28 weeks!

How big are they: Baby Center says...

28 weeks: Baby is the size of a Chinese cabbage

Your baby is equal in weight to a Chinese cabbage -- about 2 1/4 pounds. (Length: almost 15 inches, from head to heel.)

My guess is that they weigh about 3 lbs. each...They were at 2lbs 10oz last week.

Maternity Clothes: I'm just glad they still fit.  

Weight Gain: About 25#

Belly: I can't feel the skin on my belly anymore.  It has a pins and needles sensation to it...

Stretch Marks: I fear that the area around my belly button will never be the same... :)

Sleep: It's a major accomplishment if I can sleep more than 2 hours in a row...

Best Moment of the Week: This past weekend my Husband went on his walk to Emmaus.  He has found faith in a way that has never been shown to him before.  I'm so glad that I had a part in giving him this gift.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for him now. 


For more information of walk to Emmaus feel free to ask me questions or visit their website.


http://emmaus.upperroom.org/


Also Monday we went to Walmart for a few things and found lots of funny novelty onesies for the babies... it was a lot of fun...

Movement: They both have their "moments" yesterday and today they must be turned toward my "insides" because that were I feel them kicking.

Food Cravings: Anything cold and icy.  I have had some issues with seasonal allergies the last few days, so my throat is scratchy...

Gender: Two little buddy boys...

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna. She'll always be my only little girl...

What I'm Looking Forward to: My baby shower is Sunday and Saturday we are going with Todd's Mom to get the car seats.

Weekly Wisdom: There's no shame in admitting that the "grin and bear it method" is not working for your allergies. 

Milestones: We are at 28 weeks which means a greater than 90% survival rate.   

Emotions: I'm so excited that we are in the home stretch.  I have to admit I'm getting very uncomfortable.  Everything takes a ton of effort.  It scares me to think that I have more than a month left to go.  

27 weeks

How big are they: Baby Center says...

27 weeks: Baby is the size of a head of cauliflower
Your baby is as hefty as a head of cauliflower, weighing in at almost 2 pounds. (Length: about 14 1/2 inches.)

Each baby weighs 2lbs 10oz.  

Belly:I feel more huge every week. Those boys are definitely growing in there.

Sleep: Still getting up quite a few times at night to go to the bathroom.  

Best Moment of the Week: They were both really active on the ultrasound.  Baby B is still the trouble maker...hehe...

Movement: They keep moving more and more. You can see them move from the outside from time to time.

Gender: Two little buddy boys...


What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna. She'll always be my only little girl...


What I'm Looking Forward to: I'm looking forward to our baby shower. 


Weekly Wisdom: It's important to rest...

Gender: Two little buddy boys...

Milestone: we've made it to 27 weeks!


at 22 weeks: 0-10% survival rateat 23 weeks: 10-35% survival rate
at 24 weeks: 40-70% survival rate
at 25 weeks: 50-80% survival rate
at 26 weeks: 80-90% survival rate
at 27 weeks: greater than 90% survival rate

Maternity Clothes: I had to order some new shirts because several were way too short.  I also purchased some leggings...so comfortable...

Weight Gain: Total 25#.

Stretch Marks: The area around my belly button is looks kind of bruised.  I also have very little feeling in the skin on my belly...

Food Cravings: Roasted chicken.

Emotions: It's been 9 months now since Eleanna passed away.  Somethings get easier and others more sad with each passing day.  

Also I love their room.  I love going in there.  I read to them sometimes and sometimes I just go in a touch all their clothes, toys, cribs.  It's sort of like I'm making sure it's real. At this point I'm so anxious to have them be here I can hardly stand the wait.  

Nine Months...

Dear Eleanna-

Nine month's ago you went to heaven.  At times it seems like yesterday.  And other times it seem so long ago.  I thank you so much for being my beautiful Daughter.  You ended infertility us for that I'm so glad.  

Today imagine you there in heaven with your friend Ayla (who shares your birthday & angel day).  I imagine you smiling and playing together.  I imagine that you are both so happy together.  Even though I'm sure that you miss us here.  

Everyday your little brothers keep growing strong; I know that you are there watching over all of us.  

Although I know you are in a perfect place I still wonder things like...what would your Easter dress looked like,  and what would you be doing now.  

