I Make Humans - My oven, Their bun

Oh friends... oh boy, do we have a story for you today!!! This past Monday, we had our 20 week appointment. At this visit, we had a very thorough ultrasound visit. They call this the "anatomy" ultrasound where they check all the limb measurements and the status of brain, bladder, stomach, etc. for each of the babies. We also saw the Dr. just to see how things were going. All the other normal things you do at a 20 week appointment.  The IPs were SO EXCITED to get to see the babies!!! And MAN, the twins put on a show for their parents!!! They were moving and showing out. As we got started with the checks, twin A (the lower one is always twin A as they'll come out first - things I never thought I would know) was getting measured. We saw a big ole head, good sized belly and he had very prominent boy parts which my IPs were very proud of. All boy parents are, right? I had never seen a boy part on ultrasound as I have 3 girls. And I mentioned that I only know what to look for...

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 pre...

This weekend, I was snuggling with a sweet fat cat known as Bash and he laid up on my belly. When he did, I could feel the slightest flutters from the babies!!! It was super exciting. I text the IPs and let them know our oranges were moving about their cabins nicely! They of course got excited, too. Probably within the month, the IPs will be able to feel them themselves!!! I can’t wait to see their faces...❤️ We are now 15 weeks!! 25 to go. It sounds like such a long time when I say it like that. But the truth is this time will pass so quickly and these boys will be here before we know it! They are now the size of naval oranges, about 4.5 inches long and supposedly actually look like baby humans, as opposed to fish or frogs or aliens. Ha! I’ve felt so blessed lately that I’ve had so much support... from so many friends and readers who are following this story. I’ve also had lots of amazing things happening around me over the last couple months but my most favorite is how happy I’ve b...

Hello friends! We’re 1/3 if the way there! The IPs are getting excited and finally comfortable enough to start telling their friends about becoming parents! I’m so happy for them. They made the MOST PRECIOUS baby announcement!! Made me cry in the Drs office. :) The IPs even bought baby beds and have started working on their baby room. I love seeing them so happy and excited!!! 13 weeks down... 27 more to go! Man, that sounds like a lot!!!  My belly is starting to fill out a bit now and I officially can’t wear any of my regular clothes. I have one pair of fat jeans I can wear still and that helps. So glad to be done w meds and shots! Slowly but surely my back end is getting back to normal and without knots and bruises! Haha! The peeing every 5 minutes has started. It’s so frustrating at times. But all in all it just means the boys are growing well and that always makes me happy! Still craving lots of fruits... but don’t have much of an appetite these days. What’s really weird ...

So Monday was an exciting day for my IPs!!!! We had our first visit to the Drs since I stopped meds and they were able to see their little nuggets again!!!! The parents are now so excited and I'm so thrilled they are ready to start telling the world about their baby boys!  This week is week 12 - we have two little plums in there - twin A and twin B(pictured above). On the ultrasound you could see them both moving and waving their little arms and kicking. It was precious! And so made my heart happy to see the IPs so happy!!! Due date is April 2nd and the babies are measuring perfectly. If there's one thing I do well, its grow beautiful healthy babies!!! I also asked about flu shots and massages. And I'm good to go on both!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!! So what's happening in the pregnancy world you ask? Nausea is in full swing Can't sleep on my belly Can't really sleep period. I keep waking up in the middle of the night randomly and am just. Awake. (Hence I'...

Hello friends...  I know, it's been a minute since I last posted. There's so much to update you on, but not that much all at the same time.  Babies are doing good, as far as i know. my belly is definitely getting bigger. I am always so tired. and I have no appetite. but other than that, all seems well.  Since i'm 11w2d now, i get to stop my meds! WOOHOOO!!! Those shots are no joke y'all... my rear end looks like a field of land mine testing. Lots of bruising and swelling but hey... it's working so that's good.  As I expected tho, as I have come off the meds, i'm getting more nauseous. it happened FAST too... I usually lose like 20 lbs in my first trimester with my girls pregnancies so this is all normal.  I'm almost to the point that I can't sleep on my belly. That part is exciting because soon people will actually be able to tell I'm pregnant and not just getting chunky. HAHA! You can be all 'oh you're preg, everyone will know t...

This update is way overdue I know... we are now 9w5d. And I've been so tired, it's been hard to find the energy to finish this post.  #itshardgrowinghumans Well, last Friday the IPs and I were able to hear two sweet little heartbeats!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ They were so happy when they saw two little nuggets on the monitors... it was breathtaking to watch their faces. I was so mad that I didn't have my phone!!! I wanted to video their responses... but I failed! Lol.  I love getting to spend time with them, they are genuinely good humans and I'm so thankful God brought us together for this. I'm not super struck w nausea, but I do get it in waves. I'm thinking the hormones I'm still on is what is helping but I dunno... for sure no scientist in this. But I'll go w it. Hopefully I only have 1 more week of hormones and pills to take! :) My cravings have changed tho. They seem to change weekly... what I can remember from previous pregnancies is I loved salads and fru...