Another week down! I can't believe I'm almost in the next trimester! My bump is in full swing this week for sure. There is no denying it!
How far along?
12 weeks 3 days!
Trimester?
1st
How many days until my due date?
193 days if I make it to Feb. 8th, which is highly unlikely!
How big are the babies?
The babies are the size of a lime!
My ovaries are still swollen so that's attributing to some of the weight gain, but I've only gained 3 pounds. Which is weird and crazy because I feel like and look like I've gained about 10 pounds in my belly. lol. Luckily so far it's all in the belly. I'm hoping it stays that way!
What milestone did the babies reach this week?
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes! The babies fingers will soon begin to open and close. Their mouths will make sucking movements. Toes will curl, and eye muscles will clench. Nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and synapses are forming furiously in their brains. If I prod my abdomen, the babies will squirm in response. The babies intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into the abdominal cavity, and the kidneys will begin excreting urine into their bladders. Their faces look unquestionably human: their eyes have moved from the sides to the front of the head, and the ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, the babies are just over 2 inches long!
Pregnancy Symptoms?
Still some nausea. Still pretty tired and I have to go to the bathroom a lot!
Cravings/Aversions?
Things I've craved this week: Cheese Its, Dr. Pepper with vanilla, grapes, cherry sparkle laffy taffy, strawberry pop tarts, banana pudding, anything chocolate, spaghetti o's, chicken noodle soup, and tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden.
I still don't want anything to do with corn, bbq, meat of any kind, and broccoli.
Best moment of the week?
One of the best moments of the week was reaching this point because I know the risks go down quite a bit. Also getting to see the babies who are rapidly growing and I'm showing it!!! They look little acrobats on the ultrasound, flipping, kicking, punching, and yes we got to see Baby A suck it's thumb. We have a pretty good idea of the sex of the babies, but we aren't telling anyone yet. That was a pretty exciting moment this week was figuring out what we think they are!
I'm excited to go to my high risk doctor for the first time this week! I'm hoping everything will look good, so that he will release me back to Dr. Monterubio only. I'm excited to meet Dr. Paul and to see what he has to say about carrying and delivering twins!
What I'm loving?
I pretty much most days love being pregnant. It's so surreal to think I'm growing two people in my stomach! I love being pampered by Jared, like it was any different before haha, but he takes good care of me and of course is showing me what I already knew...he will be the best daddy!
What I'm looking forward to?
Going to Kansas City this weekend!!! Did I ever mention I love it there??? Karsyn & Kaia coming back with us for a week to visit! This will be their first experience at the county fair. It should be a good culture shock for them! haha. Also, maybe doing a gender reveal photo shoot! Oh and also to be out of the 1st trimester!!!!!!!!!!
What emotions have I experienced this week?
Very emotional! I cry over silly things for example I stubbed my toe which didn't really hurt, but I cried because I was mad I did it. haha. Very excited this week as well because this is the end of my first trimester which I thought would probably creep by but it has flown by!!!
Boys, Girls, or Both?
You will have to wait & See!!!
Movement?
I'm excited to add this title to my list this week! I really didn't think that it was possible to feel anything this early on, however, I have felt the little babies! If I push in on my belly or hold my hand there for a while every once in a while I feel a flutter. I can't wait for Jared to be able to feel it soon! It is very special that I can feel it though.
Nesting?
I have the nursery also completed. Just waiting on wall art, and adding the accent colors depending on genders! I'm so happy it's all done considering they could be here by the end of the year!
Devotional from the book, "Expecting Praying for your Child's Development Body & Soul":
This week it's all about Service: Hands. "She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." -Proverbs 31:20
Lord my babies hands are completely formed. Your loving hands have carefully crafted theirs, and I'm in awe. I'm reminded of the song I sang as a child, "Be careful little hands what you do." Lord, my children's hands have so much potential--to do good and to get in trouble. Will you help them to use their hands to love and serve others? Will you give them a heart that loves deeply? Fill them with a strong desire to help those less fortunate than themselves? May they be less worried about keeping their hands physically beautiful and more concerned about attending to the needs of others. They could rake leaves for an elderly neighbor, serve meals at a soup kitchen, care for a younger cousin or sibling. Bless those little hands, God. May they not be idle, but may they always be reaching out and touching the lives of every person they meet!
You're bump is still so small. I know it feels huge now but just wait!!
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When are you suppose to find out what you're having?
Hey Ash! Some days its bigger than others lol. It's weird. Thank you!!! We are so excited too! I want the time to pass fast so we can meet them, but at the same time I want to enjoy the experience of being pregnant. It's still so surreal. I've waited so long for this to happen! Well we know what we are having. The joys of having a husband that does ultrasounds. We aren't telling anyone for a while though just so we can keep making sure. We thought about doing a gender reveal photo shoot...If I can keep a secret that long. haha! Your pregnancy has flown by! I mean each week I'm like holy cow she is already that far?! You look so good and I love his name!
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