How Big am I Measuring: Over 40 weeks...still about 42.5 inches all the way around.
How Big are the Babies: The girls are between 15 and 17 inches long and about 3 lbs. each (about the size of a squash). Their energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) They are also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
Weight Gain: Starting weight 126 lbs., currently 158 lbs.....kinda concerned why I haven't gained anymore weight in the past ten days. I'll be asking the peri about this tomorrow.
Symptoms: Coughing and nasal congestion (due to fluid in my lungs), tired, achy, peeing a lot, hungry, CONTRACTIONS, back pain, thirsty, very crampy, stretching in my tummy; just plain uncomfortable.
Emotions: From happy to sad to guilt to anger...what emotion don't I have?!?
Best Moment of the Week: Watching Tim put up all the Christmas decorations and listening to Christmas music, and of course feeling the girls move all of the time. Oh, and the support the MOM's club have given me and my husband too, with meals, advice and support. Such a true blessing!
Movement: Everyday, all day! Love it!
Maternity Clothes: Of course, when I do get dressed. My maternity jeans barely fit me anymore, but I only wear them to the peri so, oh well.
Stretchmarks: None, amen!
Sleep: Still doing ok. I have been going to bed later at night and sleeping until like 11AM, sounds horrible but I must need it and geeze what else do I have to do these days??!
Food Cravings: Everything. I still find myself searching for recipes all day long, things I'll get to...one day, ya know when the girls are like teens...LOL.
Genders: Three beautiful little princesses!
What I Miss: Wine!!!!!! And being able to do things for myself. Going out to the store, or ANYWHERE would be SO nice!!! I crave going to Target like I crave funnel cakes right now!
What I am Looking Forward to: Meeting these girls, peri appointment tomorrow and hopefully no hospital visits. And my shower on Saturday. Snow, getting a funnel cake on Friday evening at the town's lighting ceremony (Tim said we can drive to town center and he will get out and get me hot cider and a funnel cake!).
Milestone: 29 WEEKS!!!
Here is my photo for the week...please excuse the no make-up, no hair done, very tired looking Momma! I think it's the most horrible photo of me ever taken!
I can not imagine having all three of them moving inside of you! I feel like my ONE is beating my up half the time. Yesterday, I told my husband that I felt like there was a fight going on inside of me all day lol....I can't imagine having more than one in there :).
ReplyDeleteYou are doing GREAT!