7 Weeks

August 27, 2013

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 7 weeks

Size of babies: blueberries

Genders: still no inclination either way, we've just been saying "the babies."  Still so crazy that there's two of them! 

Maternity clothes: none, although at night I've been wearing stretchy pants.  I think I will be in maternity clothes a lot sooner this time

Weight gain: 1 pound.  I've been reading about twin pregnancies and weight gain so I'm trying my hardest to gain weight.  Protein and carbs are the name of the game!! And you can see a little bump up there!
Belly growth: 1 inch! It's true what they say about showing sooner the second time around! 

Movement: none

Sleep: I'm having such a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep at night.  Although I'm completely exhausted sleep is really hard to come by.  

Symptoms: nausea and exhaustion

Cravings: Friday night I was reheating some chili for dinner and I got the strongest craving for meatballs.  I didn't have the stuff on hand to make any so I ran to Subway for a meatball sandwich.  It was absolutely delicious! I've never experienced such an intense craving before- not even with Carter. 

Best moment this week: reading nightly about a twin pregnancy and what we need to do to ensure I carry these babies as long as possible.  And seeing the babies on ultrasound every chance we get! 

Best husband moment/quote: "This is going to suck for a few years, but then it's going to be completely awesome."
Notes: Enrolled in the Multiples Program at TCH this week and will possibly be delivering downtown.  Scheduled cerclage for 11 weeks with Dr P.  

Comparison picture to 7 weeks with Carter: