32 Weeks....Eeeeek!!!

32 Weeks

How big is baby? Well, as I posted the other day, both boys have grown quite a bit over the last month. They were 2 lbs 6 oz and 2 lbs 7 oz at last months ultrasound. This month, Smith was 4 lbs 4 oz and Sanford was 4 lbs 10 oz.  I gained about 5 lbs over the last month and 4 of those lbs were baby weight. I still can't believe they each gained so much! I am hoping and praying that they keep growing so that they will hopefully not have to stay in the hospital for very long after birth.

What is baby up to? Still moving around a lot. Just this week I started being able to feel Sanford's head right under diaphragm. He is turned to my back so I'm pretty sure its him who I always feel kicking me in the bowels (TMI - sorry) and Smith is turned slightly to my right side so I usually see him kicking on my side. And both of them are breach (punks!) so they both like to kick me in the bladder.

Maternity Clothes? Most of my maternity tops over the last couple of weeks I've noticed are fitting me a little shorter than they were. Luckily I don't really feel like going out in public much anyways these days so looking "cute" isn't really an issue but I still have to make sure the band of my maternity jeans isn't showing before I leave the house. That is NOT cute.

Stretch marks? Stretch marks are inevitable, especially having twins. I just can't understand how some people don't have them at all during pregnancy. I'd like to know what it is they're using on their skin.

Sleep? Doing a lot of it lately. My energy level is back up a bit meaning I can actually walk across a room without feeling like I'm going to pass out. With that being said, I am sleepy almost all of the time. I guess all this growing these boys are doing is really taking a toll on mommy.

Best moment this week? We went to a breastfeeding class tonight. It was pretty informative but mostly I think it just put us at ease a little more. It was put on by a lactation  consultant who works at the hospital I will be delivering at and she was super nice so hopefully we will be seeing her when the boys get here. Also, I think just crossing things off my to-do list has put me at ease and I don't feel quite so unprepared these days. Now I can just focus on getting lots of sleep before these boys throw a major wrench in my sleep schedule ;) 

Miss anything? Being able to sing along to the radio without having to take a deep breath midway through each and every verse. I can't hum more than a few words before I'm out of breath. Most everyone knows I sing along to EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. on the radio so this is quite miserable to me lol.

Feeling movement yet? All the time. I still enjoy watching my belly move. I'm waiting for the time when I can actually tell what body part it is that is scraping the inside of my abdomen. I don't think either of them has enough room to do a whole lot of stretching so I think they are both limited to mostly just jabs and pokes. They are definitely filling out my belly these days. 

Cravings? Just food in general. I eat every couple of hours. I've really been craving Diet Sunkist lately. I try to limit my artificial sugar intake but Diet Sunkist has been my indulgence lately. That's usually what I have for "dessert".

Food aversions?  Chinese. Trying to limit how much greasy foods I eat lately as well which is hard when I don't feel like cooking and Zach sure doesn't either. We've been eating out a lot lately and I try to eat well but no matter what I eat, eating out always makes me feel pretty gross.

Started showing? This belly needs its own zip code and my back definitely reminds me how big it is. Standing for more than just a few minutes results in a major back ache.

Gender? Boys.

Signs of labor? None so far. Still being very cautious. I constantly text/call my mom to make sure I'm not overlooking anything. I've been having round ligament pain for weeks/months but its getting worse every week. I reckon this gut is just too big for my muscles and ligaments to support lol.

Belly button, in or out? Out.

Wedding rings, on or off? Same as usual. Engagement ring on when I leave the house. Otherwise, nothing. 

Mood? Pretty good usually. Just feel exhausted most of the time so I'm not my usual goofy self.

Looking forward to...? Meeting my two handsome boys. I can tell the last week or so has really seemed to slow down. Probably due to just being so tired all of the time plus most of my to-do list is done. Up until a week or so ago I was constantly worrying about whether I was going to be able to get everything done in time but now that most everything is done, I can relax and that makes time pass slower. I'm really hoping the next 5 or so weeks goes by quickly. I don't know if I can stand it much longer. 

It is unreal how ready I am to meet my sweet little boys. I still can't believe that they will be here so soon! I'm doing everything I can to keep them in there for as long as possible but its so hard not to be anxious to meet them! I know life as we know it is going to change drastically but I am so ready for that change. I'm ready to see what they look like. I'm ready to get to know their little individual personalities. I'm ready to just kiss and hug on them for hours on end. I'm probably going to turn into one of those moms that I've always rolled my eyes at when they say they can't resist passing up a nap so that they can watch their child/children sleep. Most of all, I'm ready to experience this love that everyone always speaks of. I am so in love with these boys already but I know that once they are born, that love will only be multiplied tenfold. I can't imagine that kind of love but I know I will understand it soon enough. Until then, keep cookin' boys!!!

