My all-inclusive apology for the next 3-4 months

Hi all,
I think I've reached that "really pregnant" part of the pregnancy already, that most singleton pregnancies don't get until around month 8, the semi-miserable phase when you're uncomfortable all the time and swell easily. And frankly, you just get really irritable and probably irritate everyone else too. I've been fighting a head cold this week and have not felt good which I know doesn't help.

 To my amazing boyfriend, really supportive friends and family, and colleagues: I'm really sorry. 

 I feel bad for people who have to be around me on a regular basis now. I was really hoping that I wouldn't get stuck in this phase for quite some time, but with 2 babies in there, as the rest of all the pregnancy things, it just speeds up the process. I do feel the babies move around all the time now, they even kick my hands if I rest them on my belly. That part is quite adorable. I do feel as though I have an amazing support system around me for which I'm grateful... And I do genuinely try to not take hormones or being incessantly uncomfortable out on anyone, however, I know it's only going to get worse as time goes on. So here's my heartfelt apology to all of you: I'm sorry for anything I might say or do for the next 3-4 months that is offensive to you and.or may be out of character for me. Please be patient with me and forgive me. I hope you'll still love me and be my friend after. 


 Monday, we hit 25 weeks. The babies are working on maturing their lungs, they may start opening their eyes now also able to 'smell' thru the amniotic fluid. It blows my mind how they are able to start practicing these senses when they're inside a sack of fluid. The IPs got to have a sneak peek at the babies last week at our Dr. Apt. Baby boy was hiding his face, but we were able to see some of his facial features. And baby girl was sitting pretty in there, showing off with movements and doing a great job of letting us see her. 

I'm super excited for them because coming up at 28 weeks, we have a BIG appointment! They get to do the 3D ultrasound! I hope there's room for them to see the babies! They are already ahead on the growth charts - at 24 weeks they measured 1lb 7oz each!! I can't imagine how big they'll be in January when we do the 3D ultrasound!! :) I know the parents are beyond excited. :) 

So... general pregnancy updates that you may find entertaining? 
  • Ribs HURT... SO BAD
  • I invested in a maternity belt, it helps with lower back and hip pain. Just not the rib soreness
  • I got my IPs the most sweetest Christmas gift, I can't wait to share it with them!!
  • I have to pee all the time
  • I drink water a lot, which is good, but please see above comment
  • Tylenol shouldn't even be considered a drug - it does nothing to help with aches/pains nor headaches
  • feel swell all the time - Thank God for the boyfriend - who rubs my back and takes care of me, even when his work is kicking his butt
  • I need a chiropractor and masseur to be on call for me daily
  • Bending over is out of the question for me now, if I drop something, it's probably gone... forever
  • I can't seem to get comfortable, ever... sitting, standing, laying, it's really hard these days
  • Sleeping is becoming harder by the day
  • I'm so glad i did all my Christmas shopping early
  • Babies get the hiccups all the time - seriously the cutest things ever
  • All the girls and boyfriend have felt the babies move, I love to have them all involved in this process
  • Still have super-pregnancy smell powers
  • Not really having any weird cravings, just normal stuff like salt and sugar things
I got to have the opportunity to speak to my division about this whole journey, at least up to this point. I was so honored that they wanted to hear about this surrogacy journey - albeit only from my perspective. And I was even more touched by the support and thanks I received after I was able to tell about this amazing adventure. -- So here's a big thanks to all of you who are walking besides us while we experience something so amazing. Thank you for your support, your love and encouragement and your general curiosity for tuning in to hear my weird ramblings. Thank you for supporting my IPs in their journey. I try my best to be respectful for them as their journey is much different than mine, while one cannot be here without the other, I do try to love them as they need to be loved and support them as they are comfortable but it truly melts my heart to hear and see the love and support they receive while we walk this journey together. So... thank you all for being there for us. 

Please pray for us thru the holidays and for my incessant uncomfortableness. 

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