11 Weeks :)

How far along? 11 weeks!!

How big are the babies? Your babies (now about two inches long) have been pretty busy this week, growing hair follicles, finger nails, and ovaries (if there is a girl in there). She has distinct human characteristics by now, with hands and feet in front of her body, with ears nearly in their final shape, open nasal passages on the tip of their tiny nose, a tongue and palate in the mouth, and visible nipples.  What else makes her look human? Those hands and feet have individual fingers and toes (meaning good bye to those frog-like webbed hands and feet). Hooray!

Weight gain/loss: Not sure still!! I am going to a friends house today so I may ask to use her scale :) 

Maternity clothes: YUP. If I am not wearing maternity jeans, I am wearing leggings under my belly because I have NOTHING left that fits.

Stretch marks: Nope

Best moment of the week: Being asked "are you expecting?"

Movement: I think so. I feel little tickles down low. Feels like someone is running their finger along the inside of my tummy. It happens on my left and my right side so I am choosing to believe that I feel these little farts moving :)

Symptoms: Boobs are still huge and veiny and I think my nipples are really starting to get darker. Lots of pulling and stretching and occasional nausea and vomiting!

Food cravings? I wish I could say that I am craving good things but I am NOT. I want salty things like Mr. Noodles and mini pizzas... and sweet things like ice cream! I am TRYING to eat healthy but I am so happy to have my appetite back that I only eat things that appeal to me! Today I am going to work on eating more fruits and veggies :)

Gender: I don't know why but I KNOW there are not two girls in there. I think I am either having two boys of one of each. :) As long as they are healthy I am happy!

Anything making you sick or queasy? I find strong smelling things make me queasy. Like air fresheners the aisle at the grocery store with all the cleaners and stuff, and garlic.

Labor signs: nope

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: My mood has been great! Since my morning sickness has started slacking off, I am more social and feeling so much better!

Looking forward to: April 3! Next ultrasound!

Sleep: Just call me a sleep machine. 

Here is the newest pic! I will take a close up later!

10 weeks!!!

I announced in Facebook and it was such a great feeling :) I used this picture as my cover photo....

It said "This Fall, the Lidstone Family will be expanding by four little feet. And we are not getting another puppy :)"  I changed my profile picture to the newest scan picture!!! Here they are!!!

They were beautiful! One was moving on the screen, the other was a little lazy! They both had a beautiful heartbeat and looked soooo much bigger! The Doctor I had this time was a different one and she didn't tell me the heart rates but she did say that they were where they should be. She only gave us one picture too so I was kind of sad about that BUT they are growing and healthy and plumping up their mamma! Here's the newest pic!

I'll update my 10 week progression later today or tomorrow :) My beautiful aunt is visiting for, Ottawa and I'm hanging with her today! 

9 Weeks :)

How far along?  9 weeks 3 days

How big are the babies? Your babies, now the size of green olives, have grown about an inch since last week. Tiny muscles are beginnning to form, so while they might not be ready to pump iron, they are gearing up to move their arms and legs. It is still too soon to feel anything in your belly, but you might be able to hear something at your next checkup. Try listening for your babies' heartbeat via a doppler device--that welcome sound should be audible any time now!

Weight gain/loss: Not sure just yet but I will asked to be weighed on Thursday at the ultrasound. I am pretty sure that I lost weight this week because I had a TERRIBLE stomach flu and threw up for about two days. Even my tummy doesnt feel as "full."

Maternity clothes: Got lots of tops but no pants that fit right. The ones I ordered came in too big and need to be sent back tomorrow. I hope the right size comes next week!

Stretch marks: nope!

Best moment of the week: Has not happened yet :) Thursday when I see my babies again!

Movement: nope!

Symptoms: Well, boobs are still tender, pulling and tugging and morning sickness (worse at night).  

Food cravings: Honestly, none. I eat whatever appeals to me at the time and it really is not much.

Gender: Not sure!

Anything making you sick or queasy? It varies but mainly everything

Labor signs: nope.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Well, I have been worrying a lot since I had this stomach flu. My body was rocked. Lots of violent vomitting and just awful pain. I am trying to stay in high spirits but it is hard because I am concerned about the babies. So far this pregnancy has been very hard. I am really looking forward to feeling that "glow."

