30 Weeks

Wow - I am not getting any better at keeping things updated am I? Yikes. Next post will be 31 weeks and since I have an MFM appointment the same day, there will definitely be more to report on. I also promise an update on the 4th and final baby shower along with a nursery update - maybe even a sneak peek.

But for now... here we are with the 30 week details.

Your baby's the size of a cucumber!

Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow.

your baby at 30 weeks

• His skin is getting smoother.
• But his brain is getting wrinklier -- to make way for all that essential brain tissue.
• He's now strong enough to grasp a finger!

30 Week Bump

Too tired to even stand up for Bump pictures anymore. LOL! But I am enjoying that Pumpkin Spice Latte.

And for a totally different perspective. 

Twin Closet Madness!

29 Weeks

Your baby's the size of an acorn squash!

Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, we weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but he's still got a ways to go -- can you believe he'll triple in weight before birth?

your baby at 29 weeks

• He's getting a little cramped in there, since he's growing so fast. But you probably already realize that, since you're getting all those jabs and kicks.
• He's growing white fat deposits under his skin, and his energy is surging because of it.
• Feel a subtle twitch? It might be baby hiccupping.

28 Weeks

Yeah, I know. I feel like I am phoning in this post before the clock rolls over onto 29 weeks. these stats are kind of funny to me this week though. Estimated weight of 1.5 to 2.5 lbs? My girls were 2.5 pounds LAST week.

I know it's all just a guess, but I really feel like they are growing faster than the average singleton. And that's crazy.

I definitely feel like I am growing, that's for sure.

Your baby's the size of an eggplant!

Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches.

your baby at 28 weeks

• She's starting to develop more fat, so her wrinkly skin will start to get smoother.
• Her lungs are mature enough that she'd probably survive if she was born now. Wow!

Baby Shower #3

Last weekend was my big shower thrown by my Junior League friends. It was amazing. The girls received so many nice and thoughtful gifts. I feel so incredibly blessed. And a bit overwhelmed to be honest. I had always thought that it would be so much fun to register, have baby showers and get gifts, but it really is kind of awkward. It's not that easy being the center of attention for that long and have so many people doing wonderful things for you and giving you so many nice gifts. It is far better than any expectation that I ever had. It's also humbling. I really am reminded how lucky I am to have so many wonderful and amazing women in my life. So many women that love and care for me and in turn will love and care for my girls.

Here are a few pics from the shower. I have more on my camera that I need to download, but here are some from my mom's iPhone. I still need to get pics from the first two showers.

Is this too much booze for a baby shower?

My lovely hostesses Jessica, Amanda, Jamie and Joy.

All the girls gathered around the kitchen island. This is usually a good place to find us at parties. 

The amazing food. 

More amazing food.

Popcorn! Mac & Cheese, Jalapeno Ranch, Caramel and Cinnamon Toast. Yum!

Plus the beautiful name pictures Jamie had drawn for the girls.

Popcorn treats to go.

It was a great party and I am so thankful for everyone who was there to celebrate with us. Here we are a week later and I think I have just about everything washed and put away. Almost anyway. Time is ticking away. Less than 10 weeks to go!

28 Week Bump

More details coming soon, but for now, enjoy...

27 Weeks

Wow - 27 weeks! I almost can't believe it.

On Tuesday, I went back to Dr. Ryder's office for my 3-hour Glucose Tolerance test. I should get the results tomorrow. I pray I do not have gestational diabetes. I don't think I do. The girls are big but I have not gained enough weight to have it I don't think.

I also had my monthly appointment with Dr. Weiss, the MFM, yesterday and the girls look great. Audrey weighed in at an estimated 2lbs 7 oz and Lydia at 2 bs 6oz. Ultrasound also showed that my cervix is still long and closed. Both have now flipped breech with Audrey just a little lower than Lydia. I could tell that they had turned or something as I was feeling less pain. Oh, I am still in a lot of pain, but it's not quite as bad. Sleep is rough, the stair are worse and forget getting up if I forget and sit on the floor. But I am hanging in there. Less than 11 weeks to go. I even managed a trip to Buy Buy Baby with mom to purchase a few items. I had some 20% off coupons that were expiring that I did not want to go to waste. I have been sorting through the clothes and trying to at least get the newborn stuff washed. I might have gone a little overboard in the clothing purchase department. I just can't resist the cute matching baby clothes.

Brandon came over today to help me continue to work on the nursery. We went up to Ikea and picked up on of the cribs. It is now put together in the nursery which is really starting to make this real. I also scored a Double Snap N Go stroller off Craig's List for $40 which we picked up today as well.

My Baby Shower thrown by my JLCC friends is Saturday and I am really looking forward to it. With Jamie, Joy and Amanda in charge I am sure it will be fabulous. After that, I will still have one more shower to go. I truly am blessed to have so many people that love me and the girls. I don't know what I would do without all the support.

And now for the 27 week details.

Your baby's the size of a rutabaga!

At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she's not just getting bigger, she's getting smarter.

your baby at 27 weeks

• She's practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs.
• It's official: Baby's showing brain activity! And her brain will keep on getting more complex.