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29 Weeks



Babies Are The Size Of: Baby A weighs 3 lbs 6 oz and Baby B weighs 2 lbs 13 oz! Can't believe I have six pounds of babies in there! 
Maternity Clothes: Dresses, capris, shorts and tanks! Love them! 
Stretch Marks: In the beginning stages! Unfortunately the odds of making it through a twin pregnancy stretch mark free are pretty slim! But in my opinion, they are more than worth it! 
Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning and getting comfortable is a struggle. Feeling tired more often than not. And I've been awakened by horrible leg cramps! Ouch!
Belly Button: Outie
Feeling: Sleepy and excited at the same time! 
Symptoms: Rib pains on the right side, tiredness, shortness of breath and those lovely, unpredictably Braxton Hicks just keep on coming from day to day!
Missing Anything? Did I mention that Lime-a-Ritas now come in glass bottles? Missing my favorite summer cocktails for sure! 
Movement: Moving all of the time and it's fun to watch my belly going crazy! And Baby B has had hiccups.
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? This week has been great as far as this goes. 
Cravings: Watermelon, Blue Icees 
Wedding Ring: Still in-tact; haven't had any swelling! 
Big Moments: Got to get another glimpse at the girls last Monday! Baby A has the chubbiest cheeks! Passed the first non-stress test and they are growing perfectly according to my doctor and check-up!
Looking Forward To: My baby shower on Sunday! Can't wait to see everyone and celebrate!
Next Appointment: Monday, let's hope this upcoming non-stress test and ultrasound goes smoother and that the girls will cooperate! The last ones took FOREVER! Trying to get twins to cooperate is near impossible and I can't believe I have to do it every Monday until they arrive. I might go crazy!

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