Thoughts for Thursday and 32 Weeks!

Happy Thursday Lovies!

-I've been a horrible blogger lately. I haven't done weekend recaps because honestly we haven't done too much but work on the nursery and organize baby things. Work has been insane and this soon to be Mama is tired at the end of the day. 

-I'm dying to get my hands on the pictures from all my showers. My MIL was gracious enough to take pictures for everything but we haven't been able to meet up so I can them from her. 

-It's still really surreal that there are two babies in me. I mean really?! I don't think it will exactly sink in that this is reality until they are here. I've been wanting to do a love letter post for the boys but literally start bawling every time I try to start. Maybe I'll get that done one day.

- My doctors have said that they will be thrilled if I make it to 34 weeks and any day after is just icing on the cake. So monkeys..please stay put until at least September 7th. Mama will be grateful. But any time afterwards I'm ready to meet you. 

-I'm terrified of labor and delivery. I had pretty much had the mind set that I would have a c section. Well both boys have been head down for about a month now. Everyone keeps saying.. that's great! Well maybe so but it seriously scares the hell out of me! I know God has orchestrated this plan and I just have to trust that he will take care of us but the anxiety is starting to creep up.

how far along: 32 weeks! (6 weeks or less until the monkeys get here! Not that I'm counting or anything :))

  size of the babies: According to our ultrasound on 8/19/15 Baby A is 3lbs 15oz (54% percentile for a single baby) and Baby B is 4lbs 10oz!! (93% percentile for a single baby). The doctor is so pleased with their weights. Mom over here is definitely feeling every bit of it!   total weight gain: 34lbs .. BLECK!!   gender: TWO BOYS!!!   maternity clothes: 100% minus a few maxi dresses that are regular sizes. You will see me in the same thing over and over again now. I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes. Plus some of my maternity stuff is getting tight in the belly.. grrrreeeaaatt.. I hope to make it through. 
stretch marks: Yep- on my hips.. boo!!    movement: lately they like to kick each other. It's crazy to watch and feel my stomach move.   sleep: Ugh.. pregnancy insomnia is definitely here..lately it's been hard to sleep. These little rascals are ready to kick nonstop when I'm ready to lay down. I move around but it's hard to get comfortable.    missing: Deli meat, raw sushi, medium rare steaks, and fun cocktails. have you told friends/family: Yep! Everyone should know by now. If you see me, you know I'm preggo.    cravings/aversions: Rice and beans from a Mexican restaurant, chocolate ice cream with almonds or blueberries, watermelon, special K cereal, and peach milkshakes from Chickfila.    symptoms: I have to pee ALL the time! Heartburn seems to be getting a little better. The boys have dropped so I don't have the horrible heartburn as much but I traded it for lower back and pelvic pain.  

cries: I seriously tear up at EVERYTHING.

labor signs: No. thank you lord!

belly button in or out: It's definitely poking out. Certain dresses or shirts you can definitely see it.

wedding rings on or off: They've been off completely. My feet and fingers are puffy. Bleck!

  the hubs is: getting excited/nervous about the arrival of our little guys. He likes to feel them move all over every night before bed. He talks to them and they kick him.. it's adorable!  

babies are: starting to get ready for their big debut, tipping the scales at almost 4lbs. and topping out at about 19 inches. In the past few weeks, it's all about practice, practice, practice as they hone the skills they will need to thrive outside the womb- from swallowing and breathing to kick and sucking. Little ones have been able to suck their thumbs for awhile now. As more and more fat collects under the babies skin, they are becoming less transparent and more opaque. 

  looking forward to: Date night this weekend. I'm looking forward to one our last dinners out with just the two of us. Crazy to think that very soon we will be a family of 4!    best moments: Almost done with birthing class. One more left in the series and a breast feeding class. Making everything feel oh so that much more real!
Linking up with Natalie and Annie.

31 Weeks

how far along: 31 weeks! (7 weeks or less until the monkeys get here! Not that I'm counting or anything :))

