20 week Ultrasound

Everything looks great. The babies are both 10 ounces which they tell us is right on schedule. We got to see them for about an hour and a half, well I got to see them. During the last 20 minutes or so we heard someone in the room SNORING. It was not me, the babies or the ultrasound tech, so you can guess who it was. I guess what amuses me does not amuse Neal.

We were really lucky because there was someone training so after we were done she asked if she could look around. The ultrasound was zoomed in, so we did not get to see as much as we have in the past. Both babies were moving around a lot. Our girl flipped which she also did at our last ultrasound. Our little boy was constantly kicking at my cervix, apparently he is ready to be released. I go back in another 4 weeks. I am so spoiled with ultrasounds.

I again have been getting sick. I am in a nice every other day pattern. I am going to start taking some medicine to help with that. Even while getting sick, I am not having any problems gaining weight! I think I am at about 10 pounds. I will get Neal to take a belly pic this weekend. Today I said out loud I am going to be a parent.............SCARY, ISN'T IT!!!

I saw this on another blog and it was just too cute to pass up. I still am not really feeling the babies move. At last Wednesday's ultrasound our boy was moving all over and our girl was sleeping. Friday we have our big ultrasound. We should get to see them for a good hour and learn how big they are.

Time is going so slow......

I am ready to meet the babies already! Things should start moving along quickly. We are taking a Marvelous Multiples class on the 28th. It will be nice to meet some new people. We will also get a tour of the NICU. Hopefully we will not need it. Neal is ticked because it is all day. Yes that is right 9-5. I myself am not sure I will make it through the day. That is a long day. Beforehand we are hoping to swing by a twins sale and pick up some cheap, used things. As my dad informed me, this baby stuff is expensive! We also need to pick our au pair. For some reason, we are just not motivated to do this. Perhaps that has to do with the down payment we have to put on her once we make the selection.

Surprise

We got quite a surprise at our doctors appointment this week. We are not supposed to find out the genders of the babies until next Friday, but when I went for my cervical check, the doc did an ultrasound. Luckily Neal came to the appointment with me or else I would not have been able to find out. What is it...........boy/boy, boy/girl or girl/girl?






















Boy/ Girl
We could not be happier. Let the spending begin. It is so hard not to buy the cute little outfits! I wish I was in more of a nesting mode. I will probably want to nest when my belly is so big I cannot stand up without toppling over.

Yoga

Since I have been inactive since becoming pregnant, unless you count laundry as exercise, I decided to sign up for prenatal yoga. I am not very flexible, so I can use some help. I figured it would be a joke. Leslie and I took a class a couple of years ago and after realizing how bad it sucked, we ending up using that scheduled time as time to meet at a bar and drink together. I found drinking just as relaxing as yoga. Unfortunately that is not an option at this point in my life.

My expectations for prenatal yoga were simply to meet some other preggers so my non-preggers friends did not have to hear me talk about being preggers. The class is typically from 6-7, however the first week was pushed back to 8PM! What? This is way past my bed time. I decided to suck it up and go. The first preggers that arrived said out loud, this is way too late for me. I knew I had found a new friend. We all discussed our pregnancies. Somehow I was the only lucky one to throw up many meals. Then we proceeded to the yoga room. I was glad I had prior yoga experience, as I needed it. It was a really good yoga session. I am glad I went. The only disturbing thing is the kegel exercises we all do at the end. It is very disturbing, sitting in a room with other women, knowing they are all doing kegel exercises. My guess is they were thinking that exact same thing. Dawn and I have talked about this at great lengths and do not want to lose our bladders, so I guess kegels are more important than we think!

All in all, it was a good experience and I am glad I went. Ask me again tomorrow when I am unable to walk.

Can you hear me in there?

When Leslie was pregnant, all I wanted to do was feel Connor kick and talk to him. I had to control myself as I think it made everyone uncomfortable. One day we were at the McHenry's so Leslie laid on the couch and let me touch her belly and talk to Connor. I guess I really was talking loud or maybe even screaming. I wanted to make sure Connor knew Aunt Michele's voice. I did not think anything of it. Now that I am pregnant, I assumed I would talk to my babies a lot. As of yet, I have not talked to them at all. Not sure why it feels strange now. Maybe when I am feeling the babies kick I will talk to them more.

Boy/Girl, Boy/Boy, Girl/Girl

I am talking about the babies. I am anxious to find out. I have had one dream they are both girls and one dream there is at least one boy. Neal and I have always referred to them as boys. We talked to the ultrasound tech and she said that is more common. We figured it is like a car.....everyone names their car a female name and calls their car my girl. Perhaps unborn babies are just male. Some women say they just know what they are carrying. I have no clue, but I do feel pressure. Pressure to make sure everyone gets what they want, although I really have no control over it. I know people always say this, I just hope they are healthy and stay cooking inside of me for as long as they need. I also hope they love each other and are there for each other like I am with my sister.