Pity Party: A Mid-Week Update

Its 5:30AM on Thursday, what am I usually doing? Sleeping. Or at least laying in the bed waiting to drift back off to sleep. Zach is usually leaving for work around this time. I like to get up with him so I can fix him something to eat (this morning it was a Pop Tart - per request lol) and crank his truck. Darn this cold, New Jersey weather. Is it summer yet? I used to let the dogs out when I got up but we've had snow on the ground for almost 2 months so Zach insists that he let them out. He knows how clumsy I can be, especially while pregnant. Thankfully the snow and ice have thawed (for the most part) and I can walk on our drive way fairly easily (I even wore flip-flops to let the dogs out this morning -don't worry, its still 12*). 

I feel like such a whiney baby lately. There's always SOMETHING to complain about. My back hurts (all the time now), my head hurts, I can't breathe, I can't sleep, My back hurts, my ribs hurt, I ate too much and my tummy doesn't have room for it all, I'm sleepy, I don't have the energy to cook or clean, oh and did I mention my back hurts? I feel guilty for complaining so much, I really do. With our what seemed to us major but most would deem minor trouble getting pregnant - and staying pregnant - I've always hated when pregnant girls complain about how miserable they are. Suck it up! You've got a dang miracle in your tummy! Not everyone has that privilege. These days I feel like one of those women (BTW: I don't know if I'll ever get used to referring to myself as a woman). I have so many friends who have in the past and are currently dealing with infertility, miscarriages, etc so I don't want to be that person who seems to not appreciate what I have. I thank The Lord every day for these two miracles in my belly and for letting them stay in for as long as they have. With that being said, more power to my mommy friends who worked during their pregnancy, no matter how much or for how long. The Lord knew what he was doing when he had Zach move onto a new project for work causing me to have to quit my job so that we could move and I could transfer to another store. Little did we know that in just a few short weeks we would conceive and I would feel like I had been hit by a Mack truck and need to sleep 20+ hours a day. Plus, who  wants to hire a pregnant girl, err woman? While Zach moved up to New Jersey, I was able to stay with my parents for my entire first trimester and sleep all I wanted. I'm not lying when I say I slept 18-20 hours a day most days. I slept about 14 hours every night, got up long enough to eat a small meal, sat or lay on the couch for an hour or two, got back in bed, slept until Mom and/or Dad got home, got up long enough to eat a small meal with them, and back to bed I went. As much as I love to sleep, I'm still amazed that I was able to sleep that much for 3+ months. These two boys really did/have done a number on my body lol. With that being said, I want to give a hand to those of you who worked while you were/are pregnant. I really believe that my pregnancy would not have gone as smoothly as it has if I had been working the whole time. Props go to all of you! Especially the mothers of multiples. Whether your job was/is out in the workplace or at home with your older kids. I seriously applaud you for that!

Well, I didn't really intend on this post to be this long -and boring- but I guess its time for me to go back to bed. Hopefully the dogs, at least Charli, will let me sleep late. Until lunch would be nice :) Good night and until next time!

I just can't believe it!

I can't believe we are already at 30 weeks! This pregnancy really has flown by. Its sad really. I can definitely tell the end is beginning to draw near. I'm not sure if feeling like total crap attributes to that feeling or not but I have a feeling it does. As I mentioned last week, my iron has been low which has made me utterly useless. I have literally spent more time horizontal than I have vertical. Like today, I met Zach and a few of his coworkers for lunch (where we sat for about an hour) and then went and got a pedicure and got my nails done (where I sat for another hour) and when I left the nail salon I literally thought I was going to fall out. I came straight home, changed into some comfy clothes, and got on the couch. I think I slept for at least 2 hours. Thankfully the dogs like to sleep a lot too so we all just napped together. Since Zach has been on the couch for going on 2 weeks, the couch is made up kind of like a bed with sheets and a comforter and his memory foam pillow so its more comfy than I guess it would otherwise be. I think the iron is beginning to work, I at least THINK about being productive. A week or two ago I couldn't even do that. I have literally been a zombie for weeks. I thank The Good Lord above that He gave me an amazing husband who only complains on occasion ;) about my unproductiveness. 

We went to the doctor Friday. They didn't do an ultrasound (bummer) but I will go next Thursday for another office visit and ultrasound to check on how the boys are growing. We saw a different doctor than we've seen in the past (there are about 7 doctors in this practice) and we liked him a lot. I think we're both hoping he will be on duty when I go into labor. Its still hard to believe that the boys will be here so soon. Praying for April babies! Preferably mid to late April.

