Week 14

I'm so tired again! It's different from the way I felt during my first trimester. I haven't been sleeping very well (I think because of the new blood pressure medication), and I've felt sick to my stomach from being so tired. I get this way even when I'm not pregnant if I don't get enough sleep.

I can really feel my uterus now. It's hard! I can also feel it "stretching" a lot during the day. It's kind-of neat, because it's a constant reminder that there really is something going on down there. I can't wait to feel them moving. That will make this feel even more real.

One other thing I have to add. Lately my stomach feels like a bottomless pit!

Week 13

Gali has been talking about all the wierd names she sees for newborns in the newspaper. I found a "baby name wizard" online today and I have an idea where people might be getting those names. It was hilarious. I sent the link to Gali. She sent me back the sweetest email saying how excited she is about my babies coming. I am so blessed to have her as a sister, and they will be so blessed to have her as an aunt.

Week 12 - Thursday

I'm finally starting to get my energy back. I'm feeling really good. I can't believe what a change has happened in just a couple of days. Late Tuesday afternoon I ran up the stairs and work and didn't realize it. I got to the top and said "Oh my gosh! I just ran up the stairs!" Ever since my energy has been getting better and better. I'm so thankful!!!

Week 12 - Doctor's Appointment

My visit with the OB went fine. My blood pressure is down, not perfect, but a lot better than last week. The doctor checked the heartbeats, this time with an external ultrasound. Both are strong. I saw the babies moving for the first time today. They are so active! I can't believe there are two little human beings moving around inside of me.

Week 12

Today is the beginning of my twelfth week of pregnancy. I am feeling pretty good this morning, especially considering the fact that I only got 8 hours of sleep last night, as opposed to my usual 10. I hope the constant exhaustion is going to get better soon.

I have to go back to the OB's office for another blood pressure check later today. They are concerned that my blood pressure was high on Thursday. I am redoubling my efforts to eat healthfully: I'm watching my salt intake, cutting out soda completely, and trying to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables. I really don't want to go on blood pressure medication, but I will do it if necessary. I think exercise would help tremendously, and I'm going to ask the doctor today if I can at the very least walk on the treadmill or EFX. I'm also going to start meditating. I've experimented with it a little before, but I'm going to try to make it a habit now.

My niece and nephew are so cute about the babies. On Saturday Maddie filled two baby bottles with milk and brought them to me for my babies. Cole was checking me out with his mommy's stethoscope, listening to my back and front and telling me to breath deeply. I want my babies to grow up spending as much time as possible with their cousins. I'm so happy that they'll have each other.