24 weeks 3 days

Greetings all!

Well here is the latest belly shot. Everyone keeps telling me I am not as big as they thought I would be with twins. I, on the other hand, feel huge!! My feet are swelling and my dear, sweet husband keeps telling me, "with your feet so swollen it makes your thighs look smaller." If I wasn't pregnant with his children I would knock him on his butt!!

Tomorrow is my next ultrasound and I am very excited. I'm hoping I get to see and feel a kick at the same time. They are really moving all over and it is such a cool feeling! I saw my OB last week. She says I am measuring around 28 weeks which is fine - even though I am only 24. It is to be expected. Again, both heart beats are fine and all seems to be well with the babies who shall remain nameless for now. LOL I have names all picked out but just need to convince the hubby that I am right and he should just do what I say! LMAO After all, I am the one doing all the hard work here!!

On the puppy front Duchess is doing well. She had her first day at the puppy spa yesterday. Got a wash and blow dry, nail trim and her first hair cut. She took it all well and I do believe she'll enjoy going back for a "real" visit. Duchess has learned a neat little trick. She can skateboard! Skoff if you will, but she puts her front legs on and scoots herself across the porch. It is too funny!

She is also getting huge like her mommy. She is only 14 weeks old but weighs 22.5 pounds! I can barely lift her anymore. And just look at the size of these paws!

While Duchess was getting pampered I took Sam with me to get a pedicure. The ladies were very nice to him and let him sit in the big massage chair. Now he undertsands why I like to go and get my toes done! He may volunteer to come with me again.

I also got to have lunch with my good friends Bill and Gary yesterday. They had their house redone and it looks awesome!! Now I want mine done! It was so nice to catch up and enjoy a long visit. Life seems to get in the way of long visits anymore. I have to make a point to do it more often. I miss my visits with my friends.

22 weeks 2 days pregnant!

Hi all. Took a little vacation with the family this past week. While it was lovely not to have to work for an entire week I am happy to be home. A week in the trailer with 2 dogs, the hubby, step son and me was quite enough!! Plus I need my own bed back. These babies make sleeping a joy normally, but on a sofa pull out in the living room with a puppy who gets up every 2-3 hours to pee isn't fun! She is worse than I am!



Anyway, so I am now 22 weeks pregnant. I never thought I would be this far in a million years. This past week the twins have really started to move around and kick a lot. It is such a cool feeling. Like they are saying ,"Ok mom, I don't want you to sleep on this side. Sleep on her side." or "Mom, don't forget we're in here." KICK! I find myself rubbing my belly all the time and hoping for another kick. It is so wonderful to experience.



Speaking of my belly, here is a picture from yesterday. We are definately getting bigger!
This whole experience is cool and frightening and wonderful all at the same time. And it seems like we may finally have agreed on names! Miracle of all miracles. I'm not saying yet in case I change my mind. My poor hubby is about ready to brain me for suggesting names then saying I've changed my mind. I think we are good though. For now....

My mom was also on vacation this week. She went to Florida to visit Aunt Mary. She called me to ask if it was ok for her to get another tattoo!! That 80 some year old sister of hers is a bad influence!! Last year she got a tattoo also!! My kids are going to have a granny with all kinds of ink. LOL Like I have the authority to say no anyway. Parents! Who can understand them? :)

As I sit here and type I'm waiting for a fight between my dumb puppy and my old set in her ways cat. Duchess has Buggy outweighed and is double her size. But one hiss and growl from Bug and Duchess is running for the hills. Yipe yipe!! And she keeps going back for more. I'm waiting for the fur to fly! Ahhh my nice peaceful home..