31 Weeks: May 25-31 How far along? 7 months, 3 weeks Babies size: Pineapples! (cue the craving!) What’s new with babies? According to some books, babies are now able to form memories. I certainly can’t recall any memories in utero; regardless I hope to make these first few potential memories quite delightful by vocalizing lots of songs, stories, and scripture….
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Twins-in-Progress: Week 30
30 Weeks: May 18-24 How far along? 7 months, 2 weeks Babies size: Probably around 3 lbs. or more. What’s new with babies? At T-10 weeks to go (if we make it to July 26), babies are on the home-stretch for growing. Their brains are folding to add more square-footage for thinking, creativity, learning, relating, and pondering the love of…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 29
29 Weeks: May 11-17 How far along? 7 months, 1 week Babies size: about 3 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Practicing breathing (we got to see the little boy work on this during the ultrasound 2 weeks ago). What’s new with Mama? Belly button has popped out! Exercise: In addition to my “birth prep” list, my…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 28
My incredible older sister helped us celebrate our “sweet peas” with an ultra-creative baby shower! I loved the whimsical nature of the whole day (thanks for being amazing Rachel!!!). Enjoy the pictures throughout this update! 28 Weeks: May 4-10 How far along? 7 Months Babies size: about 2 1/2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Ultrasound confirmed both…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 27
27 Weeks: April 27- May 3 How far along? 6 months, 3 weeks Babies size: about 2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Babies currently have more taste buds now than at birth. What’s new with Mama? Feeling more active these days… working hard to get stuff done. It’s just slightly difficult to work around such a huge…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 26
26 Weeks: April 20-26 How far along? 26 weeks (6 months, 2 week) Babies size: about 2 lbs. each! What’s new with babies? Making melanin (skin pigment) as I am trying not to burn mine in all this sunshine! Exercise: Doing well with the healthy habits. My doula and dear friend and sister-in-law keeps me accountable 🙂 Best moment…
A Prayer for our Littles Ones
I posted this prayer a few weeks ago for our “Twins in Progress” report. I think it is worth sharing again, for any mama-to-be out there to pray over her baby (or babies). I am so blessed that Paul prayed this over the people of Colossae as our example. Here is my personalized version of…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 25
25 Weeks: April 13-19 How far along? 25 weeks (6 months, 1 week) Babies size: . Cauliflower heads What’s new with babies? blinking. swallowing, grasping (hopefully not at each other’s throats) Sleep: I am starting to get used to late night hunger, tossing and turning. Exercise: I started following my 10 habits for a Fantastic Morning Routine this…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 24
24 Weeks: April 6-12 How far along? 24 weeks (6 months) Babies size: 1 1/2 lb each! If you are doing the math, you’ll notice they are now gaining a 1/2 pound a week. (No wonder I am exhausted and starving all the time). What’s new with babies? They have eyebrows! And eye lashes, and a bit of hair…
Short of Breath in my Walk with God
I once read that being pregnant requires the same amount of energy as scaling a mountain. The calorie output is about the same as a vigorous hike… all-day-long. I must be reaching “higher elevation” because it is getting harder to breathe. A hiker experiences the thinning of the air… at six months pregnant with twins, this…