Sometimes I feel that I traded you for your brothers.  I know that's not true.  God's plans don't work that way. 

We love  you so much sweet girl.  Thank you for watching over your Brothers like I asked you to that day in November.  

All my love,

Mommy 

26 Weeks

How big are they: Baby Center says...

26 weeks: Baby is the size of an English hothouse cucumber

Your baby is as tall as an English hothouse cucumber and weighs about 1 2/3 pounds. (Length: 14 inches, head to heel.)

If I had to guess...I'd say they are over 2 pounds this week. They weighed 1 1/2 pounds each at 23 weeks.

Maternity Clothes: They are a must these days...

Weight Gain: So far I have gained about 22#. This is right on target.

Belly:I feel more huge every week. Those boy are definitely growing in there.

Stretch Marks: Haven't really noticed anything major, although the area around my belly button feels very stretched.

Sleep: Is a bit more difficult between sinus headaches related to allergies and having to go to the bathroom all the time 4 hours of sleep seems awesome. I suppose that this is preparing me for what's to come. :)

Best Moment of the Week: We received our first baby shower gift in the mail.

Movement: They keep moving more and more. You can see them move from the outside from time to time.

Food Cravings: nothing really this week.

Gender: Two little buddy boys...

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna. She'll always be my only little girl...

What I'm Looking Forward to: I'm looking forward to our baby shower.

Weekly Wisdom: It's important to rest...

Milestones: We've hit 26 weeks...awesome! By next week our survival rate will be over 90%.

Up until 21 weeks: 0% survival rate

at 22 weeks: 0-10% survival rate

at 23 weeks: 10-35% survival rate

at 24 weeks: 40-70% survival rate

at 25 weeks: 50-80% survival rate

at 26 weeks: 80-90% survival rate

at 27 weeks: greater than 90% survival rate

Emotions: I have had some melancholy moments about Eleanna this week. It's still kind of hard thinking about what I would have dressed her in for Easter. I certainly know that my life is moving forward in an awesome way, and if she were here it would not be possible, but I still feel cheated. I suppose that's normal for someone who has lost a child, and that feeling of being cheated will not change. Of course that does not mean that I don't feel incredibly blessed. I know that God loves all of us and has some great moments planned for the next year.

25 weeks

How big are they: Baby Center says...

25 weeks: Baby is the size of a rutabaga

Your baby rivals the average rutabaga in weight -- about 1 1/2 pounds. (Length: 13 1/2 inches, head to heel.)

If I had to guess...I'd say they are over 2 pounds this week. They weighed 1 1/2 pounds each at 23 weeks.

Maternity Clothes: I know a lot of people say that they don't like maternity pants, but honestly I love them. I love that despite my large belly I can find pants that fit my legs. I mean seriously in "regular clothes" they think that if your waist is size 14-16 than you have huge thighs...not always the case. Also a tip if you are having issues keeping your maternity pants up get a maternity belt...it not only helps your back but you can put it over the panel on your pants and it keeps them from sliding down. Of course you have to take the belt off every time you go to the bathroom, but the added benefits are worth it to me.

Weight Gain: I have a Dr. appointment today so we will see where I'm at.

Belly:I feel more huge every week. Those boy are definitely growing in there.

Stretch Marks: Haven't really noticed anything major.

Sleep: I've had a few rough nights. Last night I woke up with my stomach growling.

Best Moment of the Week: Everyone really likes the last ultrasound pictures I have. There were a whole bunch of "older" ladies at church are all amazed by them. It's so fun sharing our little one pictures with them.

Movement: They keep moving more and more. You can see them move from the outside from time to time.

Food Cravings: Lemonade

Gender: Two little buddy boys...

What I Miss: I'm still missing Eleanna. She'll always be my only little girl...

What I'm Looking Forward to: All of it really I can't believe that they could be here in 10 weeks or so.

Weekly Wisdom: It's important to rest...

Milestones: We've hit 25 weeks; yet another step closer to having health babies.

Up until 21 weeks: 0% survival rate

at 22 weeks: 0-10% survival rate

at 23 weeks: 10-35% survival rate

at 24 weeks: 40-70% survival rate

at 25 weeks: 50-80% survival rate

at 26 weeks: 80-90% survival rate

at 27 weeks: greater than 90% survival rate

Emotions: I so excited to be getting closer.