26 Weeks Ultrasound / Pics / H2O Like a Pro

26 Weeks Ultrasound

Today I went for my monthly ultrasound at the hospital to check on Thing 1 and Thing 2.  They are both doing GREAT and are above average right now on their weight.  Praying that they keep it up!!  Their momma sure is eating like every meal is her last. :-O  Trying to eat as healthy as possible though.  I'm also doubling up on my Juice Plus!

Thing 1 -  Baby boy weighs 2lb 8oz

Thing 2 - Baby girl weighs 2lb 2oz

Both babies are currently head down.  

The doctor said that she wouldn't be surprised if Baby B (Thing 2) was born 1st.  Normally, Baby A is born 1st b/c its placenta is supposed to be closer to the cervix.  Not only are their placentas right next to each other, but Baby B (Thing 2) has been positioned WAY lower in my uterus the whole pregnancy.  Not a big deal, I just find it interesting.  Rule breakers. 

Pics

Here are some pics that melted my ♥ ! They are the 1st 3D pics that don't really look like aliens.  :)  

Thing 1

Sweet Baby Boy (with lots of cord everywhere)

Thing 2

Baby Girl (Look at that FACE! Precious!!)

3 out of the 4 feet that are kicking my ribs :)

Momma at 26 weeks pregnant

(Starting my 6th month)

Looks like a basketball is under my shirt.  In a couple months, I'll be sporting a beach ball. 

H2O Like a Pro

The intense Braxton Hicks contractions that I had pretty much constantly for a little over a week have backed off.  I have SERIOUSLY upped my water intake, and that seems to help a lot.  I mostly drink only water anyway and am continuously sipping it.  However, no more sipping.  Large gulps every few minutes only.  I feel like people can hear me 'slosh' as I waddle around.  Hence why I sat in the cafe at church on Sunday.  Figured 3 bathroom trips during the service would be a little distracting.  Ha  Oh well.  These lil blessings are so worth it!!  

22 Wks Follow-Up Ultrasound / Random Info / Sexy Brace

22 Weeks Follow-Up Ultrasound

After our last ultrasound, I thought they wanted to just follow up on baby girl's fluid in her brain... but it turns out they also wanted to check on the cyst in baby boy's brain.  (I thought the cyst was in hers. So confusing!)  Anyway, I went to the maternal ultrasound area instead of the general ultrasound area.  Everything looked GREAT!  The doctor asked me later, "Where you worried?"  I said very honestly, "No.  I prayed about it, but I just have a feeling that everything is going to be ok."  :) 

Here is baby boy.... 

22 weeks - baby boy

Here is baby girl ....

22 weeks- baby girl

AND.... here is baby girl's butt resting on baby boy's face. How sweet. Ha.  She was also kicking his head during the ultrasound.  No wonder most of the time he had both arms pulled up in front of his face!!  

22 weeks- baby girl's butt on baby boy's face

Random Info 

Baby boy weighs 1lb 3oz and she weighs right at 1lb.  

Baby girl is still face down, but baby boy is now breech.  They will probably still twirl around some more before settling down in their final position.  :)  

Big thank-you to my mom for watching my 2-year old in the waiting room for almost 2.5 hours!!  They were running a bit behind.  Eek!  

I go back for another ultrasound to monitor their growth in 4 weeks. I can't even remember how many ultrasounds I've had so far with Thing 1 & 2!!  I had 3 ultrasounds with my 1st pregnancy. (1 at the Fertility Specialist, 1 to determine gender, and the over-priced 3D ultrasound.)  

Sexy Brace

I broke down and bought this oh-so-sexy-brace.  My midwife had recommended it since my belly was growing at such a fast rate.  I finally agreed.  I wear it only for an hour or so at the end of the day while I'm fixing dinner and up on my feet.  It really does help.  I know you're jealous of it... You too can have this look... just go to Babies-R-Us and purchase yours today!!  

Bringing Sexy Back