30 weeks

How big is baby? babycenter.com says they are each about 15.7 inches long and about 3 lbs each. It's hard to know how big they will be since there's two of them and at this point in a multiple pregnancy, the babies start to slow down a little compared to singleton babies since they are running out of room. I guess we'll see exactly how big they are next Thursday. I can't wait.

What is baby up to? These boys are so active I don't know if they EVER sleep. I feel them moving literally constantly throughout the day. Even when I wake up at night to potty, usually at least one of them is moving around. They have also each had the hiccups almost every day for probably the last week. 

Maternity Clothes? Mmhmm.

Stretch marks? Ummm hello! I have two human beings in my belly!

Sleep? Now that Zach is on the couch (bless his heart) I sleep a lot better but I wake up sore. I guess that's a sign that I'm sleeping pretty hard because I don't think I'm even rolling over except when I wake up to go potty. My hips, shoulders, and back are usually pretty sore when I wake up.

Best moment this week? I think just them being so active lately. I could watch my belly jump and twitch all day long. It never gets old.

Miss anything? Just overall comfort but I know that these two little miracles will be so much more than worth it that I hate to complain too much. I am so ready to meet them both!

Feeling movement yet? All day long.

Cravings? Its only really when we go out to eat but french fries. I'm craving sweets like ice cream and candy too! Everyone said it would come to this but geez, I didn't know it would be so hard to say no. There's a little mom-n-pop ice cream shop nearby that we love because the owners are so nice and friendly. (They even gave us free canolis last time we were in there). I want Scoopers every time we go out now.

Food aversions? Chinese. I think mostly because every time we go out to eat, we discuss where we want to go and Zach always says "Chinese" just to bug me. It doesn't help that he wants to go to this Chinese buffet right near the house that is AWFUL! TERRIBLE I tell you! I think its more out of annoyance than aversion to the actual food though. 

Started showing? Feeling huge. Its always funny when someone asks me if I'm ready to pop and I tell them I've still got until May. They don't realize that I'm carrying twins and I most likely won't last that long. I love the looks I get. 

Gender? Rambunctious boys.

Signs of labor? Nah. 

Belly button, in or out? Out....bleh!

Wedding rings, on or off? Engagement ring only. And that's getting a little more snug these days. I think I'm starting to retain more and more fluid. No bueno!

Mood? Been pretty good lately, I think. Maybe you should ask Zach. I think I've been too tired to be in much of any mood. 

Looking forward to...? My sweet boys being on this side of my tummy. I can't wait to hug and kiss them. It's going to be so surreal. I can't even imagine them being here. 

2 months and counting!

**Disclaimer: (I feel like a disclaimer is necessary before each and every one of my posts.) I have never been one to have much of a filter on what comes out of my mouth so I feel it might be necessary to warn some of you that while I try my best to keep the TMI details to a minimum, there may be a few things said, err typed, that you might think inappropriate. My dad would probably be one of those people :) Sorry but I don't update this blog to sugar coat pregnancy. I feel that I should be honest about how I feel. Believe me, there are a lot of things that I leave out of my posts each week that is a lot more detailed or graphic but I figure I'll save you from that. Reader beware. Disclaimer over.**

I feel like a lot has happened in this last week but when I think about it, nothing has really happened. Zach has been working his typical 12 hour days, I've been doing my usually 12+ hour resting during the days and we have both been doing a lot of sitting in the evenings. I have been so exhausted lately that I don't feel like doing a single thing. I'm doing good to wash a load or two of laundry. I had my glucose test Friday a week ago and they said they would only call me if I failed or if there was any other problems with my blood work. The doctor told me it would be a few days but the girl who drew my blood said they would know the next day (Friday). When I didn't hear from them Friday I was hopeful that I had passed but wouldn't be sure until Monday or Tuesday. Thursday came around and my phone rang. It was my doctor. My heart sunk because I was afraid that somehow they had forgotten to call me and that he was actually calling to tell me that I failed my glucose test and that I would have to come in again and do the 4 hour test. Turns out I KILLED the glucose test -I scored 122 (140 or lower is passing)- but my iron levels were low. No wonder I've been so exhausted lately. Anemia is common during pregnancy but even more so if you're pregnant with multiples. I've noticed myself being more and more exhausted over probably the last month but just figured it was because I'm measuring like someone 9 months pregnant. I have started taking iron twice a day but I doubt I'll really be feeling a lot better for at least a week. I'm hoping that once my anemia gets under control I will feel more like myself. Most days, just showering is a daunting task. After I walk upstairs, I have to take a 10 to 15 min break just to feel like I can stand in the shower for 10 minutes. 

