19 weeks

 

How Far Along: 19 weeks

 

Size of Babies: As of last appt a few weeks ago....both babies were 5 ounces. According to the pregnancy twin calendar, their aprroximately 10 ounces and 9 inches long. We will find out the exact size at our appointment next week. Each baby’s skin is now covered with a fine, downy growth of hair and a white, slippery material, called vernix, which will protect their delicate skin before birth. The eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair on their heads have begun to form and the nails should be visible on their fingers and toes. We can't wait to see how much they've developed at the next ultrasound.

Total Weight Gain: I believe 12 lbs. I'll let you know after the next doctor's visit. :)

Maternity Clothes: Same 'ole stuff; however, I tried on a pair of my jeans and they still fit {well with the belly band that is! haha}

Gender: Boy & Girl....a little Brandon  & a little Stacey. We have our names picked out but we're still praying about it to make sure that's what God wants.

Movement: I feel these little boogers all the time. I haven't quite been able to figure out what's the foot and what's the arm and stuff like that but I can feel them. It feels like knots in my stomach. It's sooo funny because sometimes I can look down at my tummy and it's whop-sided. I think the little girl likes to lay sideways. She's a mess....at the last ultrasound we were trying to focus in on the little boy and the girls foot was up against his head.

Food Cravings: Haven't really been craving anything lately. I'm still loving sweet tea though! I get it on very special occasions {which means....when my dear husband allows it! lol!}

What I Miss: Sleeping on my stomach. There's been so many times I wanna flop down on the couch on my stomach.

Sleep: Still sleeping with 4 pillows. That's the only way I'm somewhat comfortable. Now, I'm trying to get used to sleeping on my left side. After so many weeks, I'm not suppose to be sleeping on my back anymore. That has been a bummer. I had finally gotten used to sleeping on my back. I "try" to sleep on my left side with 2 pillows under my head, 1 body pillow that I snuggle up to and sorta stick under my belly and 1 pregnany pillow in-between my legs. Brandon wakes up during the night some nights and I've rolled to my back and he wakes me up and has me roll to my side. The only other way I'm comfortable is if I'm sitting  up on the couch. Believe it or not I sleep pretty good sitting up. {My head falls over tho! haha}

Symptoms now: I feel g-r-e-a-t!! No complaints!! I do get tired at the end of the day but that's normal for me. I did that before I was pregnant. lol Oh yeah....I forgot...my feet have started aching.

 

What I'm looking forward to this week: Labor Day!!! I'm off work and Brandon's out of school!!! It's gonna be a 4 day week next week. Can't wait!!!! :) :)

 

Next Appointment: Our next appointment is next Friday with the specialist. We can't wait to see how much our babies have grown.