Juggling Oranges!

(8/24) Non-stress test, round 2. Baby A thought it was nap time again and I failed to drink enough before my test so I had mini contractions all morning.  Sorry guys, I'll drink more next time so we're not on the monitor forever!

I had to laugh at the conversation that I had on the elevator.
Random Guy: Getting close?
Me: Nah, I still have two more months.
RG: Wow, you look full already.
Me (thinking): Gee, thanks?

(8/26) 31 weeks!   BabyCenter says:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy. See what your baby looks like this week.

I can definitely testify to the 3am party session that often wakes me.  I can't even wrap my head around how much more this belly is going to grow in the next 7 weeks.   Yeep!  But as much as that seems a bit intimidating, every inch closer to 36 wks makes me breathe easier.  So, grow babies, grow! 

8/26; 31 wks!

And now, for some alien belly!

Cabbages!

(8/15)  Hee!  Both babies have the hiccups at the same time. 

(8/17) My dear, darling, sensitive hubby suggested that I take the van when he has my car next month (instead of the Saturn).  I asked him what he was tryin' to say.  He answered only with "That you're pregnant!"  LOL!  I should note here that this same hubby is starting a wine stash for October.  The countdown is on!

(8/18) Riled up the babies this morning by drinking some ice water so the coworkers could feel the alien belly. The babies are not usually early morning movers (please may they be good sleepers!?!), but I'd be awake and moving if you dumped ice water on me too!

(8/19) 30 weeks!  BabyCenter says:

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)  See what your baby looks like this week.

8/18, close enough to 30 wks!

Prenatal appt: Status quo!  Another appointment in 2 wks.

Non-stress test: I have busy, busy boys.  I sat down, we got a good reading on A and had finally managed to get B on the monitor when I started to get dizzy from laying on my back.  I turned to my side, which meant we lost B and in the process of trying to track his heart rate down again, we completely woke him up.  He started punching and kicking the monitor and woke up his brother which got my whole stomach thumping.  Didn't get as much baseline activity on B because he was such a busy bee, but the tech thinks we got enough.  Back again for another on Weds anyway, if not.  The tech joked that I should come back in if I didn't feel much movement but doubted that would be a problem. 

Butternut Squashes!

C: Let's stand front to front to see how big we are!
Me: You're as big as the babies!
C: YAY!


(8/7) 28 wks, 2 days

(8/11) Not much to report this week, other than this is my last week of no baby-related appointments. I'm starting to slow down, and most bouncy cardio exercise has lost its appeal.  Thankfully, C has swim classes two evenings a week this month, so I have a replacement activity for our normal gym nights. He does 'help' me lift on toning nights though, which never fails to crack me up.  I'm feeling more exhausted this week, like all the sleep I've been getting isn't cutting it.  Guess we're gearing up for what's to come (read: 3am party animals!).

(8/12) 29 weeks!  BabyCenter says:

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day. See what your baby looks like this week.

(8/11) Close enough to 29 wks!

Chinese Cabbages!

(8/2) We're back from a beautiful stay at the Husum Highlands B&B for our Anniversary/Mama's Birthday.  Big brother stayed with Nanan, so it was just the four of us.  It was gorgeous and the sun was out, which made me an extra happy camper!  It was so nice to have some time away with Dad ~ it's been a long time since we've gone on a trip together.

View from our B&B

(8/4) Prenatal visit: truckin' right along.  Heartbeats are good, I'm measuring normally, etc. We go to weekly appointments at 30 wks, plus weekly non-stress tests.  I'm going to feel like I live at the hospital pretty soon here!

(8/5) 28 weeks!  Welcome to the third trimester.  The countdown is on. 10ish weeks to go. Eep!

BabyCenter says:

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world. See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)

8/5; 28 wks!