30 Weeks!!

Today I went for a 30 week growth ultrasound. Kenny came with me. The babies have changed positions and Baby A's head is no longer down so low in my right hip. She's almost head down in the "correct" position. Baby B is still breech. Baby A was measured first and was estimated to be approximately 3lbs, 6oz. This is actually a little above average when compared to a single baby at 30 weeks. Baby B measured about 3lbs which was perfect.
My doctor was happy with the sizes of the baby and made another ultrasound appointment and a Non-stress test appointment for 4 weeks from now.

Most days I feel pretty good. I'm getting more and more anxious when I've been looking at the calendar and seeing that January is really not that far away. I'm hoping to make it to 38 weeks which would be around January 13. In all the reading I've done, 38 weeks is a typical delivery time for twins.

Before Kenny and I left the doctor's office today, we got copies of my prenatal records so we're all ready to travel to NY next week for Thanksgiving!!

There was one profile ultrasound picture today, but I haven't scanned it yet. Hopefully I'll do that this weekend....and get another belly picture.

Baby Shower!

Three of my friends threw a baby shower for me today. It was perfect! I am so thankful for getting to know so many wonderful people since moving to Virginia.

This is Jane, Amanda, and Amy: my lovely hostesses!!

The food was delicious, the games were hilarious and I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends.


The beautiful cake all the way from Roanoke!

Prenatal Classes Etc...

Kenny and I started prenatal classes last week. There are 20 couples and we're the only ones with twins. It's strange to see all the videos and materials related to a single birth and then realize near the end I'll be so much bigger. I was comparing myself to the other women due at the end of January and I AM much bigger. I feel really good and have really only gained "baby weight" all in the front.
I can't wait for my next ultrasound on the 18th. I'm curious to see how much each baby weighs. Every couple of days, my stomach is really tight as if it's stretching. Shirts are definitely becoming tighter!
2 weeks ago, Kenny painted the nursery and put together the cribs. We chose a neutral tan/brown called adobe straw. It has a hint of pink depending on the light. We decided not to do a "pink" room since much of the baby bedding and other things will be pink. Here's a few pictures. The cribs probably won't stay there but we'll do some rearranging once we get more stuff!



We're planning to get some wall hangings and wall decals with flowers and butterflies in pinks and browns. It might even look nice to put names over the beds.
P.S. The names are being kept secret!!