Where’s My Pregnant Glow?
Pregnant Glow. That is NOT what I have going on right now. Hopefully, I will encounter it soon, for everyone’s sake, but right now, it’s more like the Mask of Death.
I was terribly sick when pregnant with Calista and hoped I’d get passed over by the sickness fairy this time, but she has visited me twofold. I am entirely grateful to be so ill, but I may need to post a reminder of that on the underside of my toilet lid soon. In all seriousness, I’ll take it! It means I am pregnant and the babies are growing. I love it.
I’ve been reading this book called “When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quadruplets” and it’s about nutrition in multiple pregnancy. Man, that lady expects me to eat a LOT! It’s actually a really good book, and though I don’t think I could possibly eat as much food as she recommends in one day, I think it will be a great guide. Besides, any book that recommends milkshakes and premium ice cream to help weight gain is OK by me.
Other than that, it’s just been hunger, fatigue and sickness. No more spotting since Wednesday, so that is a wonderful relief. My belly is definitely growing quickly this time around — I can already feel my uterus just above my pubic bone but was still surprised to see the difference from just two weeks ago. I created a Belly Pictures page so they are all in one place, but here is this week. Please excuse my haggard look, it’s been a rough day:
Oh, I keep forgetting to post this one… When Calista got home from school on Wednesday, I called her into my office (gee, I sound like the Principal, don’t I?) and started to tell her about the ultrasound. I was so worried she’d be mad she missed it, so I told her Mommy was sick and we had to see the doctor. I told her the doctor had to take a picture to see that everything was OK, and I showed her the ultrasound. I pointed to one of the babies and said, “This is a baby, it’s very small right now. How many do you see?”
She counted the two sacs in the image and then ripped the ultrasound out of my hand, ran to the office door and waved the ultrasound while practically screaming, “Daddy! There’s TWO babies! I knew it! You said there was only one, but I knew there were two!”
I think she’s pleased. :)
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Hey Sommer! I love Calista’s response to the news of the babies! Sorry you are feeling sick though…
{{{HUGS}}} Suzanne
We are so happy for you folks. Hey, have you thought of all the tax deductions you’ll have for this year. :-)
I’m sorry about the morning sickness, but that story about Calista is just SO cute. That HAS to go into the baby book for sure. Kids just know these kinda things. You should ask her what she thinks the babies will be, just to see if she’s right.
Is there a possiblity of one of the sacs producing identical twins? I know without seeing much, you wont know for sure, just didn’t know if we were going to get another surpise or not!
Congrats again!
You’re beautiful, Sommer!
What an adorable little pooch you have there!! :)
Hearing about Callista’s happiness brings tears to my eyes. I hope to G-d that your babies thrive and you have a healthy and happy 9 months. The m/s is a good sign. I hear that is much worse with multiples. Your belly shot is definitely growing. Yay!
Sommer,
Congratulations! Sorry about all the sickness, but at least it will all be worth it in the end!
Calista is such a cutie! Glad she is so excited for her siblings!! Best of luck!
Congrats Sommer! I’ve been following your story for months and am so glad to hear you have 2 healthy babies growing. I have 4 year old twin DD and am 35 weeks preg with a singleton. Just so you know, I had hyperemesis with the twins and with the singleton and the sickness stopped at 15 weeks with the twins but at 20 with this one?!?! Also, I am nauseous now in the 3rd tri, so I actually think the twin pregnancy was a little easier at this point. (But then again I didn’t have any kids to take care of either ;) Goodluck and remember to ask for Zofran if needed, it saved me this time!
That is wat cute!!!
Ok I ment WAY cute!! geezz I need a nap :-)
Aw what a sweet story with Calista! Sorry about the morning sickness! I had that with my girls so I know how you feel. Hopefully if it gets bad enough you can get some medication.
Sorry you’re so sick. But how exciting that the babies are growing so quickly! Awesome that you haven’t had anymore spotting. How precious that Calista was so excited! :-) A million congrats!
How sweet!!!
Calista is going to be such a great big sister!! She’s so happy!! sorry you are so sick, but you are right, it is a good sign!
Jennifer
Sommer! How sweet!! She is going to make the BEST big sister!! Glad you have no more spotting going on!
PS Amazing how much your belly has changed in just 2 weeks!!
Sommer- I remember how sick you were with Calista and I wish you well!!!