34 week update

Here we are 34 weeks are still going STRONG!

Do I dare show you what I look like?! I'm not a fan of how I've turned out as a pregnant lady. Although I am carrying multiples... I miss my body, energy, and fast paced self.

Good news is as a fitness coach- I'll have it back :)  Check my site out---> www.lyndsiweise.com

I took this at my docs office today. Holy Mother I am HUGE!

The boys are just under 6lbs right now and growing strong. They must be enjoying their time because all my contractions and everything concerning has stopped. So now it's just getting to 37-38 weeks.

At this point though- I am safe to have them if they decide to come early.

Check out what they are up to!

Brock has a mind of his own- here he's looking at us...

It's much clearer on the actual screen at the ultrasound but you can kinda see here.

Here they are still having Italian conversations- if I had to guess they are plotting their escape !

So that's about all that's happening right now. 

The nursery is pretty much set! I'm working on pictures to show.

Here is one of the back wall- the changing table and my feeding chair, the bouncer seats they'll be fed in since I can hold both. We are looking forward to their arrival :)

Twin Halfway mark!

I'm about 18.5 weeks, and in the world of twin pregnancy 36 wk is full term ! Therefore in my opinion, I'm halfway through!

This week we FINALLY got our HOUSE!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Check it out!

It's a nice big old blue house! We both saw it and instantly LOVED it! Signed the papers the same day!

It's been a BLUE kinda year for me.  2 Boys, a Blue Durango, and a big blue house!

This house has a sweet patio in the back, rod iron style fence perfect for Bailey! It also has 2 large yards on the side of the house :)

I'll post more pics once we're settled inside!  We move later this week!

Last Sunday our friend Niki took me to register. Whew. What an adventure. There is so much detail that goes into registry. It's overload, but if you take it little by little it'll be okay. We got all the small items nailed down. If you have a friend who can help you... take advantage!! It's very helpful!

I went to another twin consignment sale Friday night- My mom was on the hunt for a stroller. We happen to hit one of the more popular strollers which was a great deal for her. She picked up a couple bouncer chairs and I grabbed a couple space save high chairs for my mother in law along with a pack n play!

Space savers sit on one of your kitchen chairs (2 in my case!) and they basically are sitting at the table with you. They are great! They grow to toddler size in them :)
If you're struggling with money, these resales are great, the items are not worn out, most barely used since they're needed for such a short amount of time.

Here is my 18 wk pic!  Next ultrasound is up this week! I'll be in touch :)

17 WEEKS What am I having?!

I had a lot of fun this week!  First though, I did experience some crazy groin pain.
I figured it was a stretching thing but called the doc anyway.

They decided to bring my in for an emergency ultrasound, about 2 days before my scheduled appt.

So freaking out- I went and Hal met me there. I was freaking out/excited/nervous etc because I could maybe see if they were boys or girls, but was also facing whatever this pain might be.

I had no signs or concerns so I felt it was stretching, but hey when the doc calls you in- YOU GO!

We got into ultrasound and the twins were flipping all over the place, breech to head down to breech to head down. Then mooning us, kicking, wiggling their arms, and kept turning to the right so we could not see.

Now twin ultrasounds take about an hour, all the measurements, plus the heart rates, and of course the gender :)

Everytime the tech tried to catch the gender, they'd flip around, or moon her with legs shut!

It was annoying and funny all at once.

She said 'i hope you are ready for this energy!'

Finally after a good hour of back and forth- they showed their stuff and both are BOYS!

I went in for my regularly scheduled appointment on Thursday and we did confirm both being boys!

Pretty exciting!!!  Little athletes on the way!

Now to work on names! Although I feel I wont really know until I see their face.

It was an awesome week.

I'm growing, and right on point- they're about a week or 2 ahead in size and 8 oz in weight each! According to my little email I get every week they should be about 4-5 oz, so I'd say a little large is good for twins! They are doing really well.

I'll probably say this a million times, but I am looking forward to their arrival :)

Bailey- I think is too :)

Here is how we told everyone after I teased my FB asking everyone to predict first :) I wanted to play the game! It was fun!  As you can see Baby B is showing off very well, his little hand is up by his chin... Baby A.. well he's mooning us :)

11.5 Weeks

I dont want to say the first trimester has been a blur.... but... i can't lie. It kinda has.

I get sick fairly often. If it's not hugging the toilet then it's sitting in my chest and I'm fighting it to stay down.  Sorry for the details but that is how I feel like 24/7.

When I could not keep water down anymore I got my hands on zolfran the med that is amazing!!!
It like instantly cures your sickness!

When you're sick- you dont take down water or food and well we need to hydrate especially in this summer heat.

Chicago has been god awful this year for weather. According to the news it has been the worst summer in 5 years. I've never so badly ever wanted fall here so fast!  I CANNOT WAIT!

Chili, Pumpkins goods, Cornbread, Soup!  YUM YUM!

I'd say my main craving at this time is Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I hit up Panera A LOT!
Sometimes I add in a salad with it. But Soup has been amazing for me! Yes that's right HOT soup in July!!!

So we've seen the babies a couple times now.  This past week was great- they were sitting breech and putting on a show for us! Baby B was a lot more active than Baby A- so naturally Baby B takes after me right?!?! hehe!

Their heartrates are at 156 & 160 and they're size was 11w2d and 11w3d. Which was a couple days ahead- no complaints there! Bigger is better :)

I've been told I'll delivery early- I'll be interested to see if that happens. I was also told my delivering/labor options.  My gut says I'll end up with a C but perhaps natural will happen. Depends on how they are faced!

It's cool- everything has been great news!  We finally told everyone and with social media being the way to get news- sooner than your own channel 5- Facebook Official and the word is out!

I'm grateful to have a stay at home job- although I've struggled the past couple weeks because of my exhaustion and sickness. It's nice to have that luxury so I can work when I need to and when I dont need to.

I'm not sure what my plan is once they arrive. It'll be a busy time is all I know. I dont want to pressure myself to get work done, but I also have goals I'd like to meet!  I'm sure I'll find a balance with time. Thank God I can work from my cell phone :)

Our house looks to be selling now- looks like we have a couple more weeks until we have to move. Our next house isn't ready yet- so we are looking at moving downtown with MK for a little while until our house is ready.  I believe in November.  I'd just like to be settled before they arrive!! It could be super early or later on...  of course I've heard a million stories- 28wks, 30 wks, 34 wks, 36 wks, 38 wks.... that basically puts me on Dec 2012- Jan or Feb 2013!

I'm just taking it one day at a time and praying for the best- 2 healthy-safely delivered babies on the right date!

I'll leave you with some pictures from the last ultrasound!