Wish List Wednesday and 21 Weeks

I would love to have this to take amazing pictures of the kids and I wouldn't mind branching out to do photography for other people as well!



Love me a french Mani/Pedi

A massage would be really helpful right now.

So a friend of mine has a blog and she has a Wish List Wednesday. If you have a blog and would like to play, just copy the picture and then put what you wish for on your blog! Its fun to see what you wish for!

How far along: 21 weeks
Total weight gain: -12 lbs Weight gain isn't that fast, but as long as the babies are looking great, thats all that matters.

Maternity clothes: Same as before. All maternity pants and pretty much all maternity shirts now. There are a few that I can still wear, but not many.
Stretch marks: I found some stretch marks that I think were from Joey, but I can't be for sure.
How big is belly? 46 in. The measurement isn't that much bigger than it has been, but it sticks out much farther than it has in weeks past. People are really able to see that I am pregnant.
Sleep:Some days are better than others. I have had some really good nights sleep and some nights I can't sleep for anything. I guess it doesn't help that I have alot on my mind lately!
Best moment this week: Seeing the babies again! We went in last Friday and saw the boys. They are measuring right on target!

Movement: I am feeling the babies alot more now. Marc can feel them from the outside if he has his hand on my belly for a while.

Food cravings: Actually nothing this week. Just wait though, I'm sure something will pop up!
Belly button in or out: Innie and will be for a LONG time if not always
What I miss: Sometimes I get up and my Sciatic nerve is acting up. Sometimes it does it, but sometimes it doesn't. I never know when it will or won't. Each time I get up, I am scared that it will hurt. Also, when it does hurt, I look like an old man trying to walk it out!
What I'm looking forward to:Just having a relaxing weekend. We are planning on going to the country and it will be good just to get away from all of the stresses of life!
How big are the babies? Week 21: Banana Average size: 10.5 in, 12.7 oz

So I can't believe that I am 21 weeks already! The past few weeks are flying by! I am feeling more and more pregnant as the days go by. I am still getting around about as well as I was 2 months ago, but I am just a little slower. My back tends to start hurting if I am picking Joey up alot too. Other than that, I can't complain too much.

Joey had his birthday party last weekend. I can't believe that its been a year since he was here! He is the light of my life. He is doing so well too! We have to go to the dr on Friday for his check up. He is waving bye bye and blowing kisses with his hands. He is also blowing kisses with his mouth too! Oh I love it so much! He is so loving too! He started taking his first few steps on his birthday too. I guess he just had to be 1 to be walking! He went to Red Robin for his birthday dinner and had chicken strips and fries. The people that worked there came and sang Happy Birthday to him! He was quite shocked to begin with, but he loved getting the attention! Saturday was his birthday party. I hope he had fun, but its hard to tell with a 12 month old. The party was at the park and it was raining most of the time, but that doesn't matter! The only bad thing is that he didn't get to go play on the playground when his party was over. Overall it was a good day! I am glad that everything went well! I will post pictures when I get a chance!

19 Weeks!

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain: -13 lbs Gained 2 lbs this week. Didn't think I would be excited about that!

Maternity clothes: Same as before. All maternity pants and pretty much all maternity shirts now. There are a few that I can still wear, but not many.

Stretch marks: I found some stretch marks that I think were from Joey, but I can't be for sure.

How big is belly? 45 in. Its the same as 2 weeks ago, but its no big deal. Since I haven't gained weight, I didn't think my stomach would be bigger.

Sleep:Ugh!!! I can't sleep! No matter what I try, I can't sleep well. Its been a while since I have gotten a good nights sleep and its really getting to me. I hope I can sleep soon.

Best moment this week: Getting my pump off!!! I got it off on Monday and it feels so good to not have to worry about it anymore!

Movement: I have been feeling them move more and more. During the day while I am sitting at work and when I am laying in bed at night is when I feel them the most.

Food cravings: Actually nothing this week. Just wait though, I'm sure something will pop up!

Belly button in or out: Innie and will be for a LONG time if not always

What I miss: being able to sleep a good nights sleep.

What I'm looking forward to: my dr appt on Friday. I have a regular dr appt with Dr. Rempe on Friday. Of course, we should see the babies on the ultrasound machine.

How big are the babies? Week 19: Mango Average size: 6.0 in, 8.5 oz

YAYYYYY

Great news! They just took me off my Zofran pump! I know it has helped me get through these last few weeks/months, but its nice to be knowing that i am feeling better and that I don't need it anymore!!!

Pics of Joey

Summer Fun May 2009

Pool Time June 2009

Texas: 4th of July 2009

Joey's First Taste of Ice Cream Bar

August 2009Illinois State Fair 2009

18 Weeks

How far along: 18weeks

Total weight gain: -15 lbs Gained a few of my lost pounds back, but its still slow going. I haven't thrown up in over 3 weeks and they are weaning me off my Zofran pump already! I will be so happy when I am done with the pump. It has gotten me through some tough times, but its also tough to have to tote it around all of the time.

Maternity clothes: Same as before. All maternity pants and pretty much all maternity shirts now. There are a few that I can still wear, but not many.

Stretch marks: No new ones that I know of!

How big is belly? 45 in. Its the same as 2 weeks ago, but its no big deal. Since I haven't gained weight, I didn't think my stomach would be bigger.

Sleep:Sleep is getting harder and harder every day. most nights it takes me alot to find a comfortable spot and then I sleep for a little bit and then wake back up and can't find that comfortable spot again. I have tried using a body pillow and it has helped a bit, but I still wake up. My pump has also gone off during the nights so I stay up after that and can't get back to sleep!!

Best moment this week: Seeing the babies! We had an ultrasound last week. I will elaborate on that more later.

Movement: I have been feeling more consistant movement little kicks here and there.

Food cravings: Sushi! The cooked stuff of course. I ate it Friday night, but still want it every day!

Belly button in or out: Innie and will be for a LONG time if not always

What I miss: being able to sleep a good nights sleep.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting my Zofran pump off hopefully next week!!

How big are the babies? Week 18: Sweet Potato Average size: 5.6 in, 6.7 oz


Well I haven't taken pictures yet this week. I am really slacking on that aspect of this blog. I need to get on the ball, but its hard to balance everything. We had our ultrasound last week and the new is its.....2 Boys!! Johnathan Elmer and Oliver Scott will be their names. I am excited to know what they are, but in a small way, I can't believe how totally wrong I was on the sex of the babies. I for sure thought at least one of them was a girl. Oh well, God wants me to raise these boys the right way and they will be great husbands to some lucky girls when they are older (much older if you ask my opinion) They are both very healthy little boys! They measured at (Baby A) 8.5oz and (Baby B) 7.8oz. The ultrasound tech said that they looked great and that they are above average and average sizes! I guess all of my issues with throwing up and getting sick haven't hindered their growth!
On the good news front, the people that I go through to get my Zofran pump said that if I do good this weekend, they might take me off the pump! They keep lowering my dose and they should do so on Friday as well. As much as I am grateful for the pump to keep me healthy and vomit-free, I would love to be rid of sticking myself at least every 3 days and waking up during the night to change my syringe, and carrying around this pump! We will see what the weekend holds. I know that I need to make sure that I get enough rest so that my body doesn't just totally kill my stomach in the process. Prayers have gotten me this far and prayers will get me through it all.
As of next Tuesday, I will be halfway done with this pregnancy!!! The dr said that I won't go past 38 weeks, so at 19 weeks, we will be halfway done. I know that sounds silly, but it excites me!