I've gained 22 pounds, which means I can rest assured I'll meet my goal of 25 pounds by 25 weeks. So far, everything is going swimmingly, and I've been able to do everything that I've been recommended to do to ensure these babies are healthy and full-term.
The weather's been very warm, so I've been extra thankful for the non-jeans I've borrowed from my sister-in-law. The jean skirt, the capri pants, and the light cotton pants have been a godsend! I probably need a few more short-sleeve t-shirts, but fortunately those are pretty inexpensive.
I'm still feeling good, eating well, and living life fairly normally. I take it easier than I used to, but other than that I'm still able to do mostly everything I've always done.
CC has taken an interest in my tummy, but I'm sure it's just a coincidence, as we've been teaching her the parts of the body. Still, it makes my heart happy when I walk up to her crib and she reaches out to pat my tummy.
The babies themselves are now approximately the size of mangos, about 6 inches long. I am more definitely feeling movement now, the occasional kick or squirm, although it's not too frequent. I've heard from other twin moms that movement gets very noticeable around week 24, so I will enjoy the relative peace and quiet until then. Once I have two heads, four elbows, four feet and four knees jabbing me, I'm sure life won't be quite so comfortable!
I have my first appointment in 5 weeks this Thursday, and it will be a doozy: the complete anatomy scan of both babies, which I've been warned can take up to 2 hours. But it will be great to see the babies again; it's been a while since I've had confirmation that everything is going well. It will be a relief if the ultrasound goes well and we are told that they are developing well and on their way to being healthy, strong newborns. Stay tuned!
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