Pregnancy: Week 23

Week 23 Highlights

Month: 6
Babies Size: Papaya

Weight gain: 12 pounds

Belly size: 39 inches

Movement:
Both babies kick and roll a lot, especially at night!

Babies position:
Mason is on my left side head down. Mallory is on my right side head up.

Cravings:
Anything with cheese, grilled chicken salads, and junk food

Symptoms:
Occasional nausea, easily tired, varicose veins, and an itchy belly

Favorite baby moment:
Both babies taking turns kicking and punching all over!

39 Inches!!

I am fascinated with how your body just stretches and grows so quickly. Since I know I will experience much more of that with the twins I really wanted to track just how big I get!

Our last ultrasound at 20 weeks, the babies were looking beautiful. They were each measuring 12 ounces and also measuring a few days ahead of my dates which is excellent. My last OB appointment at 22 weeks, I was measuring 28 cm, about 6 weeks ahead which is very normal for twins although I did experience quite a growth spurt from the appointment before!

This week I have to go in for a CBC, check blood counts and iron levels, and my exciting glucola test to see if I have gestational diabetes. Twin pregnancies run a higher risk of complications including GD, so I am praying that all the results are good news!

We cannot wait for December to get here but I am excited to watch and feel the babies continue to grow and thrive in preparation for the big day!

A new beginning...

We are so thrilled about our upcoming blessings that I wanted to have a place to not only document my pregnancy and our new beginning, but also keep family and friends up to date on all the fun! I hope you enjoy!