36 Weeks!

How Far Along:  36 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:   14lbs from the beginning to now. I haven't gained or lost any weight since my last appointment. 

Sleep: Good actually!

Best Moment This Week: Learning that my body is working on it's own to have these girls.

Movement: Still active but have slowed down. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Ice.

What I Miss: Being able to turn over in bed w/o the pain of my belly and walking normal w/o a waddle. 

Stretch Marks: Yes, oh well!

Belly Button: Out of course. haha.

Wedding Rings: Off. Too tight ):

Mood: READY!

Labor Signs:  Shortening cervix, slight contractions, 2cm dilated, 90% effaced. 

Milestones: I made it to the point that the girls won't need the NICU when they are born

Doctor Appointments: 
-Monday I met with Dr. Herbst in Sayre who will be assisting Dr. Wood with the twins.
-Tuesday I had my last appt with Dr. Wood before I get induced. 
-Tomorrow I meet with Dr. Dolkart for the last time.

What I look forward to: Meeting my girls.

34 Weeks!

How Far Along:  34 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  14lbs from the beginning to now.

Sleep: Great actually. Waking up twice to use the bathroom is the only problem I have at night now.

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats and scheduling my induction date. 

Movement: Less then normal and mostly down and around my pelvic area. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: ICE! I have been eating ice for the past couple weeks and can't stop.

What I Miss: Walking normal and not having pelvic pain all the time. 

Stretch Marks: Yep!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Tired & Ready to have these babies!

Labor Signs:  Short cervix, light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls dropped.

Milestones:  My first NST was yesterday & I have 19 days left until I get induced!!

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr. Wood yesterday and had my first NST which went great. I don't have another appointment with Dr. Dolkart until May 1st, if I don't have the girls sooner. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

Mom 101

Whether you are a soon to be mom, first time mom, or mom to more then one child this post will help you and provide you with some tips! Most of these are links to my posts but a few are from other great websites I have come across.

Moms-To-Be

Postpartum Recovery Kit

Fighting Morning Sickness

Things to do Before You're Due

Packing Your Hospital Bag

Packing Your Spouse's Bag & Baby's Bag

My Sample Birth Plan

27 Pre-Baby Freezer Meals

For Moms

Recovering From a C-Section

Eating/Drinking While Breastfeeding

Introducing Baby & Dog

Postpartum Recovery Kit

Getting Kids To Sleep...Through The Night.

Introducing Solid Foods

Going From One Child to Two

Tips to Produce More Breast Milk

33 Weeks

How Far Along:  33 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  N/A until next week.

Sleep: Fine until I need to turn over. Pain/popping in my pelvis area & hip pain when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  Being able to see my girls again. 

Movement: Slowly becoming annoying but still there mainly in my pelvis area and belly button region. Not a whole lot of movement up around my ribs thank goodness. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Salty & spicy foods.

What I Miss: My belly button being an innie. It now sticks out and is noticeable through my shirts. lol

Stretch Marks: Yep!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Ready to have these babies!

Labor Signs:  Short Cervix, Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped. 

Milestones:  3 weeks left until I reach "full term"

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr.Dolkart and the girls today and will see Dr. Wood next week to start my stress tests.

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them! Seeing how Luke & Maddie interact with their new sister's. 

32 Weeks

Development: Their arms, legs, and bodies continue to fill out and are finally proportioned to their heads. 

How Far Along:  32 Weeks & 1 Day.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have gained 5 more pounds. My maternity pants no longer fit so it's now dresses, skirts, and yoga pants! 

Sleep: Difficult. Pain/popping in my pelvis area when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  A surprise diaper party that was thrown by my SIL's.

Movement: Less then usually.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Sweets.

What I Miss: Clothing that fits.

Stretch Marks: Of course!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Tired of being pregnant. Cranky miserable, and snap easily. (sorry Peter!)

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped. *same as last week*

Milestones:  4 weeks left until I reach "full term"

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr.Wood this past Tuesday and will see Dr. Dolkart & the twins next Tuesday. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

It's been so nice out so we started doing walks each evening after dinner.

Peter finished part of the play fort for the kiddos!

I was surprised with a diaper party.

31 Weeks

How Far Along:  31 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  N/A until next Tuesday.

Sleep: Difficult. Pain/popping in my pelvis area when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  Finally getting the last car seat and stroller for the girls. We are officially done baby shopping.

Movement: Still there but not as often. Must be running out of room(:

Food Cravings/Aversions: Rita's, French Fries, and Soft Pretzels. 

