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 :)

Twin Shopping

I went to a twin consignment sale on Friday night with Hal. We went in with no expectations since I am only in week 16 and have a ways to go as well as a shower ahead.

But we thought lets see what we can find and if anything would be beneficial we can keep off the registry or even better for the parents homes!

Sure enough we found the main thing we wanted which was the Double Snap N Go Stroller.

This piece is designed to last a good 3-4 months and then you move onto a regular stroller.

I need both so I figured I could get at least one at the consignment sale.

It actually was a great move on our part, although super crazy, long lines, and tons of people.

I honestly had no clue so many people had twins out there!!

We left with 2 highchairs, 1 pack n play, 2 play mat gyms, the double snap n go stroller and 2 small swing/bouncer chairs... all for under $200!

Most of this stuff will be at my moms house, but the nice thing about this is I can go back and resell items or get more items!

They do 2 large sales a year and these moms are serious! They show up with their big baskets ready to shop!

I was so unprepared, so I stuck with the big stuff and actually got to go into the express line and check out fast!

I think Hal was on overload listening to all the twin moms chat and discuss their lives and the items and the need for double! But it was super cool to meet new people!

Now this week- week 17... we go to find out what we have :)   I'm not holding my breath though, just in case they dont cooperate!

                                        One of the twin highchairs for my parents house!

                                                   
High Chairs, play mats, swing/bouncy chairs, pack n play, Double Snap n Go... takes up the whole Durango!

16 weeks

I just got back from Arizona and had a decent traveling experience other than being padded down by security.

Must be something about pregnant ladies? It happened in Chicago & AZ! GRRRRRR

That being said I did get a pre-board for both flights, and was able to have a lot of space... able to stand up as much as needed and keep from getting sick!

I did for a while there think I'd burn those poor babies with as HOT as AZ gets! Seriously Hal thought I was crazy. Probably a pregnant thing!

Now I am officially home in Chicago until the twins are born!

I got a doppler which is fun to find their heartbeats and listen.

Baby A on the right seems to pop up right away, and then finding Baby B... well he/she is HIDING!!!

I'm pretty big at this point, definitely into maternity clothes, and had a great check up at the doc last week.

I'm looking forward to next weeks ultrasound- those are the best!

Sickness is much less, but not completely gone and energy has come back which is nice.

Although I'm still very cautious with twins, trying to avoid bedrest if I can. So limiting activity and resting as much as I can now!

Twins are full term at 36wks so... almost halfway there!

We are starting to look at names and picking out registry items :)

I'm praying for 2 healthy babies with safe delivery arrival to come soon!

I did read they're about 4 inch in size now and 2.5 oz in weight!  I gained 4lbs this month, which is right on track for the pregnancy!

Now that I can cook again and deal more in the kitchen I'm ready for healthier foods. Whew that 1st trimester was ROUGH!

14 weeks!

Happy 14weeks!

Well to me and the twins anyway :)

I'm officially in 2nd trimester! WOOT WOOT!

I'm feeling a bit better. Still got medicine in case I get sick. Still taking naps.

The bump has set in too! It's not too big, but it's enough for me to not fit in other clothes anymore.

Currently I'm working with 4 dresses. Perhaps I need to shop?

I got a little doppler to hear their heartbeats when I want. Little did I know they are SOOOO deep and hard to get to!  I've heard one here and there. I think they move around too much. I think I can hear it maybe 10 seconds and then off they go.

I'm starting to have a little tailbone pain when I sit too long... perhaps where the are at right now is affecting my tailbone? I'm not sure yet.

But I'll be into the doc on Monday for a check up to see whats going on with them.

No ultrasound- that's coming up in a couple weeks! We get to see what they are :)

Yep, that's right- we plan to find out!

I managed to start registration. I got the cribs, and dressers picked out. The Carseats and Stroller (S)

YAH I need 2!  The 1st couple months I'll need a frame piece to help me with carrying 2 car seats so the Double Snap N Go has to go on the list! However I am trying to do some consignment shopping for it, so I can get it used.  I seriously will be done with it within 2-4 months!

After Strollers, CarSeats, and Cribs I needed a nap.  I'll go back to work on more later. Niki is going to help me figure a lot out. THANK GOD! Buy Buy Baby is one overwhelming place!

We're heading out to Arizona next week for a week! Should be nice. I'm looking forward to the change of pace. The 1st trimester was very groundhog day style for me.  Wake up, sick, tired, fight the sick, not wanna eat, but eat, eating crap because healthy food makes me gag, so did the crap though!!! Then going back to sleep. AHHHH the joys of the 1st trimester!  Seriously though, I started to feel guilty because I want to have the littles here so bad and this is part of the process!

Now I'm embracing 2nd trimester, starting to enjoy everything, getting excited for the upcoming months!  I love Fall, and the holidays are always great!!!

We're expected to be moved into our new home by November!  Thank God because I imagine with twins I might start nesting early on!!  Lord knows they're going to arrive early on!

Here's a picture of me- 14 wks right before I got my hair done! AHHH to be human again! Fresh Color, Fresh Cut! I feel MUCH better!!!

More updates to come on the Weise Twins growth soon!

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!

2nd Ultrasound back to regular doctor

The nausea is pretty rough. I think I will survive but it's hard.

I'm not into healthy food, which I really need for these guys. So I'm frustrated with that.
Hal made me a bunch of turkey burgers and taco meat to help keep healthy. But whew my body is not interested in any veggies at all. In fact I gag thinking about it. So hopefully the 2nd trimester will be better.

If anything, I know how to get the weight off after :)  Here I thought I could control this and would eat super healthy while pregnant when my time finally came, but I can't even look in my fridge without gagging. I can't make food... I do what I have to, but ugh!   Smells are rough too.

Sometimes it's easier to just sleep ;)

I went back to my doc who kept congratulating us- that was cool.

I got to chat with my nurses and while I thought they'd put me on a scale (yikes) they didn't. They just scanned me and checked out the babies heart beats.

They were hiding behind each other, so it was hard to see one of them. Little stinkers.

Finally we saw both-  Baby A- 175
                                   Baby B- 160

And both measured at 7w4d!


Doc told me I didn't have to come back for another 3 weeks. Guess that's great news.

I have no concerns right now- no issues.

I personally have heard tons of horror stories so of course they run in the back of my head, and I started drilling him with questions about my horror stories. He told me to stop listening!

Anything can happen to anyone. It's one of those situations.

I believe this is my time- our time- it's time for the Weise Family. We'll be doubling before we know it!

Doc said- you WILL deliver early. I guess full term for twins is 36 wks, so rather than Feb 22, I'm thinking late January they'll be here.  It's crazy to think that as soon as the holidays grow close, time will fly and the babies will be here.

I'm just happy with 2 healthy, safe delivered babies :)