  size of the babies: According to our ultrasound on 8/19/15 Baby A is 3lbs 15oz (54% percentile for a single baby) and Baby B is 4lbs 10oz!! (93% percentile for a single baby). The doctor is so pleased with their weights. Mom over here is definitely feeling every bit of it!   total weight gain: 34lbs .. BLECK!!   gender: TWO BOYS!!!   maternity clothes: 100% minus a few maxi dresses that are regular sizes. You will see me in the same thing over and over again now. I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes. Plus some of my maternity stuff is getting tight in the belly.. grrrreeeaaatt.. I hope to make it through. 
stretch marks: Yep- on my hips.. boo!!    movement: lately they like to kick each other. It's crazy to watch and feel my stomach move.   sleep: Ugh.. pregnancy insomnia is definitely here..lately it's been hard to sleep. These little rascals are ready to kick nonstop when I'm ready to lay down. I move around but it's hard to get comfortable.    missing: Deli meat, raw sushi, medium rare steaks, and fun cocktails. have you told friends/family: Yep! Everyone should know by now. If you see me, you know I'm preggo.    cravings/aversions: Rice and beans from a Mexican restaurant, chocolate ice cream with almonds or blueberries, watermelon, special K cereal, and peach milkshakes from Chickfila.    symptoms: I have to pee ALL the time! Heartburn seems to be getting a little better. The boys have dropped so I don't have the horrible heartburn as much but I traded it for lower back and pelvic pain.  

cries: I seriously tear up at EVERYTHING.

labor signs: No. thank you lord!

belly button in or out: It's definitely poking out. Certain dresses or shirts you can definitely see it.

wedding rings on or off: They've been off completely. My feet and fingers are puffy. Bleck!

  the hubs is: annoyed with me that I'm dragging him to birthing classes but he's a trooper. :) only 3 more classes left honey.  

babies are: weighing in at over 3lbs plus each and they are quickly approaching their birth length- though they have to pack on another 3-5 lbs before D-day. Also developing at an impressive clip-their brain connections. They are now tracking and processing information, tracking light, and perceiving signals from all five senses. They are also putting in longer stretches of sleep, which is why you're noticing more defined patterns of wakefulness and rest. 

  looking forward to: Finalizing the nursery (well minus the rocker that will be here in another 4-6 weeks).    best moments: Completing our registries and making progress on putting things away and completing the nursery!
Linking up with Natalie and Annie.

Five Troubles This Friday

Happy Friday Lovies!

+Sorry for mostly radio silence over here. I had a teensy pre-term labor scare last Monday which sent my week off on a grand note. Thank you lord it was just uterine irritation and not pre-term labor. After some rest and a couple of days it has now stopped. Hoping these little monkey stay put for another 3 weeks or more.

+I missed a bestie's grandmother's services due to my issues and conferences calls at work. Work.. you know that thing that pays the bills but gets in my way. ha! She was completely understanding and insisted I not worry another minute about it. I feel bad but it was just that kind of week.

+My Mom and I stumbled across a rug on Sunday for the boys nursery. I brought it home and like it. I don't have my rocker and it's making my decision hard. My rocker will be navy trimmed in white (a horrible back shot of it is below). I'm worried it's too dark. Thoughts? Love to hear your suggestions.

+To make matters even more difficult.. I stumbled across this one this week. I like the brightness but it's the same color as my walls. It's also shaggy so I'm nervous how things will go once they have trucks and toys scattered on it. Thoughts?

+To end my week on a really GRAND note.. I called my HR to make sure they had all my paperwork for my impending leave. They have everything and informed me of my paid time off. NOT what 2.. yes 2 separate people told me a few months ago. I'm pissed.. livid.. scared.. and well NOT HAPPY! Unfortunately there isn't much I can do about it but I seriously sat at my desk at cried.

Thank you LORD this week is OVER!! This Mama is looking forward to her last baby shower, ordering our essentials, getting the hospital bags packed, and trying to relax! Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Linking up with April, Christina, Natasha, and Darci.

Linking up with Amy and Karli.

30 Weeks

how far along: 30 weeks! (8 weeks or less until the monkeys get here! Not that I'm counting or anything :))

  size of the babies: According to our ultrasound on 7/22 Baby A is 2lbs 6oz and Baby B is 2lbs 11oz.    total weight gain:  30.. BLECK!!   gender: TWO BOYS!!!   maternity clothes: 100% minus a few maxi dresses that are regular sizes. You will see me in the same thing over and over again now. I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes. 
stretch marks: Yep- on my hips.. boo!!    movement: lately they like to kick each other. It's crazy to watch and feel my side move.   sleep: Ugh.. lately it's been hard to sleep. These little rascals are ready to kick nonstop when I'm ready to lay down. I move around but it's hard to get comfortable.    missing: Deli meat, raw sushi, medium rare steaks, and fun cocktails. have you told friends/family: Yep! Everyone should know by now. If you see me, you know I'm preggo.    cravings/aversions: Rice and beans from a Mexican restaurant, chocolate ice cream with almonds or blueberries, watermelon, special K cereal, and peach milkshakes from Chickfila.    symptoms: I have to pee ALL the time! Heartburn seems to be getting a little better. The boys have dropped so I don't have the horrible heartburn as much but I traded it for lower back and pelvic pain.  