On a positive note, my nesting instincts have been in full swing. We have ALMOST all of the essentials and I have been organizing and reorganizing everything. As I've mentioned in a previous post, we moved our bedroom downstairs into the spare room and also have the baby stuff set up in here. It will be MUCH more convenient not having to scale the stairs several times a day but fitting everything into this somewhat small room has been difficult. I like for everything to have a place and I don't think I will be satisfied until I have a basket or drawer to put every item in. Right now there are still piles in the floor and it is beginning to make my eye twitch. I figure if I do a little every day I will eventually get it all in order. I just wish Zach shared my same feelings about everything having a place and it actually being in its place. He leaves something out and I go behind him and put it up. Then he says I hide things from him. I have to remind him that pants don't belong draped over the floor lamp and he doesn't have to have all 15 of his coats hanging on the hall tree that is only designed to hold about 5 coats max. Men! I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have him around though. 

In other news, Zach has been banished to the couch...well, sort of. We have been having trouble sleeping for probably the last couple of months because I toss and turn all night unable to get comfortable. He has been asking me if I wanted him to move to the couch or guest bedroom for a long while but I've been avoiding it. I just feel bad that he can't sleep in his own bed -but I'm not about to offer to sleep in there lol. There's no way my fat butt could sleep on that little couch. I need the whole bed just to turn from one side to the other. You try having 20+ lbs of belly to lift and move across your body to the other side. It ain't easy, I tell ya! What's even more sad is his first night on the couch was Valentines night. How romantic, huh? I'm not going to lie though, I've slept pretty darn good these last couple of nights. I don't think he would say the same, unfortunately. Hopefully his neck will get used to being cricked all the time :)

29 Weeks (Tomorrow)

I can't believe that I will be full term (37 weeks) in just 8 weeks. Zach doesn't seem to think I will be able to make that long but I'm praying they cook for as long as possible, no matter how miserable I get.

How big is baby? babycenter.com says they weigh about 2.5 lbs each (about the size of a butternut squash) but I think I am to the point where when most singleton babies are really packing on the weight, our twins are slowing down a little due to limited space. I go to the doctor Friday but I will only do an in office ultrasound so I don't know if they will check their weights or not. I start my 2 week appointments Friday but will continue only having monthly ultrasounds for a few more weeks. 

What is baby up to? Both boys have had the hiccups the last couple of days. Saturday I woke up and Sanford had them and then yesterday morning Smith had them when I woke up. Sanford has also taken up refuge right under my ribs. I have to practically sit leaned back 90% of the time, otherwise my ribs are on fire. Sometimes I can massage him down for temporary relief but most times he's stubborn and wants to be right up next to mommy's heart. Smith has also started going to town on my bladder which can be pretty uncomfortable. With all that said, I'm still not to the point that I want the pregnancy to end. I'm sure I will be very soon but right now, no pain or lack of comfort is going to make me wish them out into this world quite yet. Keep cookin' boys!

Maternity clothes? Oh yea. Sweat pants and stretchy tops are my best friend. Tee shirts aren't comfortable anymore because they don't have enough give in the belly to be comfy. They seem so stiff nowadays.

Stretch marks? My belly is really growing lately. I can tell because my skin is so sensitive. I try to avoid even looking at my belly these days because I know the stretch marks are only getting worse.

Sleep? Like I mentioned earlier in this post, Zach has recently moved to the couch so I have slept pretty well the last few nights. I don't think he can say the same but hopefully he will get used to it. Its so nice being able to roll from one edge of the bed when I need to swap sides instead of roll a little, scoot over a little, roll some more, scoot some more. Like I said before, it ain't easy getting all dis moved over. I need all the room I can get.

Best moment this week? I always love feeling them kick. Its probably creepy to some but sometimes when they get hyped up, I like to pull my shirt up and watch my bare belly jump around. Its rather entertaining.

Miss anything? Energy. I hope this iron kicks in soon and does the trick. How am I suppose to get everything ready when I can't even get out of bed.

Feeling movement? Almost constantly.

