Thursday, 2 October 2014

Half Baked!

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 :)

20 Weeks - half baked!


3 comments:

  1. Look at your bump!! You are so so beautiful!! I'm so happy for you and your team purple news.

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  2. I 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!

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  3. :') I am crying happy tears for you! Your joy is so wonderful to see :) Congratulations half baked squared!

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