Baby, Baby: 25 Week Bumpdate

The Kidlets

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How Far Along?

Today, we are 25 weeks and 1 day along :-)  12 weeks and 6 days until these kiddos have to be out!

Genders?

One girl, one boy.

How big are they?

The apps this week say they should each be about the size of a turnip, a head of cauliflower, a Napa cabbage, or a rutabaga.  They're probably measuring about 14 inches from head to heel, and should each weigh around 2 pounds.  We'll have more Hodge-baby-specific measurements next bumpdate :-) 

Changing Momma

Have you started showing yet?

Oh yeah.  I'm even having strangers offer to do things for me, like pick up stuff I drop in stores ;-) Anybody have any ideas for a question to go in this spot for the next few months?

Weight gain?

I'll find out on Tuesday :-)  I really don't feel that much bigger than I was at my last appointment... we shall see :-)

 

Maternity Clothes?

Yep!

Stretch Marks?

Yeah, pretty sure I'm going to lose count soon.  I'm up to five, and the pattern looks like my belly is getting really great wi-fi. :-)

Belly Button In or Out?

It's the weirdest looking thing... but still technically in.  My scar from my laparoscopy a few years ago looks like a piercing scar on the bottom part of the belly button instead of the top... heehee! 

Momma's Feeling

Cravings?

Cake.  I got an intense craving for cake this week, and I didn't so much care what flavor or icing type.  I mostly wanted the texture and sweetness of cake.  :-)

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Nah.

Happy or Moody Most of the Time?

Pretty happy, until bed time when everything hurts and I wanna cry. 

Movement?

Every day seems like they're getting busier... I'm starting to notice patterns, too, like they love to kick and play when I lay on my side, and start immediately.  If I sit down for a long time, eventually they'll start moving, but only after a while.  I almost never feel them when I'm standing up.

Sleep?

I had a nasty cold much of this week, so sleep was hard to come by.  Not the babies' fault, though!  It's easier to sleep when you can breathe ;-)

What I Miss:

My usual complaints: hot baths and caffeinated diet coke!  

Other Symptoms?

Aches and pains, but nothing major or unexpected.  

Highlights and Coming Soon

Best Moment of the Week:

Yesterday, we went to our friends' house for lunch and some catching up... right after we got there, most of the rest of that friend group came through the door for a perfect, intimate baby shower :-)  I was floored (and not just that Ethan managed to keep it a secret!)... and so touched by all the love for us and our babies <3  (This, followed by a birthday party for my Grandma, is why my bumpdate is a day late, and this smile just won't wipe off my face!)  

Looking Forward To:

Doctor's appointment and ultrasound on Tuesday!  Always a joy to see our little ones, and I'm hoping we can have the time to talk a little "end game strategy" with the doctor.  I don't intend to go in with a super-specific birth plan (things change, especially with twins!), but there are a few little preferences and questions I'd like to run by him.  AND THEN!  After that appointment, our first childbirth class!  WooHoo!!  Crazy that we're already at a place to start discussing how we're gonna get these kidlets out of me and into the big world!