Welcome to the first (of many) twin pregnancy updates! I am excited to be sharing these with all of you, and even more excited to have someone to vent to about it all.
These first two weekly updates will be for the previous weeks of pregnancy since I am a little behind. As soon as we get through week 17 update next Monday they will be present-week updates:) Thank you for joining me on this crazy adventure!
I’ll give you a little bit of comparison with my twin pregnancy and my singleton pregnancies as well. It might be fun to compare how different and/or similar they turn out to be!
Twin Pregnancy at 14 and 15 Weeks
Finally, it’s the second trimester. These last few weeks have thankfully been so much better than my first three months of pregnancy. Those were filled with constant morning sickness, no energy, and the most ridiculous mood swings ever.
Weight Gain: I am headed into my 16th week now and I have gained a total of 5 lbs. With my first, I gained 30 lbs and with my second, I gained 25 lbs. I thankfully have never been one to gain a lot of extra weight but with the twins, they want you to gain around 40 lbs… YIKES!
Sleep: I had a lot of insomnia and crazy dreams in my first trimester that are thankfully tapering off slightly. I have been able to get a little bit more sleep but I find myself tossing and turning much more. I don’t get the crazy pregnancy dreams as much, but I definitely still get them. This is probably one of my least favorite things that happens in pregnancy.
Food Cravings: Sour. I sent my husband on a hunt to find the most sour candy that he could but none of them have fit the bill. Even Warheads just aren’t cutting it these days. Do they not make sour candy anymore??? So I guess I crave sour and sweet at the same time since I want sour candy. This is completely different from my girls’ as well because with both of them, I craved ice cream like crazy!
Symptoms: I have already been feeling Braxton Hicks contractions, which is mostly just annoying. I have never experienced them this early before but thankfully they are rare and really non-painful as of right now. I’ve been having to take a little bit deeper breaths as I have been struggling to catch my breath like normal. This is something that always happens to me during pregnancy. No new stretch marks, fingers crossed that this new stretch mark routine I have will prevent them for the most part! I’ll share that in a later post:)
Clothing: I have already transitioned into some looser tops, although I haven’t had to wear maternity clothing yet. I stuck with my regular clothing all throughout both my other, single pregnancies.I have only actually ever purchased two pieces of maternity clothing. But with these two, I have a feeling that just isn’t going to fly! I did pick up a couple of things from Pink Blush Maternity, which is probably going to be my go-to store for this pregnancy along with Target.
Exciting Moments: I started to feel some little movements, which is always really fun and exciting! My oldest loves to tell everyone that her mommy has “two babies in her tummy and they’re not boys” (we don’t know that for sure yet, but she’s convinced).Β I also went to see my midwife and heard the babies heartbeats as they were rolling all across the ultrasound screen. It always puts me at ease to hear and see them. P.S. It is so strange to say “them” instead of “the baby”. It’s going to take some getting used to still.
We go in for our extra long ultrasound scan in 2.5 weeks. They’ll measure the babies and we will get to find out the genders, hooray! I could never wait until after they’re born to find out… I am too much of a planner and a control freak to buy everything in neutral colors.
Belly update: This is the difference between 10 weeks pregnant and 15 weeks. My midwife told me “You’re belly is going to get really big!” Well thanks… I think. Goodbye abs I worked so hard for… I’ll see you again someday!
*Here’s the wonderful things that a woman’s body can do*
So exciting! And listen to your toddler, she is probably right! Hudson knew that Mila was a girl waaaay before we did!
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I am hoping for boy/girl. Fingers crossed for at least one boy or my poor husband…:)
That is so sweet that your daughter brags about your belly. Goodbye abs, hello new lives!
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Haha new lives are much more exciting anyways;)
Em is a smart girl π
Awwww…I loved reading this and living vicariously through you. You look gab but be careful of those braxton hicks. I had them from 20 weeks through 36 weeks when I went into labor. Can’t wait to watch your progression!
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They freak me out! Only because I have never experienced them this earlier in pregnancy before. I’m lucky that I have been through it before so I kind of know what to look for and when to be worried:)
Abs or not, you look awesome! I’ve never really thought about how much faster you grow when you are pregnant with twins, but it makes perfect sense! It’s really interesting to see how this pregnancy compares to your others. Looking forward to more updates!
