How far along: 20 weeks! Half baked officially, but with twins, I was likely there a few days to a week ago!Babies are the size of: Bananas (according to TB but I'm getting the impression that twins might be starting to diverge a little more from the info here for singletons. A twins site says that from crown to heel (rather than rump, like previously measured) they are approximately 10.5".
What's happening: Hair on their heads is starting to sprout! More complex nerve connections are forming in relation to the 5 senses, apparently in newborns smell is the most developed, allowing them to recognize mom immediately. They're moving like crazy (which I can feel now!). They're swallowing amniotic fluid, good practice for digestive systems. Their hearing is also improved, they can hear conversations - talking and singing to them can help make your voice more familiar after birth.Maternity Clothes: I am wearing a mix of maternity clothes and my regular clothes.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: It's not great, but it's also been worse, so there's that.
Symptoms: This week it's all about the heartburn. My poor H deals with nasty heartburn regularly, I really feel for him, this is awful.
Best Moment of the Week: Finding out we're team purple! I have not come down from cloud nine! I am so beyond excited!! I keep thinking or saying out loud "my son and daughter" and have this surreal moment where I can't believe I'm saying it, and it's true! I feel so full of love - I am super sappy and cheesy this week! And he'd kill me if he knew I was writing this, but H is honestly so amazingly excited, it makes me heart burst! He was never one to think baby stuff was cute or be moved by it, but this week, he is such a sap! We start talking about the babies or I show him a cute baby something online and I can see him get emotional and maybe even a little teary. I can't even begin to describe how much it warms my heart to see how excited he is about these babies. We even went to BRU yesterday to do a little registry shopping - and he didn't complain, not once! (And this is a man who hates shopping like you wouldn't believe!)
Miss Anything: This week, every single sacrifice is more than worth it. I warned you, I'm feeling sappy!
Cravings/Aversions: Not really, to be honest. People keep asking about cravings, but nothing really, especially not like what you see on tv - send the H out at midnight because you just have to have pickles and ice cream or whatever.
Showing Yet: I'm going to go with yes! H said I even look bigger than yesterday!
Mood: I think I covered the cheesy/sappy vibe. I am honestly in disbelief that this is my life, that I am actually this happy right now. I have never been this happy in my life (not that I haven't had great years/months/memories/whatever, but this is like nothing else). I am so in love with my babies and my husband. I am thankful and grateful every day for these two little miracles. I also can't believe I'm 20 weeks already! The twins site mentioned how common bedrest is and suggested getting stuff done - no pressure though! We are going to get moving, picking a paint colour for the nursery, crib shopping, etc. I want to get stuff done before this growing bump gets too big!
What I am Looking Forward to: I'm so happy right now, I don't even know! I'm just going to live in this moment a while longer :)
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| 20 Weeks - half baked! |

Look at your bump!! You are so so beautiful!! I'm so happy for you and your team purple news.
ReplyDeleteI think knowing that you have a son and daughter in there must be the most surreal, amazing feeling. Reading this post makes me so incredibly happy for you! I can't wait for the next 20 weeks to fly by so you have your son and daughter in your arms!
ReplyDelete:') I am crying happy tears for you! Your joy is so wonderful to see :) Congratulations half baked squared!
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