Motherhood. I'm almost 5 weeks in to having humans on the outside of the womb. They don't currently do much other than sleep, eat, poop, pee, and cry. I'm anxiously awaiting a "social smile" but know that it could be a little. Usually an average of 6 weeks for a full term baby, I could… Continue reading What no one tells you (and it’s all going to be okay).

This past weekend went along like any other. I prepared to make a full week of meals in the instant pot, got the taxes done, paid bills, and organized the rest of their room. I didn't get the hospital bags packed, but that's okay because we still had two weeks before our scheduled C-section. On… Continue reading February 11. 36 weeks. Their birthday.

After forever of waiting, I finally got measurements of our babes again.  It will be the last measurement scan and the last indicator of how big our little guys will be when they're born.  They are each around 5.5 lbs currently; the boy a bit smaller than the girl. So, they're small, but mighty.  Both… Continue reading 35+2 and FINALLY, a growth scan

Shouted the man across the parking lot at the grocery store. "Twins!" I shouted back. "Three weeks and three days left." This was after a woman said "boy or girl?" To which I answered "both." She walked away bewilderedly with no further questions. I don't know if she didn't get it or if she thought… Continue reading Oh boy, you’re about ready!

I've made it to 33 plus some days and another appointment today for an ultrasound, non-stress test, and doctor's visit. They want to check my cervix today to see if I have what's called invisible dilation. I'm thinking not but we'll see! A year ago today was my second egg retrieval so I again get… Continue reading 33 plus some days

For those of you who have a curiosity regarding size, please see my first entry for the chronicle of my early pregnancy! Bump date! Starting from the last picture from that blog, see below for progress! 7ish weeks left to go!

27 weeks and some days and I'm feeling pretty great, overall.  I'm anxiously awaiting my gestational diabetes test next week and our next appointment to see our sweet little babes. I can't wait to check on them and make sure they're growing appropriately. Almost in my third trimester and under 11 weeks to go, time… Continue reading Cucumbers & Cauliflower

Pictures so far....

19 weeks tomorrow and I'm at least halfway through my pregnancy with our babies.  It's hard to believe how quickly time has flown, but at the same time, not.  It's an interesting mix of paralyzing fear and realizing that I absolutely have to prepare for these babies, so standing still isn't an option. Justin doesn't… Continue reading Whoaaaaa, we’re halfway there!

Remember a while ago when I told a story about not being able to sleep when I was younger for picture day? One of the few days annually in grade school we got to wear civvies and it was excitement inducing and fun. This afternoon, it's picture day for our little babies! Hopefully, if they… Continue reading Picture day!