Well, we are 21w1d today (sorry, a bit behind on my update!). The girls are the size of the world's largest gummy bear!! That doesn't seem so big, but trust me, when they are in your belly - it's quite big! Both of the girls are about 10.5 inches long (from head to rump, so a bit longer if you counted the legs) but, unlike the gummy bear which weighs in a 5 lbs(!!) the girls are only weighing roughly 12.7 ounces.
Maternity clothes: I had to order some new one this week. My tee's & tanks are getting too small around the belly - I was having to stretch on them before I could go out in public to make them appropriate. So, I got ones that have the little tie/cinch around the belly/boob area and then just flow around the belly. Hoping these work and last the rest of my pregnancy b/c honestly, I don't want any more money going into clothing I won't wear in another year.
Stretch marks: So far they've stayed to just my belly - but I spotted a few forming on my hips the other day. Awesome.
Sleep: Sleep is getting SO much better! I get up about once a night and other than that I'm out! Solid, heavy, deep, pregnancy sleep is amazing!
Best moment of this week: My OB appointment. She was really reassuring that I was doing everything right, having a healthy twin pregnancy, and that the girls were doing what they were supposed to do too: growing! Oh, and my blood pressure has measured "textbook" for the last two weeks!! Finally!
Miss anything: Talking normally. Seriously, it gets hard to breathe with all this baby in my belly! I'm a fast talker by nature, so I run out of oxygen pretty quickly when talking these days.
Movement: I thought I felt something on July 3rd, but I haven't felt anything since. I'd really, really like to start feeling movement on a regular basis. And - I'd like it to be a sure thing! Come on girls, kick me while it's still acceptable!!
Food cravings: Cheesecake. Strange, I know.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Meat. It's an ongoing thing, I think. Although, I'm able to get beef, pork and brats in - but that doesn't make for a healthy mom!! Wish I could eat chicken again!
Have you started to show yet: I'm measuring at 30 weeks pregnant, so, yes.
Gender: 2 little girls!
Labor signs: Not yet, although there are a few things happening that I "have to keep an eye on" - if they start happening together or with other symptoms it could be a sign of pre-term labor.
Belly button in or out: In, but pretty shallow. I don't know what I'm going to do when it pops out - the thought alone grosses me out!
Wedding rings on or off: Off - and have been for awhile, however, I had a little pregnancy moment yesterday and teared up over the fact I can't wear them on my finger.
Mood most of the time: I'll admit it, only here - so keep it a secret, I've been kind of emotional this week. It's hard for me b/c I'm not typically an overly emotional person. But I think I've either teared up, or had a good all out cry, at least once a day every day this week. Geesh!
Looking forward to: Feeling movement :)
It's possible your belly button won't pop at all! When I was at my most pregnant with Penny my button was just flush with the rest of my belly. It looked pretty silly but I wouldn't have traded it for an outie :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Mama- you're doing great!
Really?! Oh that'd be wonderful if I didn't have an outtie!! Here's hoping!
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