12 Weeks

How far along? 12 Weeks 3 Days

Maternity clothes?  Think I’ll go buy some more today or tomorrow.

Stretch marks? Still trying to keep the existing ones from the previous at bay.

Sleep:  A little less often but still sleeping a lot.  I’m slowly getting more energy (knock on wood!)

Best moment this week: Hasn’t happened yet, but will probably be the doctor appointment!  

Miss Anything? Cappuccino

Movement: Still none that I can feel yet.  I think what I do feel is my imagination…

Food cravings:  McDonald’s hash browns with grape jelly on top (keep in mind that the grape jelly isn’t an ‘odd’ craving, I eat them that way all the time, pregnant or not!)  

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Hot Ham and Cheese sandwich didn’t really set well in my stomach the other day, which made the toilet and I get a little personal. My Food Aversions are still quite strong.

Have you started to show yet?  Hello! I’m having TWINS!  

Gender:  TBA

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: I am so happy with a little mood swing here and there.

Looking forward to:  My doctor appointment on Thursday!

Milestones:  This week their faces are becoming more defined.  Noses have taken more shape. Their tiny fingernails are now well formed on their fingers.  Most importantly in their brains, synapses are rapidly growing!  They are approximately 2.1 inches and the size of plums and weigh about .49 oz apiece! The most dramatic development this week are reflexes!  Their fingers and toes will begin to open, close, and curl.  Their eye muscles will clench, and their mouth will make sucking movements.  Apparently if I prod my abdomen, they will squirm in response!!! 

Thoughts from Daddy: It’s crazy to see the change that’s happened in just the past week, watching her belly grow is exciting!