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Aww thank you! I appreciate that. Thankfully, I have been able to continue with mild exercise and a lot of yoga so I still feel healthy:)
So excited for you! Your belly looks so cute.
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“Your belly is going to get really big”? Seriously that is what your midwife told you? I would have deadpan countered back with “Really”. I think you are looking fabulous!! Go team twins and Mom π
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Hahaha thank you Jen! She has been my midwife for so many years now that I know her and her personality. She says things sometimes that no one else would get away with, purely because she’s like a “matter of fact” type. My husband said “if I would’ve said that you would’ve punched me”. Truth honey, I would have:)
What a cute baby bump! I like that idea of the number blocks next to your stomach for a picture. I have never experienced braxton hicks contractionsβ¦isn’t that weird?
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Thank you:) I hardly experienced them until this pregnancy. You are lucky because they are the most annoying symptom.
How exciting! I love everything about pregnancy, but I’ve never been pregnant with twins before! What an incredible experience. Two times everything I look forward to more updates!
It’s crazy and exciting all at the same time!
That’s so cool that your feeling little moments now! Can’t wait to read more updates <3
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I wish I could feel them more! It always brings me more comfort and eases my anxiety when I feel them all the time.
wow! How awesome to be carrying twins. I gained 70 pounds with my last but he was over 10 pounds!
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Healthy baby!:) I had two pretty big babies as well, one 8’6 and the other 9’1.
How exciting, my daughter is obsessed with me having twins one day. She’s 8 and the idea of twins judst fascinates her.
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It’s a really neat thing when you think about it/experience it. The ultrasounds are crazy!
i would love to have twins. A belly gets big with one baby, so I can only imagine with two. Loosing the abs for a good year is total worth it once those babies are a moving inside ya. Congratulations.
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I always thought it would be really neat to have them, but never EVER thought it was actually going to happen.
So exciting! It’s the miracle of life. Don’t mind me while I get all mushy in the corner! π
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Haha I tend to get that reaction a lot… or the “Wow, it’s going to be a lot of work for you!” Yes, I know… thanks for the reminder;)
Oh my gosh, congratulations! My friend is actually 20 weeks with triplets right now and her belly is bigger than my 39 week belly π
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Oh my goodness, TRIPLETS?? I bet she is a strong lady to carry those babies:)
How exciting! The idea of twins always excites me!
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It’s exciting and scary for me since I already have two toddlers:)
So excited for you! That is amazing that your doctor wants you to gain 40 pounds–I remember thinking that 20 (when I was pregnant with my daughter) was SO much! I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes easily! π
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It’s a lot! Hopefully, it won’t have to be AS much as that, but whatever keeps them healthy:)
You are doing great… Keep updating us!
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How fun for you! Being pregnant always scared me. yikes! All those changes your body goes through. Stay healthy!
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Thank you!
So exciting! You look fabulous and the abs come back… eventually.
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Haha thank you:) I still have them a little bit at the top but I’m sure that won’t last.
Very cute! Such an exciting time! You look great!
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I am so excited for you Joanna! π I hated being pregnant with one! I was not a happy pregnant person and I am woman enough to admit that! LOL I craved lemon heads, that’s a sour as I get! Don’t worry about the weight, just enjoy the experience! Here’s to a happy & healthy pregnancy! π
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Oh twins how amazing. Best of luck. You look amazing x
LOL “your belly is going to get really big”! I am so glad that we get to follow you during your pregnancy with twins! This is so exciting π
Hahah thank you! I am so glad that you are:) It is so nice to have a space to chat about all of this and get so much amazing support and advice.
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Aw how cute – those abs will be back soon!!
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Fingers crossed on that one:) Thank you!
So sweet of your toddler! Good luck girl!
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Thank you:) She is a sweet little girl, I’m lucky to have her!
Look at your amazing abs! They are visible even with a baby bump!
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That’s so nice of you to say:) I worked really hard after my second daughter to get myself into better shape.
Congrats on your bundles of joy! Glad to hear you’re feeling much better π
Thank you!