Week 13 Ultrasound Pics!!

Twin A

(She's waving at us!)

Twin B!!

This is the little guy responsible for all the movement I talked about in my earlier post! I found out that the babies are almost side by side. Baby B is more towards the front of my belly and Baby A is closer to my back. During the ultrasound, both babies were moving a lot, BUT... Baby B was showing off doing flips and all sorts of fancy moves. One second his head would be on the left, the next it was on the right. Then he'd face away and then face us, etc... Now I know why I feel the little movements I do!

Close up of Twin A


Close up of Twin B


Aren't they the most beautiful babies you've ever seen?!!!! Jason and I are just in awe.

Both twins in one picture. It's still so hard to see full profiles of both of them together, but I thought this was a great shot non-the-less!


Both babies look great and are growing at the same rate. Hearts look great as well as all the movement. It was so precious. I cried on my way home after seeing them today. It was amazing seeing their little faces; noses, eyes, chins, lips, ears, arms, legs, heart, etc. So amazing. Thank you Lord for our precious gifts!!

Hello 2nd Trimester!!

Well, this past Friday I turned 12 weeks; entering my 13th week! I am forever grateful for our little blessings growing inside my tummy! I can't believe how fast the first trimester flew by; well actually I can, but I am thankful for each day. I am determined to enjoy each day to the fullest during this pregnancy b/c I know I'll be 9 months before we know it. I know that this is such a beautiful gift from God, that I don't want to waste any of it by 'rushing' to know the sex of the babies or waiting for my next ultrasound, etc. It will all come in due time...

So, seeing how my 1st trimester is closing and I'm entering the 2nd trimester, I thought I'd go over some of the 'highlights' of the past months:

• I started to feel Baby A move a couple of weeks ago. At first it was only when I'd lay on my side and I was afraid I was 'squishing' her. But with time, the movements became more consistent and not just when I was laying on my left side. Now she is moving all the time; soft consistent movements, nothing too strong yet, but certain that it's our baby I'm feeling :) It's the neatest feeling in the world knowing that the life God is entrusting you with is moving around inside of you.
• Just yesterday I started to feel little movements from Baby B. These are more of a quick sharp movement vs the consistency of Baby A. I'm waiting to see if these become more apparent in the next couple of days!
• **Small correction about the movements of the babies... see post from the evening of 09/13/10 after my ultrasound appt!
• I never had 'morning sickness' per say. I was queasy off and on, but everything stayed down. I had consistent headaches that now seem to be getting a little better. About 3 weeks ago I went from being queasy to being very hungry. I know know I have to have snacks on me at all times for those moments that my stomach feels like it's panicking. I'm eating very well, something I am thankful for. So far I've gained about 4 lbs or so. The past couple of weeks it's been about a lb a week. I think that is about right for twins. (I think this will be the last time I post about weight gain for obvious reasons, hehe.)
• This past week I've grown so rapidly! My tummy is getting rounder by the day and it's no longer just a bump under my belly button, but it's spreading up into my abdomen as well. We LOVE this part and I'm so thankful. People often look at me and say I don't look pregnant...now this just hurts my feelings! One, I WANT to look pregnant :) and the other is if you know me and saw me before pregnancy, you would know that my tummy has grown a whole lot already! The growth has made things difficult to move the way I used to. (Especially dealing with the puppies now!) I know have a tight belly getting in the way. Can't imagine the things I won't be able to do (like tie my shoes or shave) in the near future!
• I'm not as fatigued as I was a few weeks ago. Daily naps are not a requirement now, but are still nice ;) I realize that I get winded a little more these days which makes me sad. They say it's the extra blood volume your heart is having to adjust to. I so want to go outside and do things and sweat and be active to the level I used to, but I know that my body just isn't up for it. I'm still enjoying my walks though when the weather is good and it's not too hot!
  

Nursery Update: We still have more to do, but we did get the cribs this weekend and Jason put them together today! We are quite please how it's all coming together; just perfect for our little blessings!

Some baby 'necessities' in the French home!

Happy Birthday Puppies!! - 09/09/10

Pickles had gave birth to 8 healthy puppies on Thursday early morning 09/09/10!! 4 boys and 4 girls. Pups and mama are doing great! They are so very precious. You can visit our Basset blog to see many more pics and updates:

http://frenchesbassets.blogspot.com