Baby's size: Head of Cauliflower, 15 inches long weighing about 2.25lbs.
Baby's Development: Babies are sleeping and waking in regular intervals with eyes opening and closing. They have more brain tissue now so they are more active. Lungs are still immature but are capable of functioning if they are born today. Babies are also getting the hiccups which are common.
Gender: It has been confirmed, (2) girls, Ali & Sadie and (1) boy, Ray.
Weight gain: 51 and still have 8 weeks to go. The majority of my weight is baby but I do have some swelling in my legs that adds a little. Still on track to meet my 50-60lb weight gain.
Stretch marks: Yes, my pink vein things are still there. I lotion them every morning and oil them every night. I also added some veins next to my belly button. Cautionary tale to those girls wanting your belly button pierced - wow. My belly button scars from piercing are a hot mess right now!
Belly button in or out: Out!
Wedding ring on or off: Half on, I am wearing my wedding band.
Wedding ring on or off: Half on, I am wearing my wedding band.
Sleep: Still not much sleep but I am doing better at taking my naps when I feel it coming on. That used to bug me because then I would be up late but now I'm up anyway so I might as well get a nap earlier in the day. I fell asleep last night around 8 but then woke for a few hours at 11. It did allow me to sleep until my alarm which doesn't happen very often these days.
Symptoms: Ligament pain is still there and I have a feeling it will be until I deliver these kiddos. I am having more heartburn and a new one... leg cramps! From what I read they are very common at this stage in the pregnancy since you are carrying extra weight all day they happen during the night which would be true for me. Don't worry, I eat bananas and take magnesium on a regular basis but that doesn't fix it. Still have the rib pain from just being huge and sitting up. Oh and I'm getting hot now. I had some hot flashes on Sunday and then today I had to put my hair up at work because I was hot. Strange for the lady that is always cold!
Food cravings: Kyle and I have determined that I like everything. Everything tastes delicious so when they ask me what I want for lunch I tell them it doesn't matter because I will love it no matter where we go.
Food cravings: Kyle and I have determined that I like everything. Everything tastes delicious so when they ask me what I want for lunch I tell them it doesn't matter because I will love it no matter where we go.
Food aversions: Nothing specific.
What I miss: This week, probably just sitting in a chair without pain. The simplest things are complicated and painful.
What I miss: This week, probably just sitting in a chair without pain. The simplest things are complicated and painful.
Movement: Babies are very active and have started something new, I guess because they are bigger now. They are moving in positions that make my belly lopsided. It is a strange thing when you look down and there is a lump. I can feel it (something firm) and I can push on it to make it move, so funny!
Mood: I am doing ok in this area especially since we are close enough to meeting these babies that I have a count down :)
Best moment this week: Just spending time with friends and family over the weekend. We did a little each day and I even got to spend some time at the pool on Saturday. I couldn't really move much once I sat on the edge of the pool but the water was cool which felt good on my feet.
Mood: I am doing ok in this area especially since we are close enough to meeting these babies that I have a count down :)
Best moment this week: Just spending time with friends and family over the weekend. We did a little each day and I even got to spend some time at the pool on Saturday. I couldn't really move much once I sat on the edge of the pool but the water was cool which felt good on my feet.
Looking forward to: We see Dr. Jamie tomorrow, well I say we but not sure if Kyle is going to make it. His back is bad again but he says he wants to go so we will see. I think I'm going to schedule an appointment for him first.
Shelby (the cat) is doing better. Still breathing heavier that normal but she is acting herself. She comes for food and has been playing and visiting which are all good signs. We will schedule another appointment for her when her pills run out, probably early next week.
I finished the mobiles that I mentioned last week. No picture yet because they aren't hung. Kyle was going to do that on Monday but the back was an issue and he was down on the couch. Time to get my bookshelves and my dresser so we can finish up the baby room. We could meet these little people anytime now although I am doing my best to keep them in until 9/9!
Shelby (the cat) is doing better. Still breathing heavier that normal but she is acting herself. She comes for food and has been playing and visiting which are all good signs. We will schedule another appointment for her when her pills run out, probably early next week.
I finished the mobiles that I mentioned last week. No picture yet because they aren't hung. Kyle was going to do that on Monday but the back was an issue and he was down on the couch. Time to get my bookshelves and my dresser so we can finish up the baby room. We could meet these little people anytime now although I am doing my best to keep them in until 9/9!
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