I am currently 20 weeks along with baby boy James and baby girl Elizabeth. They say with twins that you carry like you're 4-6 weeks ahead, and I'd say that's about accurate. I definitely look pregnant! (although I'm sure in a few months I'll look back and think how tiny I looked in this picture)
I am thankful to be feeling better from the nausea. Some days I feel pretty good. Other days I'm extremely tired, out of breath, dizzy, etc. I am really having to pace myself. Running 2 or 3 errands in one morning wipes me out for the day. Attempting to exercise is almost pointless. Last week as I slowly walked on the treadmill at the gym, I almost passed out. So I've currently put my gym membership on hold for the next 6 months :) No use paying to pass out! But overall I am healthy and feel well and I am so thankful for that.
We had the big anatomy ultrasound today and we are also very thankful for healthy babies! It was so amazing to see all the little body parts--times two. It reminds me of just how awesome our creator God is and the verses in Psalms about how he knits us together in our mother's womb. Here are some fun pics of the babies:
Baby girl profile: This was tricky to get a pic of because she didn't want to turn over. She's currently weighing around 11 oz and is on my right side.
Baby boy profile: He was much more cooperative for photos. See his heart? He's currently weighing around 12 oz and is on my left side. Both of these profile pics look exactly like the ultrasound profile pics of our other kids. I can't wait to see their little faces in person.
It was very entertaining to see them "interact" with each other. Here is baby girl kicking baby boy in the head. This is how she has been for the last 2 ultrasounds.
Here is baby boy putting his knees on his sister's head.
Here's baby girl's foot
Here's baby boy's foot (a little harder to see, but you can definitely see the toes)
I am so thankful for these healthy, growing babies. At times I feel totally unworthy of such a gift. When I think about people who have lost babies, had miscarriages, and struggled with infertility, I think about how God has blessed us with these children. It is a huge responsibility, but also a true blessing. (I have to remind myself of this when I start to feel overwhelmed.)
Baby boy profile: He was much more cooperative for photos. See his heart? He's currently weighing around 12 oz and is on my left side. Both of these profile pics look exactly like the ultrasound profile pics of our other kids. I can't wait to see their little faces in person.
It was very entertaining to see them "interact" with each other. Here is baby girl kicking baby boy in the head. This is how she has been for the last 2 ultrasounds.
Here is baby boy putting his knees on his sister's head.
Here's baby girl's foot
Here's baby boy's foot (a little harder to see, but you can definitely see the toes)
I am so thankful for these healthy, growing babies. At times I feel totally unworthy of such a gift. When I think about people who have lost babies, had miscarriages, and struggled with infertility, I think about how God has blessed us with these children. It is a huge responsibility, but also a true blessing. (I have to remind myself of this when I start to feel overwhelmed.)
Please pray for continued health for me and the babies as the pregnancy progresses. Pray that they will turn head down (or that I'll feel more comfortable with the idea of c-section). Pray for our family as we prepare for this transition--both emotionally and logistically. We're getting ready to move Anna into Catherine's room, buy a new car, etc. And mostly you can praise Him for His goodness to us and His gift of these children.
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