Thursday, 30 October 2014

Viability Day!!

How far along:  24 weeks! 

Babies are the size of:  Cantaloupes. 
What's happening:  Skin is becoming more opaque and has a new pink glow, thanks to small capillaries that recently formed.  Lungs are developing and practicing breathing movements already.
Maternity Clothes:  Lots of maternity clothes and some of my regular clothes still.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep:  Hit or miss, last night was pretty decent though, thankfully!  
Symptoms: The heartburn isn't quite as bad as last week, but it's still there.  I've been a little more uncomfortable this week, the babies seem pretty low, it feels like a lot of weight and pressure in my pelvis.  Oh, and I pee like three times an hour.  
Best Moment of the Week:  H coming home from China and hitting viability today!!  
Miss Anything:  Putting my socks on with ease.  Sounds silly, but I'm already a tall girl, my feet are far away at the best of times - they seem extra far away now, trying to reach around this growing bump!
Cravings/Aversions:  The only consistent thing seems to be fruit, specifically, pineapple.  I think we have had pineapple in the house every day since I got pregnant.  It's just so damn good!
Showing Yet: This is just getting repetitive.  I can still hide it under some larger sweatshirts and jackets - which aren't really doing up anymore, by the way.  I also don't know if he's saying it to make me feel good, but H says I still don't look pregnant from the back - I'll take it, either way!  :)
Mood: So unbelievably happy to make it to viability.  I plan to keep these babies cooking a lot longer yet, but in the early weeks, this felt like an eternity away, and now, here we are.  It is comforting to know that (knock on wood) in case of emergency, they'd have a real chance.  I feel like that's a huge milestone and I'm so excited to be here :)
What I am Looking Forward to:  My mom and I are going OOT for two nights to her friend's B&B.  I was sort of on the fence about it, H just got back, we have a lot of things to do, but she posted on FB about how much it means to her to have one last mother/daughter get away before life gets crazy.  We're so close, it will be nice to have this time away together, and I know my list of things to do will still be here when I get back.  

24 Weeks - Viability day!

7 comments:

  1. YAY for V-day! You still look great! I am glad that you are generally sleeping okay and feeling good! Hoping the heartburn lets up for you soon!

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  2. Woo hoo for V Day! I agree, you look fantastic!

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  3. Such a great milestone! You look great :D

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  4. OMG you hit V-Day!!!! I am a terrible stalker. Congratulations love!!!!!

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  5. Yay for V-day!! Although hopefully the twinlets stay in there for at least another 10 weeks (hopefully 13). Glad your H is home now!

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  6. YAY!! Congrats on hitting V-Day! I'm so happy that you guys have reached this milestone. LOL about the socks! Even though I can still reach my toes, I can barely get my leggings or skinny jeans off without help. It's so uncomfortable/painful!

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  7. Yayayay!!!! this is so awesome! V-day is the best. The trip with your mom sounds like so much fun--enjoy!!!

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