22 weeks

Physical Symptoms: Itchy belly, feeling kicks from the outside, bellybutton slowly disappearing, some aches on my right side

Emotions: Need for nesting, overwhelmed with house decisions,  feeling anxious about where I will be living when the babies are born- I like to be over planned and have control of everything (as you all know) and this is not in my life plan as of now....as Richie always says "just roll with it babe" oh gosh always easier for him but I guess that's all I can do.

Cravings: Love my daily pb and j sandwich

Pregnancy Milestones: I think I've pretty much completed my registry's....oh this is quite the task and I've been a little bit obsessed with it (or compulsive about it as Richie would say) :) I've registered at Pottery barn Kids (can't wait to decorate the nursery), Babies R Us and Amazon. Our nursery colors will be a neutral gray with pink bedding and aqua bedding. 

I've decided on a stroller....The Mountain Buggy Duet, and our car seats....Chicco Keyfit 30. I've been going back and forth and back and forth but I'm so happy with these decisions...(I think...he he)

I also have a date set for my first shower. :) Thanks to my dear friend Shannon. 

Purchases for babies: I had to buy some more clothes, all of my non pregnant tops are now too small. I also ordered some Palmer's Cocoa butter, I've been using a Japanese Organic Camellia Seed oil at night that I love but am also loving the cocoa butter in the mornings. I also purchased two books- Baby Wise and Mothering Multiples- Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More. All of these things are for me :) but will benefit the babies of course. :)

We had another Doctors appointment last week. The Dr. was very happy and said everything was absolutely perfect. I have gained the right amount of weight 2o pounds by 20 weeks (or 22 weeks), my blood pressure is great, my cervix length is 4 centimeters (they hope for 2.5 or more) so no risk at all for bed rest, at this point. Babies are the same size and no heart defects which was looked at in our ultrasound. 

Prior to our appointment with the Dr. we had our 3 hour ultrasound appointment at Seattle Ultrasound. They did an extensive ,detailed exam of both hearts, the blood flow, ventricles etc. Then took all of the measurements again of each baby. We found out that baby b had turned and is now vertex (head down)...which is great. They are both about the same size, baby a is about an ounce smaller. Both babies were facing my back most of the time which made it tricky for the technician to get what she needed, I had to walk around, turn over etc. to get them to move but they were being pretty stubborn. :)

This is baby B....our little Richie, not the best picture. You can see a little bit of his profile and arm and hand. 

Baby A's profile....our little girl. 

Ah and just look... baby A's adorable little feet. :)

Our next ultrasound/Dr. appointment is April 29th. After that appointment I will start my bi weekly appointments. We also have only one baby class left...and 3 months total left....that's not much time. Yikes...ready or not. :) Getting excited.