Not-So-Happy Anniversary!

Two years ago today I was walking across the street on campus when a car turned right and took me out. Not my best day. My grandpa always said that you should always wear clean underwear just in case you have to go to the hospital... Great advice except he never said that I should also wear makeup and a bra. That day my final garment was due that I worked REALLY hard on so I literally went to class in my pjs. All of a sudden I was on the ground, when I was carried to the curb I was surrounded by a dozen dudes asking if I was okay. My left leg was bending the WRONG direction. It wasn't in pain, but something was weird, I couldn't feel it touching the ground either. I should also mention this was a hit and run, or I should rather say a plow a person- pathetic attempt at helping-and escaping while no one was looking. By the time I was in the ambulance the pain was coming so I was cracking jokes because that's what I do in pain and I was so charming that they even hung out with me in the hospital for awhile. I thought that I better get a date out of this! I had a crushed tibial plateau. They made me wait 10 days for surgery, I couldn't even move. What followed was a complete downward spiral into grief and loss. But I won't relish in that today. What I will say is that through this, I re-met my loving husband Tristan who dated a girl in a wheelchair. And who helped me through my anger and grief. So, happy but not-so-happy anniversary arthritic left knee. I hope I get to keep you for awhile longer. I'm attached to you.

18 Weeks

How far along: 18 weeks and 5 days

Size of Babies: A is 8 oz, B is 9 oz (7-8 inches long head to foot)

Weight Gain: 134 woo hoo! Thank goodness!

Clothing: Old jeans with belly bands, tanks and maternity shirts (or loose shirts)

Gender: Two sweet little girls!

Movement: I still feel little bubbles or weird movements that i'm sure is them, but I have an anterior placenta so it's normal not to feel them yet.

Sleep: Getting better, I can't sleep on my back anymore

Symptoms: Acne (ugh), cramps, backache

Morning sickness: I'm taking less and less Zofran!

What I miss: Sleeping however I want and being able to use my abs

Cravings: Chocolate milk

Best moment this week: Finding out the gender of our girls! BONUS: they are healthy too!

What am I looking forward to: Fall, cold weather would be nice!

How is Tristan: Super!

This Week in my Belly:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Sophia+Lilian

On Thursday the 21st we went to our 18 week anatomy scan with the Perinatal Specialist. After taking all the measurements and looking at the heart we found out we are having two beautiful GIRLS! They are also identical and with that comes many complications such as gestational diabetes, one twin taking from the other and growing larger, pre-term labor, bedrest, and much more. I'm just supposed to take it easy! The doctor found a blood clot in the placenta which can cause bleeding so I hope that doesn't happen again! They are measuring perfect. They are 8 and 9 ounces and about 7-8 inches long! That's huge! I just wanted to know they were healthy and safe, knowing they are girls is a bonus! We are going to wait till we meet them to decide who is who! When we found out the family came over and Tristan and I attacked them with pink silly string! They were all so excited!!!

Note: To all those who told me they are super excited to start buying clothes.... I think that's awesome! But I must warn you that I really don't like animal print or anything hot pink that screams "princess"! Not my style! Think ECLECTIC! haha

16 weeks

How far along: 16 weeks 6 days

Size of Babies: About 4.5 inches

Weight Gain: 128, so far up 5 from the 7 I initially lost

Clothing: Wore my first maternity top the other day!

Gender: We will find out on Wednesday the 19th

Movement: I felt a few little tickles but I'm not convinced yet!

Sleep: I remember the most crazy dreams!

Symptoms: Indigestion, back pain, stuffy nose

Morning sickness: Getting better

What I miss: Whenever I'm not eating butter, I miss butter

Cravings: Butter and bread!

Best moment this week: Date night last night with my man

What am I looking forward to: Being able to call my babies by name (girls or boys?)

How is Tristan: Annoyed by my giant body pillow

This Week in my Belly:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

See what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.