Hello old friend...

Every time I write one of these blog entries, I feel like I’m starting to pen a letter to my oldest and dearest of friends. We pick up right where we left off...

I­t­s been a couple weeks since I’ve posted an update and a lot has happened since our last conversation. 
    First, I did have a situation of spotting a few weeks ago, around week 15. I went to the dr the next morning but he pretty much told me I just needed to slow my roll and settle myself. All was well with the babies. Ultrasound confirmed two super strong babies who were settled in their bunk beds. This was just before I was 16 weeks and we were surprised to get to see them so soon bc we didn’t have an ultrasound scheduled. But the boys are doing so good!!! They’re growing so fast!!!  My Dr did tell me I needed to slow my roll. In his words, 2 is significantly more than 1. I know this seems like simple math, but when I was pregnant with my girls, I didn't have to curtail my activities until the end of my pregnancies. I could do almost everything I would normally do - walk around, stay on my feet, attend events, etc. However, like simple math, 2 is greater than 1. My belly is growing at an exponential rate and there's more weight in there than I'm used to with being pregnant. So... I do have slow my roll. I am taking it easier and resting more and understanding that I can't get up and go like I would like. 
  • Next, I have been very busy with my girls lately. My oldest daughter had her state band competition. My middle daughter helps with the Sr. High band and also did a fantastic job! The Colorguard got first place in the state! I am so proud of my girls!!!! My Red Head did a fantastic job with her role, she helped with the props on the field and she was front and center! :) Every time I watch them perform, I tear up. I get overwhelmed with pride and adoration for them following in our footsteps with music and it inevitably brings me to tears. I cannot contain how proud of the girls I am and how much joy I get from watching them work so hard and take such pride in their work for something so beautiful and fun. What they're doing now will take them so far in life. I feel tremendously blessed by them and how well we're raising them. 
  • I can tell you despite how very busy we have all been, I have been well taken care of. My Favorite (AKA the boyfriend) has been very good to me and the girls. He makes me rest and take it easy on the weekends the girls are with their dad. He checks on me constantly and does all he can to make sure I'm comfortable and cared for. He and his family! To say he makes me happy is an understatement, he brings me peace in this world of chaos, brings love in a world of hate - he makes me feel safe amid all the unrest around us. He's still the biggest surprise I've had thru this entire experience. I also feel tremendously blessed to have him in our lives as well. I've never been treated better.  He has met the IP's as well and all is good their. He's very supportive of 
  • Finally, I have significantly cut back on my activities. Even with my girls being so busy, I have significantly slowed down and trying to make good decisions on what to go to and trying prioritize the activities appropriately. 
Some of the things happening with babies:
    • The babies have been moving around A LOT
    • I've had a lot of headaches, but they have significantly eased up in the last week
    • Swelling in my feet has begun when i'm on my feet a lot during the day 
    • I do graze thru the day. The real estate inside my belly is VERY limited and I don't have enough room for much, so when I do it, it's about 1/2 of what a normal meal used to be. but I do snack A LOT and enjoy what little I do get to eat
    • Sleep is starting to become easier and more manageable achieve
    • My belly feels like it gets bigger each day!!!! (See pic below at 18 weeks)
    • We're 1/2 way there... and this scares me because my belly is already so big! 
    • I still tire really easily (hence the slowing my roll) and take breaks when I do start to get worn out
    • Cravings: anything citrus - lots of lemonade, orange juice, pineapple, anything citrus/fruity 
    • I have not wanted Mexican food lately and I feel like I'm cheating on my best friend. Not having Mexican food is similar to denying my heritage! 
    • I have been having very mild cramping on the regular. I usually just make sure I sit down and rest and drink water and they tend to go away pretty quickly but sometimes they can be painful and annoying

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