I thought you said they would slow down by now...

It seems like I'm blogging a little more often these days. I don't know if I have more to say or if I'm just enjoying writing again. I've always been a writer whether it was a journal, a letter, or even just a grocery list. I love to write things down. I can't tell you how many notebooks I have had over the years with endless lists that really served no purpose. They were merely to give me something to jot down. My mom is a list maker as well so I'm assuming I get it from her. Thanks Mom.

I had an ultrasound this morning as well as a doctor appointment afterwards. I got into the ultrasound room and they, as usual, had me lay back on the table. Well, I realized very quickly that I wasn't going to be able to lay that way for 30-45 minutes while they checked everything out. I can't be horizontal at all without not being able to breathe. I started getting out of breath and my head started feeling like it was going to explode. Thankfully the tech noticed my discomfort and offered to let me sit up a little more. It helped a good bit but I still had trouble breathing. Once she started the exam I realized why. Not only do I have a huge uterus taking up all of my lung space but also Sanford's head is literally parked right beneath my ribs and lungs. Punk won't let me breathe! Being that there are two babies, my ultrasounds last about twice as long as most women's. I used to look forward to ultrasounds, and I still do because I'm always curious to see how much the boys have grown, but the last couple haven't been quite as comfortable so I'm not as excited to lean back on the table as I used to be. Can't they do it with me standing up lol? 

After being on the table for about 30 minutes, the tech said "Well, your babies are definitely growing well" as she chuckled. I eagerly asked her how big each of them are, knowing they had grown a good bit over the last month since my belly has just all of the sudden gotten really full feeling. Keep in mind that last month they were 2 lbs 6 oz and 2 lbs 7 oz. She said "Well, Baby A (Smith) is 4 lbs 4 oz and Baby B (Sanford) is 4 lbs 10 oz." For those of you who aren't good at math, that is almost 9 lbs of baby. I'm 31 weeks! 31 weeks!!!!! I've got more baby in there than most people have at 40 weeks. Geez, no wonder I have been so tired and achy lol. Both boys are measuring about 2 weeks ahead but the doctor said they seem to be perfectly healthy and that she would much rather them measure a little big than small. They are both within normal range (69th to 72nd percentile) so she isn't worried at all. They seem to be doing well and staying flexible. They haven't let up on all the moving but I don't mind. I love feeling (and watching) them move. I know I've said it before but I could watch my belly jump and twitch all day long. The only bad news we got was that both boys are still breach. My doctor seems optimistic that they may still turn to a head down position where I can deliver them but I'm thinking the chances of that happening are getting slimmer and slimmer. Ideally I'd like to deliver them but I much prefer healthy babies so a C-section just might be the way to go. I guess we'll see when the time comes. 

Well, I usually don't blog about baby updates until a new week rolls over but I've been in such shock today at how much they have grown over the last month that I just had to put it all down. As for now, I think I'll  get some rest. Afterall, I've got some growing boys who need their rest as well.

6 Weeks and counting!!!

Only 6 more weeks until I'm full term and anything after that is just icing on the cake. I can't believe we've already come this far. Thankfully I've gotten some of my energy back in the last several days so I have been trying to get as much done as possible. My hospital bag is almost completely packed. It should be considering I started packing it about a month ago lol. I only lack a couple of small things now. I've even got snacks for the hospital stay packed. Let's just hope Zach doesn't get the munchies. Maybe I should hide it. 

This week I've mostly been trying to declutter and organize the nursery so that everything has its place. That's not an easy task when you have the nursery and master bedroom smashed in a rather small, oblong room with no closets on this level of the house. It has forced me to get a little creative. With our nomad lifestyle I have gotten pretty good at not having a lot of extra stuff laying around so trinkets and gadgets are to a minimum, especially in this room. Just about every inch will be utilized for something. I'll have to post some pictures of the "nursery" soon. Ideally before the boys get here because we all know it won't look too cute and neat once they're here. Until then, it's rest and relaxation for me! 

31 Weeks

How big is baby? babycenter.com says they are about 3 1/3 lbs and about 16-17 in long. I have a doctor appointment and ultrasound Thursday so we will find out for sure then. I can tell they are growing a lot lately because they are really starting to fill out my belly. I can almost always feel at least one of them right up against the outside of my belly. 

What is baby up to? Doing a lot of moving and stretching. Last night while I was trying to go to sleep they were really moving a lot. I just watched for literally about 45 min. Smith (baby A) is most likely going to be my energetic child. He moves constantly and Sanford (baby B) will probably be a little more laid back. I feel him throughout the day but sometimes it feels like Smith is trying to escape. He makes my belly contort all over the place.

Maternity Clothes? Yep. Lately my wardrobe consists of mostly yoga or sweat pants and one of Zach's t-shirts. It ain't pretty but it sure is comfy.

