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.

Can we really do this?

I was questioning our abilities the other day in the car. I asked Neal if we could handle this. Not that we can get out of this now or that I want to, but could we really do it. His answer, we have been through so much the last 2 years and made it, we will be able to do this too. The answer was good enough for me.

Marketing

When Leslie was pregnant she had a book that said the husband should do the marketing while the wife was pregnant. Marketing? What is there to market? Market for a new non-pregnant, skinny, happy wife? It took a while, but they finally figured out the book was old school and was talking about grocery shopping. I laughed, as if I would not be able to grocery shop when I was pregnant. Seriously, I am a tough chick, I can handle the grocery store. Boy was I wrong. Once the morning sickness hit, the grocery store was my worst nightmare. All of that food all around me. One visit, I actually pulled into the parking lot and decided I would not make it. Good thing I went home because I got sick as soon as I walked in the door. This past weekend was a milestone in my pregnancy and one that Neal was very happy about....I actually made it through a full shopping trip at the grocery store, all by myself. I even managed to cook breakfast and lunch that day. Although neither meals included meat, it was quite an achievement. Funny how just a year ago, I was taking care of Neal and now he is my slave. Marriage sure is great!

Belly

Someone asked for a belly shot. When my belly does not look like it contains beer, I will post something. My emotions have changed greatly over my gut. At first I could not wait for the belly to grow. I was so excited to be pregnant and I wanted the whole world to know it. Now, quite frankly, my expanding belly scares the crap out of me. I already have a pinched nerve or something happening in my right cheek (not the one on my face). What will happen next? How will I sit at my desk and type at work? That will be a picture to post. I am sure like every other woman on earth that has carried her child, I will figure it out. I know whaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Deep down, I guess I do not really care, I am just so happy to finally be prego.

I am finally starting to gain weight. I am 17 weeks pregnant. I have read women carrying twins should gain more weight early to ensure the babies are bigger since they have a greater chance of being premature. I have read a lot of different things I guess. Who knows what is really true. At 17 weeks, I have now gained 6 pounds. I gained about 3 on and off my first trimester. The last three kinda snuck up on me over the last 2 weeks.