Looking forward to: March 14

Sleep: I sleep LOTS  :) Naps in the afternoon are my staple. Usually between three and six and I always get to bed by 10 or 11pm.  I wake a lot to pee during the night but I feel rested during the day...until nap time :)

These made me smile :)

These are a couple of poems that my dear friend sent me in an email today :) She is the mother of twin boys (one of which is my Godson )... I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

The Mother of Twins

A meeting convened one day

in Heavens sacred hall.

The Ideal mother must be found

for twins so sweet and small.

She must be patient, first of all,

And kind and calm and wise.

And capable of chasing tears

away from little eyes.

She'd have to put her children first

And be so very smart

Have dedication and resolve,

A sweet and loving heart.

They all agreed you were the best

No other mom would do.

Yes, Heaven found the perfect one

And sent those twins to you!

Twins

So many good things come in pairs,

Like ears and socks and panda bears.

But best of all are sets of twins,

with extra laughter, double grins.

There's so much fun in having two

with twice as many points of view.

So much alike, forever linked,

and yet they're also quite distinct.

They share a birthday and a name,

But moods and tempers aren't the same.

Although at times they may dispute,

their loyalty is absolute.

From days of youth till life is done,

it's one for both and both for one.

We're all quite novel and precise,

But special folks ~

God made twice.

Special Delivery

Special delivery, special pair

two little infants left in your care.

It won't be easy this great big task

God thought you were the one He would ask.

To guide and rear two at the same time

through fights and mishaps and lots of grime.

He will give you strength for the longest day

and He will always be there to show you the way.

Though times you will feel that you are alone,

there are a lot of twins mothers

who have two that are grown,

So with this in mind that others have survived the test.

You'll thank God for your double blessing

and do your best.

So. Sick.

Well, this is day two of violent vomiting and non-stop nausea. It is AWFUL. Apparently, from what I am reading, this is only supposed to get worse over the next week or so as it peaks at 9 weeks. My lips are dry and my body is sore and I am so incredibly fatigued. BUT I am happy. I am happy that these babies keep reminding me (while they could ease up a little) that they are growing strong and snuggling in for the ride.

I am starting to worry about dehydration. I drink lots of water and eat popsicles buy even my skin is dry. If this does not ease up today I may take a trip to the emergency room for a check up. I wanna make sure my babies are getting what they need.  I will continue to take it easy for the rest of the day and rest up. Hopefully I will feel better and manage to keep a meal down at some point today!

8 Weeks!!!!

How far along? 8 weeks 0 days

How big are the babies? Your babies are growing at an amazing rate--about a millimeter every day--around the size of a large raspberry. Your little berries are looking a lot less reptilian (even though she has webbed fingers and toes, her tail is just about gone) and a lot more baby-like these days, as her lips, nose, eyelids, legs, and back continue to take shape. Her hearts is beating at an incredible rate of 150 times per minute--about twice as fast as yours!  And even though you can't feel it yet, she's now making spontaneous movements as she twitches her tiny trunk and limb buds. 

Weight gain/loss: Still not sure! I have no scale in my house!

Maternity clothes: Yup, been wearing my new maternity jeans and I have been living in leggings and stretchy pants

Stretch marks: Nope!

Best moment of the week: Seeing my babies on Monday morning :)

Movement: Nope

Symptoms: Crazy sore boobs, preggo brain, lots of nausea and vomiting

Food cravings: None... it feels like a struggle when it is time to eat anything

Gender: No idea! I think I am having two boys :)

Anything making you queasy or sick? EVERYTHING.

Labor signs: nope

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: It has been pretty good but I am finding that feeling sick and miserable all the time is kinda bringing me down. I am trying to enjoy every moment (those that do not involve being in the toilet). 

Looking forward to: March 14 :)

Sleep: Lots of sleeping and napping. I wake a LOT during the night to pee and to change my position in bed. I am working on sleeping on my left side but I move so much that I sometimes wake on my belly (and my boobs KILL me after this)

Here's the newest bump picture! I am starting to fill out in other places too.