to not stand for long periods of time. My last belly measurement was the size of a 36 week pregnant woman, and I was only at 30 weeks!



After sitting and standing at work for 11 hours (including driving time) all I want to do when I get home is lie down on my side to relieve my body from the weight of my belly. I read that 22 pounds is gained on the average pregnant woman and that is not even baby. So 22 pounds of other stuff and 3-4 pounds for each baby. I'm toting around an extra 30 pounds nowadays. No wonder I move so slow. When the weekend gets here, I try to take it easy. I only plan one or two outings each weekend, in order to get enough rest for the upcoming work week.



I'm not complaining, Jason and I are very lucky. We are experiencing a very healthy pregnancy and we are lucky to even be pregnant at all. It's easy to let the memories of the emotions, drugs, and tests we went through to get to where we are today fade into the background.



I forget that I can't do the things I used to. The garden/flower beds show neglect and the household cleaning chores pile up quicker than I like. Jason has been wonderful helping out where I slack. He's definitely doing more than his share of maintaining the household. Plus, Jason is starting up classes again. So far his workload is manageable, but who knows how the rest of the quarter will be.