Bump Update

So since all of my family is across the US right now, and can't see what I look like on a day to day basis, I thought I would post a picture of me and my bump and some of the ultrasound pictures. I will try and be more computer savvy in the future and post with pictures. Hope you enjoy!



Full Body shot of Twin A



Head shot of Twin B



Waving to everyone (they are very active babies)

Both of the babies at 11 weeks old.

Me and my 17 week baby belly.

Baby Update

I had another appointment today. The doctor indicated that everything seems to be going well. My blood pressure is low and since I am not complaining of any abnormal symptoms that the babies and I are healthy. The babies were moving around alot, so it took some time for the doctor to calculate the heartbeats. One baby was at 150, and the other was in the 140 range. When I first went in, they weigh you. I have only gained 5 pounds since the beginning of this pregnancy. I am trying really hard to eat all the time, but its difficult. The doctor didn't say anything so I guess its not that big of a deal, but when I looked online the average weight gain for how far along I am is about 8 to 10, and thats for one baby mothers. I know that I will probably continue to gain weight as the pregnancy continues along, but I don't want to feel as if I am starving my poor little ones. I even drink ensure to make sure they are getting the vitamins and nutrients they need. I guess I will just have to step it up a notch. Maybe I will start eating more ice cream. :)
Anyway, everyone is growing great and doing well. I am excited though becuase at my next appointment we get to see what the gender of the babies are. Scott and Scott's mom Kathleen are going to be there, so it will be exciting for everyone. The appointment date is March 10th. So Dad you better be praying hard for those girls if you want them before then. LOL. Anyway, I hope everyone's weeks are going well and everyone is doing great. Scott and I love you all and thank you for your support.

Oh Emotions

I am unsure as to why I have been so emotional lately, but I feel like I have been crying every day. Whether the problem is a small as that I am hungry and am not anywhere I can get food, or whether Sadie is getting sick and I can't clean it up due to my sensitivity to smell. I don't know why this week is different than any other week, but perhaps its because the babies are getting older and there are more hormones flowing through my system. ITs kind of crazy and I feel like I have very little control over myself and how I respond to everything. Pregnancy is definitely a roller coaster. 

Baby update. I have not been to the doctor this week, but I have been consistently been getting bigger around the waste. I swear I grow a half an inch a week. I can't believe how round I am starting to look. Its amazing what the body is capable of. I have an appointment this next week and will update everyone on what the doctor has to say. 

Well I hope everyone else is doing well this week and making it through their weeks a little easier than me. Love you all. 

New Ultrasound

Scott and I went in for our second Ultrasound today. I was so glad that he was able to come with me this time. Its such a neat experience to be able to see the babies move and to see their little hearts beating. The technician said that they babies are very healthy and are growing proportionally which is good news. They are both really active, and I am feeling them move alot more often now adays. Its weird to think that they are getting so big. Granted, I know they have a lot further to go as well. Ugh... My body is going to hate me soon. LOL. Anyway, just wanted everyone who reads the blog to know that the babies are healthy and happy and hopefully next ultrasound we will be able to tell everyone what the sex of the babies are. Hope everyone is doing well. Scott and I appreciate your support and love. Thanks!!

Baby Movement

Although finding out we were having twins added some things to be concerned about regarding my pregnancy I have to say that there are some benefits as well. Scott and I did alot of searching and reading up on twins, since its completely different from having one baby. This weekend I read that with regular pregnancy you usually don't feel the baby move till about 17 to 18 weeks, but sometimes a little bit earlier. However, since there are two little bodies in a woman carrying twins, you can usually start to feel them move around 12 to 13 weeks. This was exciting to me, but I didn't necesarily think that I was going to feel them move that soon. Howver today at work I was walking around the office and I felt a little pressure and bubble like feeling in my belly, that was different from the other strange feelings you get throughout pregnancy. It was the most beautiful feeling in the world. Its crazy how feeling it makes it so much more real. I am starting to show more now, and am actually beginning to look more and more pregnant every week. One of my coworkers today said that when I came in today I actually looked pregnant now. :) I appreciate that now, but I am sure when my stomach is the size of a blimp I will want to return to the size I was before. :) Oh well. Just wanted to keep everyone updated. Hope everything is going well in everyone elses lives all over the world. Love ya!

New York

This past weekend, Scott and I traveled to New York to spend the weekend with his Cousins Allison and Mike and their two adorable little children. They actually live in New Jersey, but its just a short commute to NY city. It was a much needed vacation.
Since I have been to New York on a few occassions, we really didn't feel it was necessary to do all the sight seeing stuff that many people do on their visits to the city. We did however have tickets to see "Wicked" on Broadway. It was a great show, and we had tons of fun. I have to say though that much of our walking in the city was very brisk and thus the next day my legs were definitely sore. LOL. We spent much time with the kids and got some good advice from his cousins about baby stuff. As first time parents, who know absolutely nothing about children, Scott and I are always thankful for any helpful tips we can get.

I have to say though that I never understood how much a vacation can take out of you when you are pregnant. By the time we got home yesterday afternoon, I was ready to just pass out and not do anything for the next week except for sleep. But alas, I have work and other responsibilities. I did get a good nights sleep though and woke up somewhat refreshed this morning. I will just have to keep this new degree of tiredness in mind the next time I plan on going on a trip. Anyway, we had a blast and it provided some much needed relaxation.

The Heartbeat

So this morning I woke up with some cramps that to me seemed abnormal comopared to the ones I have been having on a regular basis. My first appointment with the Doctor I want to continue my pregnancy with wasn't till this next Tuesday. Scott and I are planning on going to New York tomorrow and I wanted to make sure there wasn't anything seriously wrong before we took the trek out there. The doctors office after hearing about my symptoms was amazing and got me in for an appointment at 12:00. After checking me over the Doctor said that I was just fine, and that I may be worrying a little to much, and to just relax a little. She did reassure me though that being overly cautious was something she often sees in first time expecting mothers. Anyway, during the appointment, the Dr. used a doppler and I got to hear our little one's heartbeat for the first time. Over the last few months it is sometimes hard to believe that I am actually pregnant. However, hearing Scott and I's baby's heartbeat made it so much more real. Its amazing how your heart leaps inside when you hear that precious speeding little thump, thump, thump. I can't wait for Scott to be able to hear it as well. Anyway, the appointment went well and she scheduled me for an ultrasound this next week as well. I am truly looking forward to seeing a picture of our little one. Well, just wanted to keep everyone updated. Hope your weeks are going well.