25 Weeks!

 

Its been a while since I have had a weekly update. We have officially crossed the 25 week mark, which means in the "twin" world (if you are looking at average due dates), I have about 10 weeks to go. It also means I look like I am full term with just one baby. I have gotten pretty good at explaining why I am so large when strangers are like "OMG,  when are you due!". (My books ironically warned me about this...) So far all my maternity clothes still fit but the elastic is definitely being used.

Yesterday my mom and sister had a family shower for us. I was so excited to get our carseats, baby monitor and a few other key items. We still have a ways to go in terms of "being ready" and the nursery is pretty much chaos as I type, but we are getting there. And at least the babies can get home safely!



 

I'll post some more pictures of the shower later this week. These girls are going to be decked out the first 9 months of their lives.  They got so many cute clothes!

A few baby growth updates:

Weight Gained:  Not counting anymore (well only about once a month!), the girls should weigh between 2 and 2 1/2 lbs. We go to the doctor next Friday and then to Riverside for another ultrasound in a week and a half.

Exercise: I did great in Hilton Head and walked every day, sometimes twice. At home I have still been doing the Tracey Anderson DVD (9 months of Pilates basically), but its getting harder.

Movement: Lots! We have kicks from one of the girls almost all day. They are most active at night which has made sleep very interesting. The last time we went to the doctor Baby B had hiccups but I couldn't feel them yet. Its pretty close quarters in there!

Food Cravings: None, I am still missing out on this symptom. Food actually is really not as exciting as I thought it would be as I get really full really fast and unfortunately get awful heartburn.

Baby Purchases We have been focusing on the nursery so far, refinishing a dresser/changing table, hanging curtains, painting etc. Hopefully the nursery will be done in the next week or so and I can post some pictures.

Sleep: Non-existent. We are definitely in the uncomfortable phase :(

Mood: Getting excited. It seems more "real" now that we have entered the final phase.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Holly