You get a Tim Riggins picture this week since, although I made the attempt every morning to look nice, I was not really in any condition to take my weekly picture at lunch any day so far this week.

How Far Along:  33 weeks 2 days… 33 days to go!  (Which makes it especially Tim Riggins day!)

Weight Gain/Loss:  Still hovering around +24lbs.

Sleep:  What is sleep?  I cannot get comfortable.  I don’t sleep in the bed anymore; it’s either the sofa or recliner for me.  Even then, I don’t really sleep.  I was prescribed some Ambien because of the lack of sleep.  They want me to get SOME rest…

Best Moment This In The Last Two Weeks:   Growth Scan at 32 weeks showed babies weighing 3lbs 7oz and 3lbs 8oz.  Very excellent news.  They should be around 4lbs now. 

Movement:  All.The.Time.  Hiccups, kicks, everything.  

Food Cravings/Aversions: I’ve had a pretty big appetite lately.

What I Miss: Sleeping.

Stretch Marks:  Still none.

Belly Button:  Flat mostly.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Tired all of the time.

Labor Signs:  Some irregular contractions.

Milestones:   32 weeks was a pretty great milestone to hit.  At 34 weeks, they will not do anything to stop labor… so that is just a few days away. 

Upcoming Appointments/Events: MFM on the 17th.

What I look forward to: No longer being uncomfortable.

Weekly Wisdom:  Sleep when you can!

How Far Along:  31weeks 3 days.  Photo is from Tuesday, which was 31 weeks.

Weight Gain/Loss:  +24lbs.

Sleep:  Not sleeping very well.  I’m so uncomfortable that I just cannot sleep.  Dr. recommended Ambien if the full dose of Unisom is not working.

Best Moment This Week:   Finally getting the call that the ottoman is in… Almost 18 weeks later.

Movement: Lots.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Food in general.

What I Miss: Sleep.

Stretch Marks:  Nope.  The Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Stretch Oil is pretty nice.  Still have a few weeks to go so we will see what happens in that time.

Belly Button:  Still has a mind of it’s own.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Tired all of the time.

Labor Signs:  BH, some minor cramping, and lower back pains.  I don’t think I’m quite there yet though.

Milestones:   Another big one coming up…

Upcoming Appointments/Events: Growth Scan on Tuesday.

What I look forward to: The rest.

Weekly Wisdom:  When you can’t stand pants any longer, a maxi is your best friend.

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss:  I forgot to weigh in today, but I’ve been hovering around 132-133 the past two weeks which is +21-22lbs.

Sleep:  With Unisom, yes.  Last night was horrible; I woke up in pain and sick.

Best Moment This Week Since Last Post:  We had so much fun during our Maternity Photo Session and my Shower was lovely.  But probably the best moment was celebrating my first Mother’s Day.  Just because my babies are still inside babies doesn’t take away my being a mother.  I have an amazing husband who took the time to plan out a lovely day for me.  

Movement:  So.much.movement.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Still stand by my feelings that I am not having any.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still all the same stuff.  Back pain is my main problem.  Nausea is occasionally back.  Oh, and all of the sudden I am getting the physical symptoms of anxiety. 

What I Miss: I’ve been missing sushi lately.  I just don’t trust any place around here to eat at while pregnant.  I occasionally miss the adult beverage, but not too often; it’s rare.

Stretch Marks:  Gladly, no.  Ordering the Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Stretch Oil.  I’ve noticed my skin has been getting really dry again so anything I can do to help, I’ll try it out!

Belly Button:  It has been weird lately.  When I lay down, it’s still an innie.  When I am standing, it has a mind of it’s own.  Sometimes flat, sometimes wanting to pop out.

Wedding Rings:  Still big; I take them off during the day because they clink around sometimes.  Not wedding ring related, but toe ring related… I decided to take off my toe rings for the rest of my pregnancy.  For the first time is something like 15 years, I am not wearing toe rings.  It’s kind of weird.  I did it because I am starting to feel like my feet are swelling at times.  I’d rather just have them off for a while than for my toes to swell up around them.

Mood: Depends.  Most of the time good.  I am tired a lot so I know I get cranky.  I try my hardest not to.

Labor Signs:  Not that I am fully aware of.  Possibly had some contractions last night when I was up sick.

Milestones: Babies are about 3lbs each, took my toe rings off for the first time in a LONG time. 

Upcoming Appointments/Events: OB/MFM appointment on Monday.

What I look forward to: Getting the ottoman to my glider.  Ryan picked up my glider for me, but the ottoman is still MIA.  Have I mentioned how much BRU makes me angry?

Weekly Wisdom:  Oh, I’m just too tired to have any wisdom this week.

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss:  +21lbs.

Sleep:  It’s hard to find a position I am comfortable in.

Best Moment This Week: 28 week growth scan on Monday.

Movement:   Found out at the scan that it is William who is kicking me on my right side up near my ribs…

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Heartburn, backaches, mood swings…

What I Miss: Not hurting.

Stretch Marks:  Nope!

Belly Button:  Pretty much flat but starting to pop out.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Decent.

Labor Signs:  None.

Milestones: 28 weeks is a big one since the survival rate if the babies were born now jumps to 90%!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: Maternity Photos on Friday and Baby Shower on Saturday!  Really looking forward to seeing Lauren!

What I look forward to: Getting my dang glider.  For the record, I already disliked Babies ‘R’ Us strongly, but now I hate them with a passion.  It’s been 15 weeks (or will be on Saturday) and they told us 10-12 weeks.  The glider is in but the ottoman is not even finished being made yet…

Weekly Wisdom:  Don’t order a “special order” glider from BRU unless you do it the moment you know you are pregnant.

How Far Along:  27 weeks 1 day.  Babies should be the size of heads of cauliflower and about 2lbs each.

Weight Gain/Loss:  +18lbs.

Sleep:  It’s been the same.  Not so great.  Starting to be really uncomfortable.

Best Moment This Week Since last Check-in: Ryan got to hear the heartbeats for the first time when he went with me to the MFM a couple of weeks ago.  Non MY pregnancy related – my niece was born!

Movement:   Lots of movement.  Most of it hurts.  They are fighting for space in there, that is for sure!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Oh the pains.  Back, stretching belly… I started seeing a Chiropractor for the back pain.  It helps a little, but I think I need to get one of those support bands.  It’s on the Mission List for this weekend!

What I Miss: Not losing my breath just walking a few steps. (This still applies since I had a hard time making it up the steps today.)

Stretch Marks:  Nope!

Belly Button:  Pretty much flat.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Good for the most part.  Whiny since I hurt a lot of times.

Labor Signs:  None.

Milestones: Third Trimester! (According to my Sprout app.)

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  Growth Scan on Monday.  Maternity Photos May 3rd.  And, my second shower May 4th!

What I look forward to: Everything that is coming up in the next two weeks!

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss:  Forgot to weigh in this morning.  Probably up another pound or two thanks to all the Easter Candy.

Sleep:  Got some great sleep last night with a Unisom.  The past couple of nights have been pretty good.

Best Moment This Week: Our growth scan yesterday.  Both babies look great and are growing well.  (3D images after questionnaire.)

Movement:   There is lots of movement.  Some of it hurts!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing.

Pregnancy Symptoms: The back pain is still a nuisance…

What I Miss: Not losing my breath just walking a few steps.

Stretch Marks:  Nope!

Belly Button:  Pretty much flat.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Still so tired.

Labor Signs:  None.

Milestones: Viability Day! 

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  OB/MFM appointment on Monday.

What I look forward to: My next shower, the maternity photos, hopefully getting an updated due date at my next appointment.

Weekly Wisdom:  Nesting manifests in multiple ways.

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Eva

William

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss: No change from last week; still +11.5 overall

Sleep:  Not great.

Best Moment This Week: Attending a friend’s wedding.  It was nice to see their family again!

Movement:   Lots of movement!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing.

Pregnancy Symptoms: The back pain is getting to be too much.  I struggle through the day.

What I Miss: Being comfortable.

Stretch Marks:  Still no stretch marks; I’m very happy!

Belly Button:  Not much change from last week.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Tired and cranky a lot of times.

Labor Signs:  I hope not.

Milestones: One week away from Viability Day! 

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  Growth scan – April 1st!  Let’s not hope for another horrible joke this year!

What I look forward to: April 2nd; Viability Day!

Weekly Wisdom:  Sometimes you just need some rest.

How Far Along:  22 weeks 3 days; babies are about one pound!

Weight Gain/Loss: +11.5lbs

Sleep:  Ehh, it’s ok.

Best Moment This Week: Prenatal massage!

Movement:   Lots of movements.  Ryan likes to feel them, too!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still lots of back pain.

What I Miss: No back pain.

Stretch Marks:  None thank goodness.

Belly Button:  Almost flat.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Just fine.

Labor Signs:  Nope.

Milestones: Babies are about one whole pound!

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  Growth scan – April 1st!  Let’s not hope for another horrible joke this year!

What I look forward to: April 2nd; Viability Day!

Weekly Wisdom:  Prenatal massages are great!

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss: +9lbs total (last week was only 8… apparently I lost all math skills with pregnancy)

Sleep:  Had some pretty rough nights last week, probably due to all the travel.  Back to the Unisom!

Best Moment This Week: First shower was over the weekend. It was very nice and we got lots of nice things!  Kiddos will be well clothed!

Movement:  Movements are getting stronger! 

Food Cravings/Aversions: None.  Kind of sad I am missing out on the cravings.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Backaches, oh the backaches!

What I Miss: Not feeling exhausted all the time.

Stretch Marks:  None.  I thought I felt some yesterday but it turns out it was just imprints from my shirt when I was laying down.

Belly Button:  Almost flat.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: So tired; all the time.

Labor Signs:  Braxton Hicks.  Apparently I need to start paying more attention to them as they might be a sign of preterm labor.

Milestones: Babies should be about 3/4lb and over 10″ long!   

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  Growth scan – April 1st!  Let’s not hope for another horrible joke this year!

What I look forward to: April 2nd; Viability Day!

Weekly Wisdom:  Rest when you can. 

How Far Along:

Weight Gain/Loss: +9 8lbs total (I realized that 19 – 11 = 8… not 9.  Derp)

Sleep:  Back to normal which is not all that great.  Woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep for about an hour and  half, and still woke up a few times after that.

Best Moment This Week: Anatomy scan yesterday; I’ll post pictures in a few days.  Everything looks great.  Still have a b/g duo!

Movement:  Ryan was able to feel some movement last night which was pretty cool. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: None.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Headaches and backaches.

What I Miss: The nice sleep I had a few weeks ago.

Stretch Marks:  None yet, thank goodness.

Belly Button:  Very shallow, but still an innie.

Wedding Rings:  Still big.

Mood: Still pretty good.

Labor Signs:  No actual labor signs.

Milestones: Officially halfway.  Last week was my halfway mark, but I’m now officially halfway through a 40 week gestation. 

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  First shower this weekend!  MFM appointment and dermatologist on Monday.

What I look forward to: More movement.  Reaching viability day!

Weekly Wisdom:  Don’t over work yourself.  Take breaks and sit down when you need to.