Cravings? Ice! I love crunching on some ice but for some reason people in New Jersey don't believe in refills or know the meaning of extra ice. When we go out to eat I always ask for ice water. They usually bring me a glass of water with about 5 pieces of ice in it which I devour in about 10 seconds. I usually end up asking for just a cup of ice because otherwise they will only fill up my water (upon request only) and won't add any more ice. Ugh! Rant over.

Food aversions? Same, BBQ and Chinese. 

Started showing? ......(eye roll).......

Gender? MY boys!!!! They say boys love their mommas...I'm hoping mine are no exception.

Signs of labor? Nope. 

Belly button, in or out? Out...ugh.

Wedding rings, on or off? Still wearing my engagement ring.

Mood? Usually grumpy, probably from being tired all of the time. 

Looking forward to...? Getting everything in order and meeting these sweet little miracles. I can't even imagine holding them in my arms but I look forward to it every single day.

Single Digits!!!!!

Wow! I can't believe we only have 9 weeks to go! Well, at least until I get to 37 weeks. The doctor said if I make it that long they won't induce me until week 38 or 39. Let's see if I can make it. I would be one happy momma if they cooked for that long! 

I have been back in New Jersey for one week and have been so anxious all week to get stuff organized. I think my internal clock knows that I won't be able to "nest" for very much longer so it is urging me to get everything done. **I think I started nesting at about week 20.** I planned to buy a cheap dresser from the thrift store but had trouble finding what I wanted. I finally found a hutch at a nearby thrift store for $36 but didn't realize they had it 1/2 off so I ended up getting it for $18. Needless to say I was pretty pumped. Not nearly as pumped as Zach was to have to carry it inside with the help of a great friend, Jim (He ((Zach)) must love me a LOT). Since I got such a good deal on the "dresser" I planned to buy baskets to use as drawers. I didn't realize finding good quality, fairly inexpensive baskets would be such a daunting task. I FINALLY found some baskets tonight at Marshall's, after buying some and then getting home and realizing they wouldn't work. My sweet husband rode 25 minutes to Princeton to swap them at 7:45 tonight. I started organizing all the baby things in them tonight but I think I was too tired to get anything actually productive done. I think I put every baby item we own in every single basket at some point in the 2 hours I piddled with them. Finally I just had to put it all away and come to terms that it will just have to wait until tomorrow - at least. We are supposed to get a little bit of snow tomorrow night so maybe I'll be "snowed in" and can just nest my heart out. I am so ready to get all of their stuff organized and cutesie-fied (and yes, that IS a word). I'm sure I'll find something to piddle with to keep me busy.

28 Weeks

How big is baby? We went to the doctor Friday and Smith was 2lbs 7oz and Sanford was 2lbs 6oz. They are about 15 inches long (according to BabyCenter.com). Geez! They're getting so big!

What is baby up to? Moving, a LOT. The internet says they are blinking their eyes and fattening up.

Maternity clothes? Yep.

Stretch marks? Thankfully my belly is so big that I don't even really notice them anymore. Apparently they've all gone south for the winter.

Sleep? I don't sleep much until I have the bed to myself. I cannot sleep all confined. When Zach leaves for work is when I get my best sleep. I guess just being able to sprawl out and use as many pillows as my heart desires helps tremendously.

Best moment this week? Going to the doctor is always fun. Getting to see the boys dance on the screen makes me smile. And just being home. I was in AL for 10 days and was so ready to get back to my hubby and kids. 

Miss anything? Clear skin. This pregnancy acne is NO JOKE! I've got more zits than a teenage boy! 

Feeling movement? Let's just say that I could qualify as a belly dancer. One of my most favorite things to do is watch my belly twitch and twerk (yes, I just used twerk in a sentence). I must say though that one of my least favorite parts about them moving is when Smith decides to "kick" my bladder. Its not really an I need to pee sensation. Its more of just a really uncomfortable sensation. Plus, Sanford has taken up rib kicking and is quite talented. I get sharp pains a couple of times a day now. Even though it can be quite painful/uncomfortable, I love all the movement. It just reminds me of the miracle going on inside of me.

Cravings? My sweet tooth is in full swing (mean face) and I want to eat constantly. I have to really work to keep myself busy so I don't just munch all day long. I finally went to the grocery store today so hopefully I can find some healthier snacks - chocolate granola bars and cookies aren't exactly on my diet.

