25w1d Baby Shower and Pregnancy Blues

This past weekend, My hubby and I went to my hometown for our babyshower. It was such a great time and I loved seeing my family and friends. We received a lot of clothing, blankets, etc as well as the Duo Glider Stroller, baby monitor, and 2 Fisher Price Rock and Play Sleepers. We are now planning the Shower for the area where we currently live. My best friend and sister are helping me. The theme will be Autumn :)  I am looking forward to this.

I guess I am entering the more uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. Trying to get comfortable enough to sleep is definitely a challenge. Then when I can sleep, I randomly wake up at like 2 am sometimes to use the bathroom and sometimes for no reason at all. I am exhausted and my hands are tingling. I am also breathless a lot more than normal. Yesterday, the babies were moving non-stop all day. I feel their kicks getting stronger. It felt like a mini earthquake in my belly. That is a blessing.

My discomfort is affecting my mood. Because I'm tired, I dont smile unless I feel forced. My patience is very small and I'll cry at the drop of a dime.

Although this situation sucks right now. It'll be worth it the day I see their beautiful faces. I am praying and claiming that I will carry them until full term and they will be healthy and happy.

Alien Belly! Yikes!

Today I was leaning back on my love seat and I felt one of the babies moving  A LOT! SO I looked at my belly and for the first time I was able to see the movements from the outside of my belly! I did what I always do when I feel any emotion. I laughed hysterically. I then looked again and was kind of freaked out!! It was kind of creepy seeing something from the outside move from the inside. I decided to just close my robe. Right now I am trying to get my mind used to thought of seeing them move. Its making me a bit squirmish.

 

22wks 2days preg with Twins

I went to the perinatologist Tuesday and he noted that he is 85% sure that baby B is indeed a girl meaning that they are indeed fraternal. This is great because that means that none of my hard work was done in vain. I am sooo grateful to have a healthy pregnancy. I am praying that I can carry them to full term. They are still moving like crazy which I am starting to get used to. The main issue I''ve been having is heartburn and difficulty sleeping. A few nights ago I woke up at 4am (I dont know why) and was not able to go back to sleep. It sucked because I was exhausted that whole day.

On another note I decided to change my regular OB. This is the 4th time I'm switching and I'm hoping I won't have to do so again. I liked my last OB but she was just too inexperienced with twin pregnancies and relied heavily on recommendations from the perinatologist for my care, which is okay; however, I would prefer to have an OB with more experience in addition to my perinatologist.

I am definitely growing into my pregnancy. I've gained 26 pounds and 7 inches on my abdomen. I am currently 41 inches (measured from my back to belly button). It looks like I'm forming the infamous watermelon belly (yikes!).