22 weeks

We have had a busy summer.   Jim has helped managed a Florida House campaign and I'm happy to report that his candidate won the 4-way primary with little doubt.  I'm particularly proud because he was the only one on the ticket who had never ran before-  so he came from behind and kicked it too. 

During the week of the primary my family all went to St. George Island for the week.  Mom, Dad, Granny, Papa, John, Angela, Adam, Shaina, us and of course some puppies all headed to a really nice house right on the Bay in St. George.  A little fishing, a little scalloping and a lot of being lazy ensued.  Jim came and went as his schedule allowed but we had a good week. 

I am very happy to report that I no longer am intimate friends with any toilet that is near when my stomach upheaves.  For the last couple of weeks I have finally been able to keep down food and while I don't have a huge appetite, I am able to eat and have gained 2lbs back out of the 15 or so I have lost. 

This happened about the time that I "popped" with my belly and finally started feeling the twinsies move.  It is still sporadic (the movement) but I usually can feel them a little if I am laying down or slouching. 

The week before we went to St. George my parents came up early and painted the nursery and Dad helped Jim put the cribs together.  We have ordered our recliner and the room is really starting to come together.  I just need to order the dresser I like and we will be almost complete. 

August went by in a blur and Jim and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary fairly low key.  September seems to be already filled with activities, including my first shower in Okeechobee. 

We have a lot going on (Jim is back at campaigning with a vengeance) but praying we have plenty of time and babies (who shall remain nameless till birth) take their time making an appearance. 

Finally ordered thank you cards

18 weeks...

This week was our second visit to the maternal fetal medicine doctor.  I've decided the only thing he does is ultrasounds.  Which of course is fine by me.

Although they never told us that this was the "anatomy scan" that is clearly what they were doing.  They checked the kidneys, the hearts, the hands and feet, the stomach and even measured bones.  I am happy to report that all appears to be functioning and developing right on track. 

Baby A measured 17weeks and 6 days (which was my actual day) and Baby B measured 18 weeks and 3 days....Baby A was 8 oz and Baby B is 9 oz.  So Baby A is just a wee bit smaller than Baby B-  which is funny because Baby A is THE BOY and Baby B is THE GIRL!!!! 

We are very excited that we have one of each.  I am very excited that we never have to do this again!!  I apparently am not one of those women who enjoy being pregnant.  They keep telling me it is going to change and I will feel better soon.  I'm waiting. 

This week we got the carpets cleaned and I have paint samples up on the wall in the baby room.  We picked out a recliner/rocker last week and have one crib here and waiting on the second one.  Slowly things are coming together. 

Jim is busy as ever with Halsey's campaign and things are picking up a little bit for me at work as well.  I can hardly believe it is already August, but I admit I'm ready for December.