Week 13

I feel like this is the turning point. Some of my energy has returned, I feel great in the morning and my stamina has increased.  I can roll out of bed in the morning, eat breakfast with out bathroom visits and can keep my eyes open past 5pm. I did it ! :-)

The evening sickness hasn't passed but I think it's just because I am so tired from my daily activities. I honestly can't imagine how women do this with other kids at home. Today marks week 14 and I'm so excited to be officially (no matter what book you read) into my second trimester! yay

I can't forget to mention the excitement for Tuesday'sultrasound and Dr appointment, this will be Clifford's first time.

Week 12 Belly Shots

Week 12 has arrived

It depends on who you ask.....Is week 12 the end of your first trimester or the beginning of your second?  To make me feel better, I have decided that it is the beginning of my second .  So, I have made it through, what is called the hardest 3 months of pregnancy. Although I think the next 5 are going to be even tougher.  I am ready for the "any time of day" sickness to go away...no luck with that this week.  I am ready for my energy to return so I can visit the gym again....no luck with that either.  I am also slightly concerned that with two babies on board I have not gained any weight the last 3 months, but lost a few pounds. I think this could be contributed to the lack of gym visits.  But, as a precaution I have put myself on a "I get to eat anything" diet to gain a few pounds before I visit the doctor in a couple weeks. 

On a better note, we are very excited for my next appointment on June 14th. We get to see the babies again! I am scheduled for an ultra sound to re-verify that they are sharing the same placenta (for those who don't know, this means they are identical). and we might get to see what they are.....If in fact they are identical I will be transferred to St. Vincent's Hospital to see a high-risk OB's and  deliver at a hospital with a NICU. 

Week 11 Belly

Week 10 Belly Picture

Week 9 Belly Picture

Week 9

I think I jinxed myself.....Week 9 brought a whole lot of "morning sickness" which I would prefer to call ANYTIME sickness.  and I think I'm going on day 5 of my hormone induced headache. On the bright side I have my first appointment with my Doctor Monday morning. I'm excited to see what she has to say but a little nervous. As I approach the final few weeks of my first trimester I am glad to be ending the "scariest" part of pregnancy and ready to see these 2 little prunes continue to grow.   

Week 8 Pictures

There FIRST purchase

(too hard to pass up $1.99 onezies)

my growing belly

(They are each the size of a green olive)

Babies "R" Us/Week 8

I think the title is enough said....We survived our first visit!  Through the sea of strollers, car seats, cloths, and everything in between. Can you believe we left with nothing. I know, shocked! Another shocker between all the strollers and car seats I have 1 stroller option and a choice of 2 car seats...WOW! Having twins is a whole nother ball game, a game I thought I would never play.  The most exciting news this week, they actually make a double boppy for feeding twins at the same time! yay.
A recent visit to see Dylan has added excitement for our new adventure. Now all I need to do is prepare daddy for the roller coaster ride.  I don't think he quite know what he's getting into.....

I am still feeling a little fatigued, but all things considered I could be feeling much worse.  No morning sickness, yay! With 2 raspberries in my belly. I can't stand the smell of Aussie hair spray, no black beans please, and a new bra is in my near future. 

Week 7

week 6 pictures

  belly picture

 ultrasound

see baby A (bottom) and baby B (top)

A new beginning

48 hours ago I not only found out that there was a heart beat in my little belly but 2 heart beats.  I think I am still in shock and hoping that they will continue to grow and be healthy. I knew our lives were going to drastically change with one baby but now that we are having two! I can't even imagine......Now that we have told our closest friends and family we have decided to share with a few more people. It won't be long that this little baby bump will be unavoidable and I'll soon be wearing maternity pants.  With mixed reactions from our friends and family....everything from WHAT to OMG, how exciting. I'm still not quite sure how I feel.  Excited, yes. Lucky, yes. shocked, yes. slightly overwhelmed, yes. and all of these will only grow in time. 

I will keep you all updated on the progress of the 2 little peanuts