Hot Mess Mommy Express

Babies Are The Size Of:  We won't have another growth ultrasound until week 37, but as of right now, we are assuming that they are in the 5+ pound range.  Maternity Clothes: Shopping is depressing seeing all of the cute new fashion and the fact that it's going to be a while before I'm in it!  Stretch Marks:  Nothing new! Sleep:  Though I'm uncomfortable, I'm definitely sleeping more lately. Must be my body gearing up to bring these girls into the world! Belly Button:  Very much out there!  Feeling:  Exhausted. I feel like it's showing more on my face now too. I'm just so. darn. tired. Working full-time, taking care of a 3 year old, maintaining my house plus growing twins is taking its toll! The doctor's office is surprised that I'm still working!  Symptoms:  Contracting on a more regular basis now. I'm supposed to go in when they start coming 6-8 minutes apart. This rib pain is seriously throwing me up out of my desk chair from time to

Being so close to the end of this pregnancy has brought a lot of apprehension. I've been incredibly blessed throughout this entire experience to have a relatively easy pregnancy which has been free of complications. Of course anyone would be apprehensive when bringing in not just one, but two lives into the world. It's incredibly frightening to think that I'm going to be responsible for the needs of two infants at the same time. I know that I am up to the task, otherwise God would not have chosen us to take this on.  But there are a few pregnancy closing aspects that I am so worried about. What if my body doesn't go into labor on its own and I carry these girls to 38+ weeks? They are already decent sized and are supposed to gain 1/2 lb per week each! My first pregnancy has left me so worried, because I just never went into labor. I carried for two weeks past my due date! I went in for a scheduled induction and never actually needed pitocin, which was a relief. One lit

Babies Are The Size Of:  Both girls are in the healthy 5 pound range!  Maternity Clothes:  I'm starting to get over the maternity wardrobe and cannot wait to work myself back into regular clothes! Stretch Marks:  Nothing new on that front.  Sleep:  Definitely not sleeping well anymore.  Belly Button:  Outie/Non-Existent Feeling:  Incredibly tired! By the time I get off of work, I'm exhausted and don't want to do anything but rest.  Symptoms:  This rib pain is getting to be a lot to handle and my doctor says that it's just something that I have to power through and that it will go away with delivery. I'm getting waves of nausea the further along that I get, which is odd, because I didn't have it throughout the rest of the pregnancy. Add those two things to cramps, acid reflux, back pain, leg circulation problems and exhaustion. I'd be lying if I said at this point that twin pregnancy is a "walk in the park".  Missing Anything? Energy Mov

Babies Are The Size Of: Believe it or not, this momma is rocking 10 lbs of babies! Baby A is 5 lbs 2 oz and Baby B is 4 lbs 13 oz. We have two healthy girls and couldn't be more thrilled! It is very reassuring that low birth weight won't be an issue.  Maternity Clothes:  Some of my tops are becoming too small! But I WILL NOT buy more! I'm too close to the end, so I will work with what I can! Stretch Marks:  Some of the stretch marks from my first pregnancy are reappearing. But I was still bigger overall with Rhylan, so I'm counting my blessings!  Sleep:  Lots of tossing and turning and waking up at this point. Practice maybe?  Belly Button:  Outie Feeling: I'm very tired often, which made sense once I realized that my girls weigh 10 lbs together! Did I mention excruciating rib pain? I'm not sure what a cracked rib feels like, but what I'm dealing with has to be close! OUCH! Symptoms:  Rib pains on the right side, acid reflux, tiredness, shortness o

Babies Are The Size Of:  We find out weights on August 11th. But I'm guessing approaching the 4 pound mark!  Maternity Clothes:  Dresses, capris, shorts and tanks!  Stretch Marks: I have been pretty fortunate thus far, especially with twins! I was actually bigger with my first pregnancy believe it or not! Some of the stretch marks from my first pregnancy are reappearing.  Sleep:  I've really been struggling with heartburn/acid reflux which is due to everything getting cramped and causing my stomach to push acid back into my esophagus. So sleeping hasn't been great this last week! Braxton Hicks wake me as well.  Belly Button:  Outie Feeling:  I'm really starting to slow down. My belly is getting very heavy feeling, I'm super tired and get really short of breath.  Symptoms:  Rib pains on the right side, ankle pain, tiredness, shortness of breath, Braxton Hicks, overall exhausted!  Missing Anything? My regular wardrobe and getting to purchase cute clothes! 

Before my appointment yesterday, I had convinced myself that I was going to have a scheduled c-section with these little lovelies! However, they completely surprised me as well as my doctor. Both babies are in the perfect head down position. My doctor said that if they continue for the next couple weeks, then she will cancel the scheduled c-section date with hopes of a natural birth!  They did so great yesterday as far as cooperating for the tests and of course made for one thrilled mom to see them both in perfect position! They were both side by side, head down with their little legs crossed, like mirror images. Let's hope that it continues. The further along I get, the harder it is for them to maneuver. So them being head down at this point is a great sign!  I can't pray and hope enough that they decide to come on their own. I really hope that it happens that way! My pregnancy with Rhylan has left me nervous, because I never thought he would come and I carried him for two

It seems like just yesterday that we announced our twin pregnancy and shocked our family and friends. Now approaching 32 weeks as of Wednesday, I am grasping the fact that we are officially on the home stretch of this twin pregnancy. We actually have a hard deadline for if the girls do not come on their own. However, we've chosen to keep this date under wraps for two reasons. First, we really hope that they choose to come on their own. Second, we don't want anyone to know when we are in the hospital having these girls. This is our last pregnancy experience and we truly want to take it all in and focus on bringing two healthy girls into the world without outside distractions.  We are officially ready for them whenever they decide to come. Their room is fully stocked, set up and ready to go! They officially have a place to eat and sleep whenever they arrive. It's hard to believe how far we've come. My doctor said that most of her twins come on their own around 36 weeks