25 Weeks

It's been a little while since I posted a belly shot. I had good intentions to do one at 24 weeks...then 1/2 the Gregory family (and I'm talking about Devan's whole family, plus spouses, plus kids) got the flu...me included. A belly picture just wasn't meant to be last week. So here ya go. I must be honest with you now, I love what little photo correcting and editing I can do on my little laptop. I will take out zits or red marks on my face, lighten up backgrounds and crop till picture is just what I want. With that said, I have painfully decided to not do anything to my actually stomach. So I'm warning you now. As the weeks go on...it might get scary.

This week I had my glucose test. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but in all honesty, it wasn't that bad. The Drs office gave me my sugary fruit punch drink at my last appointment and told me to drink it an hour before I came in. After they took my blood they said they would call me if there were any problems. So far I haven't heard anything back. This is one of those no news is good news type of scenarios.

As far as this pregnancy goes things are going great. It is still early, and we have quite a ways to go still, but all looks well. They really track all my numbers since I'm at a higher risk of developing a multitude of complication. But so far I'm gaining weight like I should and my blood pressure is great. The ultrasound we had done this week was fun. This last month each baby has done a complete somersault and is not turned the complete opposite direction that they were before.

Now for some fun facts:

*I get asked a lot when I'm due. I will be 40 weeks on April 17th. However, the furthest my dr will let me go is 38 weeks which puts us closer to April 3rd. Most twins arrive between 36 & 38 weeks...so at this point we're hoping they don't show up any earlier than mid March. Clear as mud isn't it?

*At this last appointment each baby came in at 1 pound 9 ounces. This is terrific. One of the main concerns with twins is that one will develop and grow at a higher rate than the other. If one gets to be at least 25% bigger than the other...they have to come out. Fun side note-at this last appointment they started with measuring the girl. They start with the head measurement, than the abdomen and finally the femur. Than they moved to the boy. The dr said "Oh, looks like we have a big brother." Boys head was measuring bigger than the girls. Than he said "wait, no, he just has a big head." The rest of his measurements were right on with girls.

*Since I hit 20 weeks I have been going to the dr every 2 weeks. I have an ultrasound done every other appointment. On the other visits he just listens in for their heartbeats. Once I hit 32 weeks I start going once a week. That is also when we start doing non-stress tests on the babies every 4 days at the hospital.

I think that's enough for now. Soon I will be posting pictures of the babies room. It has turned out SUPER CUTE!!!! Devan has done so much work in there. It has involved a lot of creative thinking, sanding and repainting. We really wanted to get most everything ready and all the big stuff purchased by the time I hit 30 weeks in case I get put on bed rest. Well...I'm proud to say, we are just about done. Pictures coming soon.......

Sledding

Baby Shower Christmas Tree & Decor

Devan made a little video of some the decorations my mom had up.  Don't you just love the boy/girl christmas tree? Here is the YouTube video he posted.  As a side note...I did not pick out the music for the video.  That one was all Devan.

Oregon Baby Shower

Last weekend we went to Oregon for a visit home/baby shower. We really wanted to go up there before the end of the year because we weren't exactly sure how long I would be able to fly. I'm glad we did it when we did and didn't wait any longer.

Mason is growing up so fast. Can you believe he is 6 already. Crazy...I know.

Check out the food spread. It was delicious. Thank you mom & Aunt Di! I was so happy that Buffy and her girls were able to come down for the shower.

My Aunt Di made these super cute diaper trykes. Totally adorable. I've never seen anything like them before. She did a wonderful job.

Kai was my special helper when it came to opening presents.

I am an Oregon State fan. NOT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON! My cousin Jeff and his wife Krystal thought it would be super funny to get us a pair of baby Duck shoes. Stupid Ducks :)

Buffy was in charge of the activity. She came up with this super cute idea of everyone making a onesie for the babies. Everyone had a great time doing it. Plus, they are such great keepsakes from the shower...not to mention incredibly practical. I have a picture with everyone and the onesie that they made. Loved this Idea!!!!!

Here are some before when they were plain white onesies and then the finished products.

My dad made a little monkey one because Charlie used to call Mason his "little monkey."

Me showing Devan all our loot

The Great Escape

Today we had our big baby measuring ultrasound. I was worried that one or both would be missing something like a kidney...or a heart chamber. But do not worry, all their major organs were in place and accounted for. And yes...we still are having a boy and a girl. Baby girl is still baby A (because she is closest to the cervix) and baby boy is still baby B.

During our ultrasound baby girl was being super wiggly. She was moving all over the place. However, baby boy was resting peacefully...sucking his thumb. How cute is that?!

Here is the 21 week tummy shot.

One last picture. There are a couple of places on my body that freak me out. The first is my neck. I seriously don't like my neck being touched. The 2nd is my belly button. I know this is crazy but my heeby jeeby notions tell me that if you push on a belly button you'll go straight through to the guts. Needless to say, the thought of my belly button eventually popping really FREAKS ME OUT!!! I've decided to also document this process. I'm calling this "The Great Escape."