[ 14 Week Appointment ]

So today was my second appointment. Everything seems to be in order, except my blood pressure is a little high. Something that of course runs in my family, but I need to drink more fluids and reduce my salt intake.

I've lost another 5 lbs, so that makes it a total of 11 lbs since week 10. Really?! Are you sure I haven't gained 11 lbs? Because it sure does look like it!! The Doctor doesn't seem too worried. He said that it's very common for mothers of multiples to lose weight in their first trimester. However, he said that if I lose weight at my 18 week appointment, we have some problems. With my appetite coming back, I don't think we'll have any problems!

I did ask my Doctor about our March trip to New York to see the Jordan Drill Team Charlonians compete at Nationals. GO JESSICA! But he doesn't seem too optomistic. By the time we leave, I'll be 25-26 weeks along and he said that can be an iffy time for a mother carrying multiples. He said we'll play it by ear and see how I'm doing when it comes closer. I know some people will say I'm okay to fly, but I think I'm going to take my Dr's advice even if it means I can't go. I don't want to risk anything, especially premature labor. So I guess we'll have to wait and see!

We've set up my 20 week appointment for February 9th! Can't wait to find out what we are having. Most of the family have settled on 2 boys... but I'm at least hoping for 1 girl. I've gotta give my Dad a grandaughter and the last 2 babies on my Mom's side have been boys. We need a girl!!

I'll keep posting on the progress and I'll be sure to post as soon as I know what we're having! It's so exciting, I can't wait!!

Bring on the Holidays!

I am ready for the holidays!! All my shopping is done, gifts are wrapped and plans are made! This year we have lucked out and have plans with all the family on different days! I can't tell you how hard it is to see multiple families in one day... you just can't do it!

We'll see Kelly's family on Wednesday night, spend Christmas Eve and Day with Dad and Nancy and then see my Mom and Kel the day after Christmas. You don't know how happy I am that it has worked out this way this year! I was not looking forward to running around all day trying to fit everyone in. Especially with how irritable I've been lately. Gotta love those pregnancy hormones!

Plus, I procrastinated with shopping... I always do. I still hadn't done anything for the parents. But Erica and I went out this morning with a mission and were able to get both sets of parents taken care of!! We did awesome!

So tonight was spent eating Mom's sugar cookies (so yummy!) and wrapping Christmas presents. I'm so relieved that I can go into this next week knowing that it will be a relaxing Christmas. No running around, just spending time with family and having a great time. Sorry no Christmas card this year, we were kinda distracted. But I'll tell you, next year you will see one cute card!!

Sending our love to you all this Holiday Season! I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year!!
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Meet the Babies!!

Kelly and I had our second ultrasound yesterday! It wasn't the best 10 minutes of my life, only because the non personable ultrasound tech seemed to enjoy pressing hard on my stomach a little too much. But we left with our first baby photos!

Meet Baby#1
Measuring 11.5 weeks and heart rate at 167.

Meet Baby#2
Measuring 11.5 weeks and heart rate at 171.

Here they are together!

Kelly thinks the baby lying vertically looks like a little robot... and Erica thinks the one laying horizontally takes after me, because it's being lazy!! But there they are!! Two babies... in my belly. It's still so hard to believe. I don't even think it will really hit Kelly or me until we are both holding the cuties!

As for me, I'm doing much better. I mean, I'm past the sickness (knock on wood) and moving on to the body aches. Mostly it's been my back and my stomach. A lot of stretching going on to try and fit these two in there. I still am having trouble eating. I think it's weird to be starving but have no appetite. Food just doesn't sound appealing and it's difficult for me to eat. More so in the evening... I've been doing good with being able to eat some cereal in the morning, but I have to work on dinner.

I've been trying to hold out on buying maternity clothes, but I don't think I'll be able to do that much longer. With my stomach stretching and expanding double what a single baby would be, my pants no longer fit. Luckily I've got Mom and Nancy who just can't wait to take me shopping! I'm definitely starting to show and haven't decided on whether or not I'll be posting pictures. If you were to look at me and not know I was pregnant... just get me to laugh. My entire round stomach bounces up and down, like a jello mold! It's pretty funny to see!

But that's all for now!! Just going to try and get through the holidays in one piece. My next appointment will be after Christmas, but I don't expect anything big. But I will certainly keep you guys all updated!

If I don't see or talk to any of you before the holiday...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! We love you all!!