21 Weeks

So last week, our ticker said cantaloupe and I had bananas.  This week, I got the cantaloupes since the ticker says banana.  Hopefully we'll get it right next week.  :)

I think things are looking up....headache-wise, that is.  The backaches, however, are getting the best of me.  I am pleased to say that I haven't taken one of my prescription headache meds since Saturday before I got my last refill.  I've been going to a chiropractor, but I don't know if that's what's making them better, or if I am just at a point in this pregnancy where headaches go away on their own.  Either way, I am a happy camper!!!

As for the girls, they have really started moving a lot more.  This has contributed to my new discomforts, but when I am lying down, I love to feel them kick.  Working is becoming harder because of my back and rib pains, but I am still trying to work as much as possible through the rest of the school-year.  I am also having some pain in the location of my shunt tubing.  It runs down in front of my right rib.  I suspect that Baby B is trying to use it as a Chinese jumprope.  When I lie down on my left side, the pain goes away.  :)

Oh, I've also developed a "pregnancy rash" on the upper right of my belly.  I'm not quite sure how to describe it.  Sometimes it itches, but other times it stings, or burns.  Every once in a while it feels like it's actually under my skin.  I am doing really well with not scratching it, but I am going to need a lot more lotion!!  Good thing it's getting a little warmer, because I hang out in my sports bra after work!

I am so excited about these girls.  I just can't wait to meet them!!

DATA:

How far along? 21 weeks

Babies are the size of a: cantaloupe

Maternity clothes? LOVE them!

Have you told family and friends? Yes.

Stretch marks? Not from the pregnancy  ;)

Symptoms: Headaches are almost gone.  YAY!!  Having more backaches and the ribs are hurting.  Twin B is making contact with the shunt tube also.

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

Best moment this week:  I got a prenatal massage today.  It was great.

Miss Anything?  Being able to sit for more than 10 minutes.

Number of times I get up to pee each night: Back up to about 6.  Basically, when I wake up to shift positions, I get up to pee.

Movement: TONS of movement.  I love it!

Food cravings: I would kill for a drumstick right now…the ice cream kind.

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

Have you started to show yet: Yup.  I feel huge.

Gender: Both GIRLS!!!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? It’s pretty much gone.  But at least it’s still flat.

Mood: Blah

Looking forward to: Going to sit in the hot tub for a bit.  Hurry up Jeff!!

Weight Gain: 11 pounds.

Ok, now for the shocker photos of the week....