Food aversions? Same ol' Same ol'. BBQ and Chinese. Salty foods don't really do it for me either.

Started showing? I would say so when a man at the grocery store today asked when I was going to pop and when I just said "Oh, I've still got a while." and he said "What are you having? Twins?" Good guess my friend. Every time we passed each other he wished me luck lol. Sweet guy. 

Gender? Boys. And they're proud of it. Every ultrasound we have the tech asks "You know what you're having right?" and when we say yes she always says "Okay good because he's got it right out there for everyone to see." (They get it from their daddy)

Signs of labor? Nope. Hoping to keep it that way. I'm getting close to putting myself on a self-induced bed rest whether Zach likes it or not. 

Belly button, in or out? Its a somewhat sore subject (I'm not really sure why) but I think its about as out there as it can be. 

Wedding rings, on or off? Engagement ring on, wedding bands off. Why bother?

Mood? Oh geez. I do pretty good when I get plenty of rest but after days like today when I've been on my feet for hours (shopping) and I'm just wo' slap out, I tend to be on the emotional side and my patience is pretty short. Let's just say I keep Zach on his toes.

Looking forward to...? Meeting my boys! The closer it gets the more anxious I am for mid-April to be here! I can't even imagine how sweet they're going to be.

What a day...(WARNING! Long and full of drama!)

Wow, what a day. I'm almost too anxious to even type it out. Have you ever had one of those days that if one thing didn't go right or as planned, NOTHING did? Yea well that day was today for me.

 I was originally supposed to fly home tomorrow, Wednesday, but with bad weather coming to the Northeast, Zach thought it would be best for me to try to get on a flight today. He called me at 7am this morning waking me up (I was passed out), and told me that if I didn't want to wait until next week some time to come home I better get up and try to catch a 10am flight out of Birmingham. Problem was I would need Mom to take me to the airport and she would need to leave at LEAST by 7:15am to get me there and still be able to MAYBE get to work somewhat on time. I jumped up and started throwing stuff in my suitcase -whichI had planned to pack today after I washed all of my clothes. I decided to skip the shower and just do a "whore bath", as miserable as I knew it would make me, so that I could get there. We quickly realized that Mom wouldn't be able to take me for time's sake so I was either going to take their spare vehicle or get Dad to come home and take me. It wasn't too long before Zach called me back and said the 10am flight was ok but my connecting flight from Chicago to Philadelphia was cancelled so I would have to wait until 4pm to fly to Orlando to Philly. Since I had plenty of time, I decided I would go with Mom to physical therapy for her knee at about 9:30am. After that, I came home and got the rest of my stuff packed and Dad and I were going to grab some lunch on the way to the airport. About 2 minutes after we left the house, Zach text me to let me know my now later flight through Orlando had also been cancelled and that I'd probably be stuck in Birmingham for several more days. Its not that I don't want to stay and spend more time with family and friends but honestly, this momma is tired and ready to see her hubby and pups. To make this long story slightly shorter, I'll leave out the rest of the details of my day but just know, there was a couple of times throughout the rest of the day that I thought I was going to be able to get on a flight this afternoon but I would need to leave immediately in order to get there. None of those options worked out but that doesn't mean I wasn't a nervous wreck all day. I still am. 

Zach eventually got me booked on a flight for tomorrow afternoon from Birmingham to Orlando and then on to Philadelphia. We were still pretty nervous that I might get canceled or at least delayed or rerouted or something and my nerves just can't handle that right now. I am in my last week of my second trimester, I'm feeling like I'm 9 months pregnant (with one baby) and my claustrophobia is in full swing. I literally have a panic attack if I feel confined or what I call "knotted up" which is just where I feel like I don't have good circulation and that makes me hot and unable to breathe easily which makes me panic. That includes sitting in a low down car (thankfully I drive a Suburban), having to sit still for a long time (such as church) - especially if I'm in an uncomfortable chair. All of this makes flying on a tiny airplane pretty miserable for me. No leg room, no arm room, no BELLY room, turbulence, stinky people, "fasten seatbelt" sign...well, you get the idea. 

Thankfully I have a wonderful friend, Shane Ledbetter, who works at the Birmingham airport and he hounded me until I gave in and let him find me an earlier flight. He got me on a flight at 10am which arrives at 4:30pm tomorrow. Like he said, the earlier the better. Please just pray that I don't have any delays or cancelations and also that I don't go into a full on pregnancy breakdown. No tears please! I'm just glad I'm not traveling anymore once I make it back to Philly...IF that ever happens.

