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3 a.m.

What is it about 3 a.m. that makes a pregnant woman wake up starving? That seems to be the opportune time for this mom-to-be to wake up nightly! If there's one major difference between being pregnant with one baby, versus carrying two, it's the extreme hunger! Wow! I have to eat something almost every two hours.

 I find myself stumbling to the fridge while drowsy usually after some string cheese! I now pack a bag of healthy snacks to keep with me and to keep me full (or as close to full as possible). According to research, twin pregnancies require an extra 500-600 calories per day. I thought it would be easy to accomplish, but I wasn't that big of an eater prior to pregnancy. And I'm only 11 weeks pregnant! What's my appetite going to do as these little babies grow?

 Rhylan heard me get up the other night and joined me for  a late night snack! He kept me company at the table and went back to bed when finished! I may have the best late night buddy ever! Love the mommy-son time even if it's at 3 a.m.

 I do feel like I am getting back to myself this week! Last week was  a total whirlwind of emotions! I'm getting more and more excited every day and I just can't wait for my bump to grow!


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