20 weeks

Yesterday was 20 weeks! Went to Dr. McKee today for a check up and all looks good! Iron level still good but was a little lower than last time. Blood pressure was still perfect at 104/64. Weight.... Um I won't mention how much I gained since my last visit but I was shocked. Nurse said since I just got back from the beach yesterday that I probably am a little swollen from the sun, heat and salt. Doctor didn't say anything to me about it though. After all, there is 2 growing babies in my belly. Ultrasound looked good! They looked at my cervix and it's closed and a really good length at 4.45 cm. Both babies looked good as well. Alyssa is head down with her head in my pelvis and her heart rate was 141. Garrett is head up with his feet at my bladder, I should note I knew someone had their feet next to my bladder based on the kicks I have had at it and the instant "gotta go" feeling I have been getting! Silly babies! Garrett's heart rate was 152. He was doing his cardio workout in there today. He is by far the most active one! My belly was measuring almost 26 weeks today. Doctor said everything looks good and to come back in 2 weeks on August 7. Praise The Lord for another good report!!!

This is Garrett 

This is Garrett's bottom on Alyssa's face haha! 

Alyssa's face 

How big are the babies this week? According to the many pregnancy apps I have, they are about 10 inches long and about 10 1/2 ounces each, however 2 weeks ago ultrasound showed they were 9 ounces each so they are probably bigger than that! 

What are the babies up to this week? The babies keeps gulping down that amniotic fluid, now consuming multiple ounces a day. They are also sprouting teeth buds underneath her gums, as well as lips, eyelashes, and eyebrows.

Maternity clothes? I should just take this question out cause at this point it's about all I can wear! My t-shirts are so tight now! 

Stretch marks? None so far, knock on wood! 

Sleep? It is becoming harder and harder to be comfortable while sleeping. I am sleeping with a body pillow which helps but I can't sleep on my back anymore and my hips hurt not long after I have been on a certain side now so I constantly toss and turn. 

Feeling movement? Yes, everyday I feel those sweet babies now! Somedays I feel them more than others. I love feeling those sweet movements! Makes me smile everytime! What a miracle! 

Miss anything? Can't say I miss anything! 

Other symptoms? Well I was having fierce heartburn, like really bad. Doctor told me to get rid of the tums and try Zantac 150, which I did and that helped for a week. I am now taking Prilosec OTC. It is helping for sure. Other symptoms is back pain, spider veins, feet and leg aching and acne on my chest and face. I got the approval to start Proactiv so I started that today. No pregnancy glow here, just acne! Haha! I also have shortness of breath with pretty much any activity, walking included! They said that's normal!  I am not complaining, just stating the wonderful changes my body is experiencing cause of these miracles! I actually feel pretty good considering all the stated symptoms! 

Cravings? This week I was having an intense craving for a hot Krispy Kreme donut, so I ate 2! :) Today, I was craving white cheese dip and chips from a Mexican restaurant. Haven't given in to it just yet! 

Food aversions? Nope, not anymore! 

Swelling? No swelling. I even asked Dr. McKee today to look at my ankles and make sure I wasn't, he said no and to enjoy how they look now cause they won't look like that for much longer! Haha! 

Looking forward to? Feeling those sweet babies everyday and taking in the wonderful miracle of growing life inside of me! 

Praying specifically for? To be able to carry the twins to 37 weeks and that there will be no premature labor scares during the 20's and to be able to work as long as possible! 

The next 10 weeks are critical! We need to be able to keep them in and not have any premature labor scares. I am going to have to really take it easy and not do anything strenuous. We know God has got this so we will continue to trust Him and believe His perfect timing for their birth! God has gotten us this far and we know He will continue to do so! God is soooo good and we thank Him for sweet Alyssa and Garrett!