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30 Weeks



Babies Are The Size Of: Over 3 lbs each! We won't know the new weights until our next growth ultrasound in two weeks. 
Maternity Clothes: Dresses, capris, shorts and tanks! 
Stretch Marks: In the beginning stages, but doing pretty well for 30 weeks with two!
Sleep: Not sleeping very well anymore. I always feel like I'm crushing one of the babies and it's getting hard to maneuver, roll over and get comfortable. Plus having a 3 year old snuggling up to you makes it even more difficult! 
Belly Button: Outie
Feeling: My energy levels are dropping, but I'm still going even if it's slowly but surely!
Symptoms: Rib pains on the right side, tiredness, shortness of breath and those lovely, Braxton Hicks contractions usually 6 or more times a day!
Missing Anything? Really wanting a caesar salad, but can't because it contains raw eggs. Coffee smells good again and I can't wait to have my morning cups in the coming months!
Movement: These little girls are getting more crowded with each week, making their movements even bigger and more noticeable. There have been a couple that have literally caused pain! 
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Haven't been struggling with that anymore! Just substitute queasy for tired! 
Cravings: Watermelon and blue icees plus french onion dip! 
Wedding Ring: Still in-tact
Big Moments: Had a wonderful baby shower over the weekend! Also had another ultrasound last Monday and discovered that Baby B has......HAIR!!! And it looks like lots of it! I was convinced that I would have baldies! Baby A appears to be bald, so it looks like I'll be taping a bow to her head! haha 
Looking Forward To: Finishing our last little bits of baby prep!
Next Appointment: Monday

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