What I Miss: Walking like a normal person, clothing that fits.

Stretch Marks: But of course!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  Fit.

Mood: Tired of being pregnant. 

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped.

Milestones:  5-7 Weeks Left.

Doctor Appointments: Dr. Dolkart had to cancel my appointment since he was sick yesterday. Next Tuesday I will get to see Dr. Wood.
What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

Date Night with Peter!

Went on a walk with my little family.

My handsome little guy turned 3!

30 Weeks!

Development: Their heads are more proportionate to their bodies. They can open their eyes and move their heads. 

How Far Along:  30 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3 more pounds, making it a total of 7lbs this entire pregnancy.

Sleep: Not good. Going to the bathroom 3x a night, tossing and turning, pain in my lower abdomen.

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats.

Movement: The girls move a lot but have recently slowed down a bit.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Still Rita's & anything spicy!

What I Miss: Sleep & not being pregnant. I'm ready to have these babies.

Stretch Marks:  Not lately.

Belly Button:  Outtie!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted but ready for the babies to come!

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement. 

Milestones:  Only 6-8 weeks left!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had an appointment with Dr. Wood yesterday. I'll see Dr. Dolkart again next Tuesday. May be starting my NST soon. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

29 Weeks

How Far Along:  29 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3lbs last week. I get weighed again next Tuesday. 

Sleep: Good but still tossing and turning.

Best Moment This Week:  Seeing my baby girls again & getting Rita's!

Movement: All the time, constantly.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Rita's Italian Ice!

What I Miss: Being able to go out with out having to pee at least 3 times & a normal belly button.

Stretch Marks:  No more then last week.

Belly Button:  Outtie!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted but ready for the babies to come!

Labor Signs:  Light contractions.

Milestones:  It's the third trimester & Rita's is open!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had an appointment with Dr. Dolkart yesterday and then got my Rita's! I'll see Dr. Wood again next Tuesday. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out! 


Photo Outtake(: 

28 Weeks!

Development:  They can open and close their eyes, they sleep and wake at regular intervals, and may suck their finger or thumb. 

How Far Along:  28 Weeks!

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3lbs

Sleep: Better again!

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats.

Movement: All the time.

Food Cravings/Aversions: French Fries.

What I Miss: Not having to go to the bathroom every half hour!

Stretch Marks:  They're starting to pop up.

Belly Button:  Still flat. *edit: okay I lied. I just took a shower and realized I now have an outie. haha!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted.

Labor Signs:  Light contractions.

Milestones:  It's the third trimester!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had my glucose test on Tuesday and I thankfully passed! I will also see Doctor Dolkart & the twins next Tuesday again...and make a trip to Rita's(:

What I look forward to: Having these babies!

27 Weeks.

How Far Along:  27 Weeks! 

Weight Gain/Loss:  Still have not gained anything.

Sleep:  Uncomfortable again!

Best Moment This Week:  Seeing my girls again.

Movement: All the time & they are getting stronger.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Pizza & Gummy Worms.

What I Miss: Being more active with Luke & Maddie. 

Stretch Marks:  A few have popped up.

Belly Button:  Flat! haha

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Good. Slightly tired but still motivated.

Labor Signs:  Light contractions.

Milestones:  So close to the third trimester!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I will see Doctor Wood & hear the girls heart beats next Tuesday.

What I look forward to: Baby items arriving!

26 Weeks.

"Hi Little Sisters!"

The girls weigh about 2 pounds and measure 9 1/4 inches long. Their eyelashes are forming and the hair on their head is still coming in.

How Far Along:  26 Weeks exactly and only 98 days to go!

Weight Gain/Loss:  Still have not gained anything.

Sleep:  I'm able to turn to the other side easier then before.

Best Moment This Week:  Receiving more of my maternity clothing from Old Navy!

Movement: All the time.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Sugar. Cookies, Chocolate, anything!

What I Miss: Painting my toenails. I think I painted them for the last time myself a day ago. 

Stretch Marks:  Not yet.

Belly Button:  Flat! haha

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Becoming tired again. Not wanting to go to work and not interested in leaving the house if I don't have to. 

Labor Signs:  Light cramping.

Milestones:  So close to the third trimester!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I will see Doctor Dolkart & the twins next Tuesday.

What I look forward to: Continuing to order the rest of the items we need and want for the girls. Putting together the crib that Luke, Peter, his siblings, and his father used as a baby(: