25 Weeks with our Twins!

I have been SO BAD at updating this site, and for this I apologize. I am just wrapping up my jewelry business this month for a much needed break, and then we are off to WI Dells for a family vacation this weekend...
but then things are going to slow down for us until the boys arrive.

Here is my belly photo from last week, at 25 weeks. I am up about 20 lbs., which I feel is damn good compared to how I feel! It all seems to be right out there in the front this time around, which is taking a serious toll on my BACK! I have invested in some new pillows for sleeping and even borrowed a back brace/maternity support belt from a friend.

I measured at 32 weeks at my 26 week appointment today; so a full 6 weeks ahead! AH!
But feeling good, other than getting a bit tired by the afternoon and evening...and having to slow down a lot on housework and things I am normally quite good at doing (such as exercising, going up the stairs, etc.) It's amazing how much you just have to listen to your body and OBEY in these cases....

Enjoy the pics. Wish I could be there to hear you GASP.

Baby Boy(s) update

I have been very bad at updating this site. I have been trying to wrap up my lia sophia business, and just have 3 more parties to go until I take a break for the rest of the spring, summer, and at least, early fall.
My sister has been here for a visit, as well as to celebrate Easter; I have been dealing with some back issues after about noon each day! I feel great in the mornings when I first get up, but after lunch time, I am really in need of a rest. I will be taking belly photos of myself at 24 weeks today, provided I leave these clothes on and don't change into sweat pants! It has been fun watching peoples' expressions when they ask my due date and I tell them, "August 3rd". Then, I wait a short moment before saying "...with twins". Then their expressions change with an "Oh, I see" kind of look...because I AM starting to look darn close to a full-term pregnancy with a single baby!
Thus, the backaches! Otherwise, I really am feeling good. I am currently craving avocados. I eat at least 1 per day, either on a sandwich, plain, or with chips. NOT guacamole, however. That is of no interest. Just plain ole avocados. It's actually become a joke around here. ("Who ate my avocado?!? I've been looking forward to that ALL DAY!")
Oh, and Easter candy hasn't been much of a help. I have eaten more chocolate-covered marshmallow "anythings" (eggs, bunnies, etc.) than I have in my whole life. Yum. Just plain yum.

We had our 24 week appointment today. Katie was here so she got to come along and witness her very first ultrasound. Both boys are measuring right on track. Baby "A", has switched position and is now laying on my "under" belly, with his head down, and feet straight up. He measured 1.8 oz and had a heartbeat of 155 bpm. Baby "B" measured 1.9 oz. and had a slower heartbeat of 137 bpm. I terms of percentages, they are measuring at 41% of a single baby at this stage...so no concerns. So smaller of course, but there is not as much room AND they are sharing the nutrition sources (avocados and marshmallows....niiiiiice) that I'm giving them. I am eating very healthy though...not just the above mentioned. Lots of fruits, veggies, water, and protein, and trying to lay off the extra carbs a little bit!

Starting now, I will see the Dr. every 2 weeks already. At 26 weeks I'll see him just for an office visit, and then at 28 weeks for another ultrasound, and we'll do that probably to the mid-30 weeks....

This is going SO FAST! I cannot believe it. I am going through baby clothes today I think. I'm in the MOOD!

Post to come later today or tomorrow of Easter pictures. I have some really nice ones.