30 Weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I CANNOT believe I am 30 weeks pregnant with these little girls! What a blessing! Every two weeks, or well everyday at this point is a miracle and such a blessing. I just want to give these girls the best opportunity to be as healthy as possible before they make their arrival.

How Far Along: 30 WEEKS!

How Big are the Babies: (same as last week) 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.

How Big am I Measuring: Well over 40 weeks, about still about 42.5 inches around.

Weight Gain: Well last week I was 158 lbs. at the doctor's office on Wednesday and this morning I weighed in at 162 lbs! Whahoo! At this point the girls are gaining a 1/2 lb. each week! So, that's 3 1/2 lbs of baby I'm gaining, and along with still eating, weight is going up!

Emotions: Ok, this week. Things are stable and that's the best I can ask for at this point.

Symptoms: Coughing and nasal congestion (from fluid-filled lungs), swollen feet, BACK PAIN (the DR thinks Natalee is pushing on a nerve...big surprise there!), tired, crampy, LOTS OF CONTRACTIONS, thirsty, and just plain uncomfortable.

Best Moment of the Week: Having a meal delivered almost every single night! The support has been wonderful and we are so blessed by so many strangers. I am truly speechless!

Movement: Every day, all day. Night time is the worse, Madelynn constantly has the hiccups! But of course I love watching my belly take on crazy, weird positions. It moves constantly, like three squirmy fish!

Maternity Clothes: Of course. I only wear like one or two outfits these days, when I do get to venture out of the house.

Stretchmarks: None, amen and I hope it stays that way!

Food Cravings: Everything and everything. If I see a commercial with something good, I am dying for it. This week I am really craving hamburgers and pizza, kinda the same thing throughout this whole pregnancy. I just want Italien food like crazy!

Genders: Three little princesses!

What I Miss: Wine, feeling comfortable, getting good sleep, and doing things myself.

Sleep: Ok, not great but not too bad.

What I am Looking Forward to: Our cribs coming in!!! I cannot wait until they arrive and we can pick them up. I can't wait to see them set up in the room with everything! AHH!

Milestone: Hello....30 WEEKS!!! That's awesome!!!!!! I so hope I can make it to 34w6d, I will be so proud of myself!

And I actually got to take a picture with my hair done and make-up on this morning on our way to our peri appointment.