cries: I seriously tear up at EVERYTHING.

labor signs: No. Minus the visit this week with pain. Luckily no labor signs. Just some uterus irritation.

belly button in or out: It's definitely poking out. Certain dresses or shirts you can definitely see it.

wedding rings on or off: They've been off completely. My feet and fingers are puffy. Bleck!

  the hubs is: annoyed with me that I'm dragging him to birthing classes but he's a trooper. :)  

babies are: weighing in at over 3lbs each and they will packing it on at a rate of half pound per week for the next seven weeks (well not quite but you get the point). Also growing daily is their brains, which are actually starting to look like the real thing with those characteristic grooves and wrinkles. And now my little geniuses can regulate their own body temperatures and turn up the heat, they start shedding lanugo, the downy body hair that's been keeping them warm until now. 

  looking forward to: My last baby shower this weekend. So excited to celebrate with my girlfriends!   not so best moments: We're very blessed but the last week has been no sleep, tired, and a doctor visit with an irritated uterus so not a lot of good moments this week. 
Linking up with Natalie and Annie.

29 Weeks

how far along: 29 weeks! (9 weeks or less until the monkeys get here! Not that I'm counting or anything :))

  size of the babies: According to our ultrasound on 7/22 Baby A is 2lbs 6oz and Baby B is 2lbs 11oz.    total weight gain:  30.. BLECK!!   gender: TWO BOYS!!!   maternity clothes: 100% minus a few maxi dresses that are regular sizes. You will see me in the same thing over and over again now. I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes. 
stretch marks: Yep- on my hips.. boo!!    movement: lately they like to kick each other. It's crazy to watch and feel my side move.   sleep: Ugh.. lately it's been hard to sleep. These little rascals are ready to kick nonstop when I'm ready to lay down. I move around but it's hard to get comfortable.    missing: Deli meat, raw sushi, medium rare steaks, and fun cocktails. have you told friends/family: Yep! Everyone should know by now. If you see me, you know I'm preggo.    cravings/aversions: Rice and beans from a Mexican restaurant, chocolate ice cream with almonds or blueberries, watermelon, special K cereal, and peach milkshakes from Chickfila.    symptoms: I have to pee ALL the time! Heartburn at night can be hectic sometimes now.  

cries: I seriously tear up at EVERYTHING.

labor signs: No

belly button in or out: It's definitely poking out. Certain dresses or shirts you can definitely see it.

wedding rings on or off: They've been off completely. My feet and fingers are puffy. Bleck!

  the hubs is: annoyed with me that I'm dragging him to birthing classes but he's a trooper. :)  

babies are: Weighing in at nearly three pounds each and measuring about 17 inches (according to what to expect app). They are getting close to their birth length but still have to chub out a bit. Over the next 11 (9 for me!) weeks, they will more than double or even come close to tripling in weight. As they grow room in my womb will get tighter, and less likely to feel those big kicks and more likely to get poked by an elbow or jabbed by a knee. 

  looking forward to: Getting somethings done around the house and hopefully slowly putting the nursery together.    best moments: Another wonderful baby shower. We got so many diapers and wipes. BLESSED! not so best moments: I'm tired 24/7. I can't snap out of it these days. Walking even in a store for a few and I'm worn out! I miss my energy. I still have a list of things I want knocked out before the boys get here!
Linking up with Natalie and Annie.

Weekend Recap

Happy Tuesday Lovies!

My weekend was good. I barely took any pictures. Friday we grilled out burgers and my Hubs put together our second crib. The one on the right is my old crib. The one on the left is the new one we were gifted by my MIL and step FIL. So excited that they both fit on that wall with lots of wiggle room.

Saturday two of my besties came to visit. We had plans to go to the pool but one left her bathing suit at home. So we had a wonderful lunch at the Mason Jar Tavern and chatted for a few hours! Love these girls.. it was so nice to catch up with them.

Sunday was our family baby shower on my Hub's side. My MIL had her friend take pictures so I don't have those yet but I did snap a few of the decor. It was super cute! I love the two monkeys. :)

We had our first birthing class last night. My Hubs was NOT happy about taking these classes. So far so good. They told us what to look out for in pre-term labor, labor signs, progression of contractions and what they look for before admitting you, and I got a massage! I didn't know about the massage part but it was good- courtesy of my Hubs. :)

Hope everyone is having a good week!