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Everything Else Pregnancy

There Was Something in That Water

at BlogHer that is. Remember how last August I went to San Diego & roomed with three semi-strangers new best e-buds for BlogHer? {like you could forget since I blogged the heck out of that trip}

Anyhoo. Miranda came home, peed on a stick, & boom, she was pregnant with New Girl to make her arrival soon.

A couple months later, Alena announced that she too was pregnant. Holden’s to make his entrance in just about 10 weeks.

Then there was me & the trips turned duo coming most likely in June. At this point, we were beginning to suspect something special.

We turned to Diana & said, “ok, you’re turn”. So she drank the water too {she’d perhaps brought home a bottle?} & next thing we knew she was pregnant! We warned @BlogHer then that something was up with our room!

Then today, Diana went to her first ultrasound at 9 weeks and super boom, it’s TWINS!

Four roommates, expecting six babies between April & August. We are so excited!

FYI to those not trying to get KU in 2012/2013, don’t drink the water at BlogHer this summer… just sayin’.

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Pregnancy

Twenty One Weeks

I forgot to take a photo before dinner, but I did remember to take one afterwards! Lots of belly!

{ATL cardigan, ATL ruffle top & target jeans}

How far along? 21w

Maternity clothes? Yes! All maternity all the time.

Weight Gain? I haven’t weighed myself & they haven’t weighed me the last couple of doctor’s visits, so I’m not sure. I’ll be weighed at the OB appointment on the 27th.

Stretch Marks? none yet.

Sleep? Pretty good this week.

Movement? When I slow down, I can feel them & I love it. I’ve also noticed that when baby C pops her head around, my belly gets lop-sided at the top right {enough that my friends noticed today}.

Genders? A is a boy & C is a girl.

What I Miss? Baby B always. Having a ton of energy. Not having to keep a tight eating schedule.

Food cravings? Been loving the Gigi’s cupcakes leftover from last weekend’s shower. Also love fruit.

Food aversion? Still don’t love the Mexican restaurant idea but it’s not as gross sounding as before.

Labor signs? No, thankfully.

Belly button in or out? Still an innie but starting to look kinda like a crater.

What I’m Looking Forward to? Enjoyed spending time with {mostly former} coworkers today at a smaller shower today for the babies {will blog about it later this week}. Looking forward to a chill rest of this weekend, our vehicles hopefully being sold soon, getting the to-be-nursery cleaned out to make room for us to decorate & organize the nursery!

Weekly Wisdom? If you’re tired, listen to you body & rest. I was exhausted Wednesday at work. I put my head down at my desk for 15 minutes around 230, came home & slept from 530-730 then went back to bed at 1030. Clearly I needed sleep!

Milestones? According to Baby Center, the babies are around 10.5 inches long {the length of a big carrot} & have grown eye lids & eye brows this week.

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Family/Travel Pregnancy

Owl Baby Shower

The babies & I were celebrated this past weekend with our first babies shower. It was hosted by four of my best college friends, Kelly, B, Beth & Cheryl.Owl baby shower hostessesThe ladies worked their butts off & everything was perfect ~ from the invites & decor to the food & drinks. They served fruit skewers, chicken salad rolls, pimento cheese sandwiches, spinach dip, & veggies. We had lime & lemon flavored water as well as the best punch! And mini Gigi’s cupcakes for dessert while playing the “guess how big around Suz is” string game {Nana won!} & then I opened gifts.owl baby shower foodSo many gifts! Our family & friends have really spoiled the babies already. My SIL made two cloth diaper wreaths for the babies! They’re too pretty to use & are currently hanging on the nursery doors.owl baby gifts & wreathMost of these friends are from my college Chi Omega days, so owl themed gifts were galore! A homemade owl blanket from my friend Sarah, big stuffed owl & framed owl from my aunts, owl bib & humidifier as well as a fabulous ΧΩ onesie from Kim, owl baby hats from Steph, owl burp cloths from Kristen, an owl changing pad cover from Mom & Nana, an owl Boppy from B’s mom,  & even an owl lovey from Jessica!

All the Chi Os, the basket full of books, me & the hostesses, & Lily left with all the balloons!
All the Chi Os, the basket full of books, me & the hostesses, & Lily left with all the balloons!