Now, on to the less panic-stricken part....the questions.

27 Weeks 

(10 more to go)

(Definitely not my best picture but after the day I've had, I don't even care. Oh, and ignore my sock feet. We did a better picture but I accidentally deleted it so this was as good as I cared to make the second one.)

How big is baby? About 2 lbs and about 14.5 inches long (about the size of a head of cauliflower).

What is baby up to? Still pretty active. I love watching my belly dance. Who knew I was a belly dancer. Babycenter.com says they are waking and sleeping at regular intervals, opening and closing their eyes, and possibly even sucking on their fingers.

Maternity clothes? Oh yea. The stuff I bought early on is starting to get a little short in the torso area. Most soon-to-be mommies don't start having this problem until probably week 32 or so, I've been feeling a little snug in most of mine since about week 24. Oh the perks of having twins lol.

Stretch marks? I'm pretty sure my belly will look like Kate Gosselin's after she had 6 at one time. Tiger cubs.

Sleep? Comes and goes. I'm ok until I lay in one position for too long and I start hurting. Then when I try to roll over I feel like my ribs on that side with break from the weight and my stomach muscles just might tear. I feel like I have to carry my belly to the other side. I don't think the boys like switching sides because it always feels like they are leaning against the direction I want to go. Punks :)

Best moment this week? My church that I grew up at threw me a baby shower Sunday and it was a BLAST. I got to see a lot of people I haven't gotten to see in a very long time. My dad got the music minister job the September before I was born in May so I've literally gone to that church from the VERRRRY beginning (my mom will probably blush when she reads that part). The shower was a blast and I literally did not want to leave. Knowing this was my last chance to see most of these people for a very very long time, I hated to see the day end. Hopefully we can all keep in touch via Facebook.

Miss anything? My somewhat clear skin. These boys are making my skins so oily and I feel like a teenage boy. I'm not even sure I had this many zits when I went through puberty. Its ridiculous. 

Feeling movement yet? They have slowed down just a tad in the last few days. I still  feel them moving a lot but they were deeper down so I don't get to watch my belly move around as much. The movements now are more jabs in the bladder and ribs. The other day I could literally feel my ribs expanding. The muscles around the base of my ribs are always sore so when Sanford gets close its pretty painful but usually only lasts a few seconds and then I can shimmy him down low enough to ease the pain. No matter how uncomfortable it is, I still love all the movements. They just remind me of the miracle in my belly and how much our lives are going to change in just a short amount of time. I can't wait to meet them!

Cravings? The last probably 2 months it has been ice water. My parents' refrigerator has an ice maker so that last week and a half I have probably doubled their water bill from the crazy amount of times I fill up my cup with crushed ice and water. I literally crave the feeling of the ice crunching. Its so weird. My other weird "craving" is the smell of laundry detergent and some household cleaners. I could sniff clean laundry for hours I do believe. 

Food aversions? BBQ, Chinese. Thankfully I'm still loving fruit and veggies and overall healthy stuff. I splurge a little more often than I was at the beginning but overall I would rather eat something pretty healthy.

Started showing? HA! I may just be paranoid but when I'm in public I feel like everyone is staring at me thinking "she's ready to pop any day". Sometimes I want to say "oh, if you only knew that I still 2 1/2 more months to go...". I love to see people's reactions when they ask me when I'm due and I tell them May. Its rather hilarious. Sometimes I leave off the part about the twins just to make them squirm. Oh the simple pleasures...

Gender? Still boys...I hope.

Signs of labor? No and I hope to keep it that way for about 2 1/2 more months.

Belly button, in or out? I don't know why it freaks me out so bad but it is almost completely out. Running out of room.

Wedding rings, on or off? Just engagement ring these days and that gets pretty tight if I've been up walking around or standing and have started swelling.

Mood? A nervous wreck the last day or so. The paper thin filter that The Lord blessed me with has become even thinner so watch out. If you don't want to hear my real, honest to goodness opinion, please don't ask.

Looking forward to...? Being back in New Jersey with my man and my pups. I can't wait to just know that I am done traveling for good and next time I fly anywhere I will be the mother of two sweet boys. This whole flying while pregnant thing is for the birds...whatever that means.



**I have realized that I use the word "literally" WAAAAY too much. I will be seeking help for this as soon as I get back to "Yankeetown"**