Stretch marks? I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to resemble Kate Gosselin pre plastic surgery after all of this is over.

Sleep? Better now that Zach is on the couch lol. I still wake up a lot whether its to potty or just to roll over which is rather painful these days. I guess all the weight on my pubic bone (TMI - sorry) and lungs makes for a good bit of grunting and grimacing when I attempt to roll to the other side. Usually by the time I get to the other size I'm literally wheezing lol. Fun times.

Best moment this week? GEORGE! We went to a George Strait concert Friday night and it was a blast. It was a rather interesting night but we had a lot of fun. I'm super glad we got to go.

Miss anything? Let's just say that I hope I don't have the skin of a pubescent boy once the boys are finally here. I've got zits in places I didn't know could have zits. Its rather ridiculous.

Feeling movement yet? I'm thinking the boys are getting a head start on swim lessons in there because they move around like they're trying to kick themselves to the deep end.

Cravings? Just food in general. I've got the munchies all the time. And good smelling laundry detergent. I bought a box of Gain laundry powder the other night and have been doing laundry just so I can smell the detergent. Its not uncommon to see me taking in a few whiffs as I walk through the laundry room. Zach even asked me if I had had the urge to eat it lol. Somebody has seen one too many episodes of My Strange Addiction.

Food aversions? Chinese. I guarantee a week after they're born I will probably want Chinese food. There's just something about it while I'm pregnant that just grosses me out.

Started showing? Sometimes I misjudge the size of my belly and I walk into things. It happens quite a lot.

Gender? Boys!!! 

Signs of labor? No thank goodness. Hoping it stays that way. I've been a little paranoid lately. Any little thing and I'm freaking out calling my mom asking her if I should worry lol. If she weren't just the sweetest human being on the planet she would probably be a little annoyed by now.

Belly button, in or out? Have you ever wondered what the inside of your belly button looks like? 

Wedding rings, on or off? Only wearing my engagement ring when I leave the house...same as usual.

Mood? Mood has been pretty good lately. Just tired and feeling lazy. Not really in the mood to socialize these days.

Looking forward to...? Going to the doctor Thursday for an ultrasound. I love these monthly ultrasounds. Can't wait to see how big they've gotten. 

Our date with George!

Friday night Zach and I went to see George Strait in his Cowboy Rides Away tour. This will be his last tour and we knew months ago when we saw he was coming to Philly we had to go. Zach bought the tickets not knowing whether or not I would feel like going when the time came. With my back hurting as much as it has been lately I wasn't too excited about having to walk 500+ yards from the car to the arena but we were hoping we could figure something out. Zach ended up borrowing a wheelchair from a lady he works with and it was a life saver. He wheeled me from the car all the way to the arena then through the arena to our section. All I had to walk was up the stairs to our seats. And wouldn't you know our seats were on the VERY. TOP. ROW. Zach dropped me off at our section then went to guest services to check the wheelchair leaving me to walk up the stairs alone. No big deal except the air is a lot thinner at the top...or so it seemed lol. I thought I was going to pass out when I got to our seats. I don't even think I took my jacket or scarf off at first. I'm pretty sure I just collapsed into my seat. Even though I drank I think 2 bottles of water, a cup full of ice, and helped Zach drink a very large Sprite, I was determined not to go to the bathroom unless it was an emergency. I was NOT walking back up those stairs lol. Luckily we were on the aisle and there were a couple of seats on one side of us that were not filled so we didn't feel quite as cramped as usual in that arena. Problem was our entire row of I think 24 people were drinking and typically people who are consuming alcoholic beverages "have to" get up more often than those of us who aren't. The first few times I actually stood up to let them all walk by (they always went in groups of 4 or more) but after about 5 trips, this pregnant lady got tired of the up and down so I turned to the side but nothing more. The number of trips they made was ridiculous. Anywho, we had a really good time and King George was amazing! At 61 he's still got it. Here's a few pictures of our night.

(The view from our seats)

(Martina McBride opened for George)

(Girl's got some lungs!)

(Does the high altitude make me look fat?)

(King George)

(He's still got it.)

(The stage was set up so they sang from all four corners so everyone got a good view.)

(One of my favorite moments of the night, "Jackson" by Johnny and June)

("I'm goin' to Jackson...")

(Gettin' it!)

(Farewell to the legend)

(I have a feeling he's going to miss this.)

(My amazing husband taking the wheelchair through the seats to avoid the crowd. Smart man!)

(My ride)

We had such a good time that night. That's just another bucket list item we can check off. The concert was kind of my last hoorah until the after the boys get here and I think it was a good way to go out. From now you can find me in a pair of yoga pants, a baggy (well, not so baggy anymore) t-shirt, curled up on the couch with a cup full of ice and a dog (or two...or three) at my feet. C'mon mid-April!

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.