19 Weeks

This week had a lot of ups and downs. I would say that I had more good days (as far as the headaches) than bad days. I was able to work on Monday and Thursday, which I always enjoy. Tuesday and Wednesday, I wasn't feeling great. Tuesday it was allergies and Wednesday it was a bad headache. They don't seem to be occurring as often though, which is great!

On Thursday, we had our appointment with a Genetic Counselor to go over our risk factors for different things. We were recommended to do this because of my Hydrocephalus and also because we are having twins. It was great to find out that we have an extremely LOW likelihood of having any of the disorders come up with our babies. After that appointment, we had the LONGEST ultrasound ever! I was on the table for over an hour, which got very uncomfortable at times. Luckily, she let me get up to go to the bathroom a couple of times, so I was able to survive. It was awesome to see our babies again, and on a higher quality screen this time. 

The babies are both growing like crazy. Twin A measured at 19 weeks 6 days, and Twin B measured at 20 weeks. We are technically only at 19 weeks today, so they are both a little ahead of schedule. I hope they slow down a little, or I am going to be having a hard time getting around in no time!!

We were able to get a confirmation of genders on both babies. We are so excited to be having two little girls. They are so active and already starting to kick each other. I could watch them on the screen all day long...if it wasn't so uncomfortable to lie there!!!

Now, we just need to make a decision on names and get their room cleaned out and ready for them. I can't believe how fast this is all happening. It's amazing though.

DATA:

How far along? 19 weeks

Babies are the size of a: mango  

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!

Have you told family and friends? Yes.

Stretch marks? Not from the pregnancy  ;)

Symptoms: HA! I’m having major belly discomfort, and the headaches, both from the pregnancy and allergies.

Sleep: Some nights are good. Still having trouble getting comfortable.

Best moment this week:  Found out FOR SURE that both babies are GIRLS.

Miss Anything?  Feeling normal.

Number of times I get up to pee each night: Only about 3 this week.

Movement: Lots of movement. Trying to figure out how to tell A from B.

Food cravings: Tacos.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smells still bother me, but not as much.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, and I am feeling HUGE…even though I’m not that big yet.

Gender: Both GIRLS!!!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? WAY shallow!

Mood: Blah

Looking forward to: Getting a belly support band. I’m hoping that will make me a little more comfortable.

Weight Gain: 8.6 pounds.