11 weeks

How Far Along: 11 weeks

How big are they: Baby Center Says... The babies are just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, are now almost fully formed. Their hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of their bones are beginning to harden.

Maternity Clothes: Regular clothes for the most part I do wear my maternity jeans but just because they are more comfortable.

Weight Gain: maybe 1-2 pounds

Belly: starting to bump out a bit.

Stretch Marks: Just the ones I've always had.

Sleep: Still really tired, and I usually have to get up to pee 1x or more per night.

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing baby A do a "cartwheel"...

Movement: Not feeling them yet but, they were really dancing on the ultrasound.

Symptoms: This week the mornings have been rough. I think that I have phlegm draining at night and it's not a good combination with an empty stomach.

Food Cravings: I like my lucky charms in the morning.

Gender:We will find out this time. Not sure the heartbeats had more of a difference this week...so maybe one of each..

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna. Christmas morning was ok till we went by the cemetery and I knew her little body was there...

What I'm Looking Forward to: I'm looking forward to the end of January First part of February when we will find out what if A & B are Boys, Girls or one of each.

Weekly Wisdom: If you are feeling sick just go ahead and get it up... (sorry for the TMI)

Milestones: Baby A did a "cartwheel" at the ultrasound. We could also see their little arms and legs clearly this week. They actually look like little babies not just "beans"...

Emotions: Still really excited that things are moving forward with the circlage...one big milestone will be over then. Also, it has been so great sharing our news of the twins with our friends and family. To see the happy tears in their eyes is such a gift of grace. We know that these babies are not just ours, but they belong to our whole community of family and friends.

I'm not going to sugar coat it either Christmas was difficult. It so hard to think of what should have been when you hit milestones like that, because you had dreams and thoughts of how that day would be.

10 weeks

How Far Along: 10 weeks

How big are they: Though they are barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weigh less than a quarter of an ounce, your babies have now completed the most critical portion of their development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.

Maternity Clothes: Regular clothes for the most part, though I am really liking the comfort of an elastic waist band...

Weight Gain: maybe 1-2 pounds

Belly: Fuller in my lower abs. The pants keep getting tighter in the middle

Stretch Marks: Just the ones I've always had.

Sleep: Still really tired, and I usually have to get up to pee 1x or more per night.

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing baby B wiggle around so much they had a hard time getting it's heartbeat and sharing that moment with my Mom, and telling a couple of the guys here at work we were having twins and them giving me hugs with tears in their eyes...so touching to know they care so much.

Movement: Not feeling them yet but, they were really dancing on the ultrasound.

Symptoms: The evenings are getting worse. But, again if I eat I'm ok.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

Gender:We will find out this time. I'm still thinking 2 girls.

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna it's hard not to think that I would be home on maternity leave with her if things had gone according to plan. We love her so much and know that she's somewhere much more awesome than here. This week in particular the lightly falling snow and several other holiday moments have really made me miss her.

What I'm Looking Forward to: The circlage is scheduled for January 5th.

Weekly Wisdom: It's ok to be sad but don't let it hinder the joy.

Milestones: NO More Shots!

Emotions: Really excited that things are moving forward with the circlage...one big milestone will be over then.

9 weeks

How Far Along: 9 weeks

How big are they: Your new residents are nearly an inch long — about the size of a grape — and weigh just a fraction of an ounce each.

Maternity Clothes: Regular clothes for the most part. I did order some more "comfty" pants for this in between time...

Weight Gain: none I'm at the same weight I was just before IVF

Belly: Fuller in my lower abs. This have been aching I would suppose due to growth...

Stretch Marks: Just the ones I've always had.

Sleep: So sleepy last night I fell asleep in the car on the way home from the Dr. at 6pm and pretty much slept until 6 this morning...and I could go back to sleep now.

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing the little critters strong heart beats with Todd.

Movement: Nothing yet

Symptoms: Mornings are rough till I eat something. Lately it's been lucky charms. I know not exactly health food...

Food Cravings: Fruit is still so yummy. I'm still liking the Mexican stuff too.

Gender:We will find out this time. I'm still thinking 2 girls.

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna it's hard not to think that I would be home on maternity leave with her if things had gone according to plan. We love her so much and know that she's somewhere much more awesome than here.

What I'm Looking Forward to: I can't wait to be out of the first trimester and have the circlage done.

Weekly Wisdom: Things can wait...don't let the messy house drive you too crazy.

Milestones: Seeing them grow to look more and more like tiny babies.

Emotions: Still a bit sad that I have to so this all over again, but so excited it's twins and they are doing well.

8 WEEKS

How Far Along: 8 weeks, 5 days

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing my regular clothes fir the most part but, I'm getting thicker in the middle so I did bust our my maternity jeans for comfort...

Weight Gain: none I'm at the same weight I was just before IVF

Belly: Fuller in my lower abs.

Stretch Marks: Just the ones I've always had.

Sleep: Really tired in the evenings I usually end up falling asleep on the couch at 8pm. I usually have to get up to pee at night.

Best Moment of the Week: Hearing both of the baby's heartbeats on the ultrasound.

Movement: Nothing yet

Symptoms:I do not feel not well most mornings because I need to eat. I have the same thing in the evenings. I'm trying to eat little bits more often witch seems to help.

Food Cravings: Vegetables & fruit always sounds really delicious. I eat 1-2 bananas a day. I also really like yogurt and Mexican food always sounds awesome.

Gender: We will be finding out this time. We will be having a ultrasound every week, so it will be hard not to know. If I had to guess right now...2 girls.

What I Miss:My baby Eleanna, but I'm so glad she's watching over all of us. :)

What I'm Looking Forward to: I can't wait to feel them moving around in there I hear it can be sooner with twins.

Weekly Wisdom: When in doubt pray and take a nap.

Milestones:Hearing the heartbeats and making plans Maternal fetal medicine.

Emotions: Still apprehensive, but looking forward to being out of the first trimester.