26 weeks (with twins)

How far along? 26 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss: +27lbs 2 weeks ago.  We shall see on Thursday at my appointment.
Maternity clothes? Oh YES!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: When I do sleep it's okay.  Waking up with back/hip/leg pain most nights which isn't fun.
Best moment this week: Ultrasound appointment in a few hours!!
Movement: Yes they are having a party in there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles
Labor Signs: Not so much recently.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Being able to be active.
What I am looking forward to: Getting off of bed rest!  More to come...
Milestone: 26 weeks! 

Two weeks ago, my blood pressure started going higher so I was put on modified bed rest and had to do a bunch of lab work.  Labs came back okay, but the doctor has kept me on bed rest until my next appointment Thursday.  It has not been very fun, but I am trying to enjoy the rest & quiet while I can.  Thank god for Netflix and 6 seasons of Army wives!  My blood pressure has not been high since I have been on bed rest.  It is actually dropping quite low for me and I am having a lot of dizziness, and feeling faint.  I really hope the doctor releases me to go back to work part time, but I won't know until Thursday.  On a happier note, I have my monthly growth ultrasound today & I can't wait to see how big these boys are!!  At my last appointment at 24 weeks, I was measuring 36 weeks!!! I am huge, and still have 11 weeks to go (37 weeks is the goal my doctor gave me!). 

22 weeks with twins & some changes..

How far along? 22 weeks 5 days
 Total weight gain/loss: +25 pounds
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  I'm down to 3 scrub tops that fit for maybe the next 2 or 3 weeks!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not great, but pretty standard for where I'm at.  I can't get comfortable and as soon as I do, then I have to pee!
Best moment this week: Seeing the boys again at my growth ultrasound. 
Movement: Yes, getting stronger by the day!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles
Labor Signs: Contractions, especially if I'm up on my feet.  I spent last Saturday evening in L&D due to contractions.  Thankfully there wasn't too much of a pattern and no cervical change. 
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Being able to be active.
What I am looking forward to: Getting past 24 weeks!  Obviously I don't want them to come anytime soon!
Milestone: Both boys weighed 1lb 5oz on Monday!  They are pretty big for where I'm at which the doctor is happy with.

That belly?  Is measuring 32 weeks! Ah...

I finally had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and was able to discuss what had happened over the weekend.  Because of the increased contractions and uterine irritability, I am officially on desk duty at work.  Working full time in a busy Pediatric clinic was taking its toll on me.  The doctor threatened to pull me out of work completely if they couldn't make it work, but thankfully that wasn't the case.  So for the next couple of weeks I will be doing all of our medication refills, and such.  In May I'll start answering phones and talking all excess calls that come in.  While this is not ideal, and will drive me absolutely crazy sitting all day, I know it's for the best.  I will do anything to keep these babies in, and to keep working as long as possible!  I have my next appointment in 2 weeks, and then my next growth ultrasound in about 3 weeks.  Hopefully these contractions stay away! 

20 weeks with twins

How far along? 20 weeks 2 days
 Total weight gain/loss: +20 pounds or so.
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  Scrub tops getting tighter every day...
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not horrible.  Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.
Best moment this week: 3.5 day work week.  Beautiful weather!
Movement: Yes!  Baby A seems to be more active, but they both have their active times.
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions every once in awhile..
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Next ultrasound on the 15th.  Hopefully going to part time in June (waiting to hear back from my employer.  Nothing is easy with them). 
Milestone: Over halfway!

On a separate note, my other baby (who is almost 3!!!) is having surgery tomorrow.  We are going for ear tubes round 2, and also getting his adenoids removed.  I really really hope this helps him not continue to get ear infections which then cause his horrible febrile seizures.  Please say a prayer that all goes well!!!  

18 weeks (twins) and we are having...

Growing every.day.!  Going to be huge before this is all said and done ;)

How far along? 18 weeks 3 days
 Total weight gain/loss:+18 lbs! HOLY COW! :-/
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  Scrub tops getting tighter every day...
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not horrible.  Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.
Best moment this week: Anatomy Scan!
Movement: yes!  Subtle but definitely there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions every once in awhile..
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Getting things ready for the boys!
Milestone: Halfway! 

17 weeks (with twins)

How far along? 17 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss:+12 or 13 lbs I think..  
Maternity clothes? yes, everything except my scrub tops, which I have just borrowed bigger ones from co-workers for now.

Sorry for the blurry pic.  Also hello belly!!

Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep:I would like more of it please!
Best moment this week: Starting to feel both babies move! =)
Movement: very subtle, but yes!
Food cravings: mainly sweets, but really I am just hungry all.the.time!
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: Started having braxton hicks every now and then.  Hopefully that won't lead to anything happening early!
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Anatomy scan on the 19th!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!
Milestone: Feeling babies move!!!

15 weeks {with twins}

Getting bigger every day...

How far along? 15 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss:+9 lbs....
Maternity clothes? yes, most real clothes.  I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..).  I suspect that won't last much longer though. 
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeats at my appt last Thursday.
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Feeling the babies move!
Milestone: 2nd trimester!!!

14 weeks with twins

How far along? 13 weeks 6 days
 Total weight gain/loss: + 8 or 9 lbs...yeah my appetite came back and then some! :-/ (proof below in the pic!)
Maternity clothes? yes, most real clothes.  I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..).  I suspect that won't last much longer though. 
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Having a half day off of work!
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: all food. well except mexican!
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Next appointment is Thursday! Hoping to see the babes again! I can't wait to feel them move either!!!
Milestone: 2nd trimester!!!

I believe there has been some growth the past couple of weeks.  I am measuring about 3+weeks ahead right now... That will only get better I'm sure =)