The special hostesses came up with the idea for the guests to bring signed books for the babies instead of cards. Kelly made a “books” sign for a pretty basket & we put all the books in there. My mom & Jason’s mom actually gave us a bunch of the books we read & loved as children. That was so special! The whole day was special. I can’t wait to see the babies using, playing, wearing all the gifts & for my friends to meet the babes!

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Pregnancy

Twenty Weeks

I took some belly photos yesterday after the shower. I’m getting big but love it!

{dress & tank from target, leggings H&M}

How far along? 20w2d

Maternity clothes? Yes! The babies’ belly is now too round for non-maternity tops. & I’m loving that I now comfortably fit in maternity leggings {best things ever created}.

Weight Gain? I haven’t weighted myself in a week or so. Probably up a little more than 20 pounds. Should know for sure after tomorrow’s appointment.

Stretch Marks? none yet.

Sleep? Ok. Still have a little trouble falling back asleep after the 5 am pee. But getting better at relaxing my mind & not worrying about squashing baby A.

Movement? This weekend was so busy {lots of posts to come on it!} that I didn’t stop moving enough to really feel them, but baby C’s been saying hello with little kicks & turns while I’m at my desk today.

Genders? A is a boy & C is a girl.

What I Miss? Baby B always. I’ve also kinda missed being able to wear heels this past week. I’ve loved living in flat boots & shoes but I do miss fun, funky heels.

Food cravings? I’ve been loving cupcakes this past week or so. After a couple of Gigi’s splurges, I went cheap & bought store mades ones. Not nearly as good. Luckily for me, I was able to bring home all the leftover cupcakes from Sunday’s shower!

Food aversion? Still don’t love the Mexican restaurant idea but it’s not as gross sounding as before.

Labor signs? No, thankfully.

Belly button in or out? Still an innie.

What I’m Looking Forward to? Getting the nursery put together. More babies showers in the coming weeks. Seeing the babies on the ultrasound tomorrow.

Weekly Wisdom? If others want to spoil your babies, let them! I just keep humbly saying “thank you”!

Milestones? Most definitely more than halfway through this up & down pregnancy. According to the Baby Center app, the babes are starting to make their first poop, are about 10 inches from head to feet, & around 10.5 ounces.

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Pregnancy

Nineteen Weeks

I didn’t like my outfit Saturday & Sunday was a bumming/cleaning day. I’d changed out of work clothes when I remembered I promised a photo~ here’s me today in my new Target top & Gap maternity pjs {& no makeup}. Happy Monday!How far along? 19w2d

Maternity clothes? yes. I had a few more given to me this week & a bought a few new {on sale} Target long sleeve tops.

Weight Gain? I weighed myself after a big dinner with friends Thursday night & I’m up 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy.

Stretch Marks? none yet.

Sleep? Ok. Wed-Fri mornings I woke up around 430 to pee & had a lot of trouble stopping my mind from racing in order to go back to sleep. Saturday night was tough for sleep too. Now that I know baby A is all along my right side, I stress that I’m squishing him sleeping on that side even though my brain knows it & he are okay.

Movement? I’m feeling both A & C pretty regularly now that I know where they are.

Genders? A is a boy & C is a girl.

What I Miss? Baby B. Feeling A & C is so reassuring yet makes it that more obvious that there’s nothing to be felt on the lower right side.

Food cravings? We bought strawberries at the store Tuesday evening. I’ve been topping strawberry ice cream with the strawberries at night & it’s been awesome.

Food aversion? Still not gone to a Mexican restaurant, but I enjoyed another trip to Moe’s last week & had queso & chips with friends Friday for lunch.

Labor signs? No, thankfully.

Belly button in or out? Still an innie.

What I’m Looking Forward to? Husband’s mom & sister, my parents & my grandparents are coming in town this weekend for a shower. I’m really looking forward to everyone being together celebrating the babies.

Weekly Wisdom? Try everything you can to get sleep. I’m pretty sure my lack of sleep has led to an annoying little head cold.

Milestones? Baby Center says the babies are having a sensory explosion this week. So I’m going to try to let them hear our voices a lot this week. The app also says the babies will be 8 oz & 6 inches long ~ the appointment told us though that A was already 9 oz & B was over 8 oz last Tuesday.