Thanks for joining me on this adventure through twin pregnancy. This is the second update, you can read the first one here.
It is crazy to think that in just over two weeks, I will be at the halfway point in this pregnancy! My midwife and doctor both say that they don’t let twins go over 36-37 weeks, and with the size of the fibroid I have this is going to be a definite timeline. June babies… why does that seem like it’s coming up so quickly?
Ahhhh! So many things that need to get done.
Twin Pregnancy Update: Week 16
These two little ones are now about the size of avocados. Which, if you stick two avocados next to each other, is kind of crazy to think about!
Weight Gain: I am headed into my 17th week now and I’m still around 6 lbs of weight gained. I don’t feel like I’ve been gaining much anywhere else, although my belly is definitely growing. I try not to stress about weight gain and only check when I am at my prenatal visits.
Sleep: Starting to sleep a little bit better, although some nights are much better than others, especially since I have had a teething little one who normally sleeps through the night but hasn’t been doing that lately.
Food Cravings: Still sour, but not as bad. A lot of salty things are starting to be craved as well. I rarely craved pickles with my girls but that seems to be something new this week especially. But they have to be a specific kind… Stick a sweet pickle near me and suffer the consequences;) I also have had a few night cravings for either popcorn or cookies and milk. So random!
Food Aversions: I can’t believe I didn’t put this in my first update because this pregnancy has been FULL of specific food aversions. I can’t stand to eat most types of meat. I can’t even handle/cook raw chicken unless I am just sticking it in the Crock Pot. Even then, eating it is really unappealing. I have never been a red meat-eater at all, so I’ve really had to find some new sources of protein lately.
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions at night, but thankfully only like one or two and they are really short… still annoying. My nausea is starting to taper off, HOORAY! But, I am still so exhausted. No new stretch marks besides the few I have from my two other pregnancies! Pregnancy forgetfulness is also starting to take over my life. I have taken to being even more organized and writing EVERYTHING down or else it gets overlooked or forgotten. Darn pregnancy brain… it’s a real struggle. I am also so overwhelmed emotionally. I am not an emotional person normally, but this pregnancy and the anxiety that has come with it is INTENSE. I have also been very short of breath, to the point where I had to go see the doctor after it kept me up all night. The anxiety probably doesn’t help this issue either.
Clothing: I broke out one maternity t-shirt from Target, only because of the length of it. It doesn’t even look like a maternity top, just a plain white tee… so I’m not sure if that really counts. Maternity outfits for the spring post coming soon:)
Exciting Moments: Finally we can hear the heartbeats on doppler, separately. They were too small in past weeks but we heard them clearly this time! No increase in movements but I still feel their little wiggles from time to time. It has been really exciting to me to have a little more energy and a little less sickness, even though both are still hanging around. Counting down the days until our big ultrasound appointment. I am more than excited to find out the genders of these two little ones. Although, I am pretty convinced that we have one of each in there:) I am slightly nervous to meet the new doctor that I have to see along with my midwife. Hopefully our views on delivery and prenatal care are pretty closely aligned.
Belly update: This is the difference between last weeks update at 14-15 weeks and the end of my 16th week. I feel like I can tell a difference, can you? My belly is little bit bigger and a little higher I think.
Thoughts from the past week (lots of anxiety):
- Will this new doctor be aligned with what we are wanting in terms of this pregnancy and birth plan?
- Is out big anatomy scan ultrasound going to come out okay? Are the babies going to be healthy?
- When will I be able to breath again?
- Prayers are always a must, but they are especially necessary right now because they seem to be the only thing that calms me down in moments of a breakdown.
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*Here’s to moving right along in this double-trouble pregnancy*
OMG. So exciting! Now you are a June thoguh? Dang. I mean good for you, dang for me. Due August 15th. And it feels like FOREVER away. I’ll be excited to see some spring maternity fashions. This whole maternity thing is so new and overwhelming to this newbie. I’ll be praying for you and the little ones, lady!
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Thank you! I am so excited for you:) It will be fun to go through this together. Hopefully, I will be able to help you a little bit since I’ve been through this… a few times haha.
Cajun my husband’s bday is August 19th! Leos are so fun!!! I can’t wait to watch both your progress. So excited for you two!!!
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Ohh Cajun, it’s a sign that you’re supposed to have your little one in August;)
My Birthday is August 19th too lol
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I love my winter babies but a summer one (or two) would be awesome. We have problems like who wants a bike for their birthday when there is snow on the ground?
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I am a December baby and growing up in the Northwest for the most part, I know all about that!:) My other two are spring and fall babies, so these two will fill up one more season!
Still so excited for you. Trying my best to stop the curse and I’ve beat the first time line. Now to beat the second one. I’m the worst at gender guessing. I am almost always wrong but I think you have one of each.
How exciting. Hoping all goes well for you. Stress and anxiety isn’t good. Take time to relax, breath and listen to music or read a book or…. to take your mind off things. Thinking of you!
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Thanks Theresa! I’ve been trying my best:)
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How exciting andyou look beautiful! So happy for you.
Thank you lady!
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You are looking great! And I am loving this updates!
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Thanks so much lady!
Um I thought boy/girl when you posted the ultrasound picture! I don’t know why but I did. I’m so glad things are going smoothly! Praying for you and your sweet and growing family!
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Thanks lady! Thank you so much for the support.
HOW EXCITING!!
I remember my raw meat aversion pregnancy 2 & 3, ack! I didn’t want to even look at raw meat in a package, so it was terribly hard for me to stomach cooking if for everyone else while trying not to gag.
Let’s just say my poor husband did a lot of takeout or cooking for me.
Wishing you and those sweet babies all the best!
XOXO
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It is seriously the most disgusting thing to me. I have also always been one to really trim all the “unwanted” parts off of chicken and stuff… forget it now! I have to have my hubs do all of that.
aww Joanna. You are so adorable! I am so so so excited for you. Glad the nausea is wearing off. That is the WORST part of pregnancy!!
I never really had it with my first too so it was AWFUL!
Not pregnant, we are trying for #2 though and I secretly would love twins!! I think my husband would have a small panic attack 🙂 How did your husband react?! Congrats!
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He had a small panic attack:) he also threatened to throw himself out of the window at my midwife’s office… haha. I think he was in shock.
I cannot express how excited I am for you. To be a mom and carry 1 baby is amazing but 2?!?! You’re awesome! You will get through this and be able to breath again soon. That part always sucks. Hang in there!
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Thank you lady! I appreciate the support more than you know:)
How exciting! I can only imagine what you are going through. Good luck from one mom to another.
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Thank you:)
Yay! June babies. I’m a June birthday myself. Hated the nausea. It was never just the morning. I had no cravings. Just aversions. Remember I hated chicken too. Crazy. Just crackers please.
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Hahah I don’t know why it grosses me out so much right now! Hopefully it goes away.