20 weeks! Again, I feel like time is flying by!
How Far Along:
20 weeks, 3 Days! Time is flying by! I’m still measuring about 4-5 weeks ahead still.
Total Weight Gain:
Up 6 pounds.
How Big Are The Babies?
The babies weigh about 10 1/2 ounces now. He’s also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. For the first 20 weeks, when a baby’s legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the “crown to rump” measurement. After 20 weeks, he’s measured from head to toe. (Via Baby Center)
Food Cravings:
I’m still craving beef ! I’ve also been craving lots of sweets, but I’m trying to stay away. I could also go for a Diet Coke!
Food Aversions:
Nothing in particular!
Symptoms:
– Exhaustion: I’m still really tired. I’ll get spurts of energy but they don’t last too long.
– Round Ligament Pain: I’ve been getting sharp pains throughout my hips, back and stomach. It’s especially painful after sleeping or walking a lot, so I’ve been trying to spend as much time as I can off my feet. Baby A is very low so my stomach feels very heavy.
Ultrasounds:
We had our big ultrasound last week! Both babies look great with Baby A weighing 10 oz and Baby B weighing 11 oz.
We also found out that we are having…
Baby Girls!
How is Hayden Reacting?
Hayden is excited that Pudding 1 and Pudding 2 are girls! He had a blast helping out with the gender reveal pictures above. I think he is going to be a great big brother!
This Week, We’re Talking About…
The Twins room and names! Last update I mentioned we were thinking of a Peter Pan bedroom. Now, I’m not so sure but I can’t think of any themes for twin girls. Anyone have ideas?
We are also trying to figure out names. We had a list of about 10 boy names but nothing for girls! At least we still have 4 months left to figure it out!
Last Appointment:
Even though my last appointment was the anatomy scan, it was pretty basic. Everything is looking good so far!
Next Appointment:
We see my OB next week but those appointments are usually very quick. My next appointment with my MFM isn’t for another 6 weeks where they will then do an echocardiogram ultrasound, which is normal for twins. I’ll be 26 weeks and he is thinking we will start weekly growth ultrasounds at 30 weeks.
Jennifer Young says
Congrats on half way done! And double congrats on the 2 girls, yay! I have 2 girls and I just love it! And your son looks like such a proud big brother!
Sippy Cup Mom says
Thank you so much – we are so excited!
Gina says
Congrats! I’m glad everything is going well. Time seems to be flying by!
Sippy Cup Mom says
Tell me about it! Thank you!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
So exciting that you’re having two little girls! You look adorable, completely adorable!
Stephanie says
congrats! so awesome!!
Michelle says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome news with us!! Congrats!!
What an exciting time!!
Danielle says
Congrats! So excited for you Mama! Lookin’ good and your world will be full of lots of pink, frills and extra emotions now! : )
Carrie with Children says
You look SO great! I am so super excited that you are having two girls! YAY!!
Jodi T says
So exciting!! Congrats :)) What cute pics!
Dakotapam says
Congrats! My twin girls will be 3 in January! We did not even find out we were having twins until our BIG ultrasound (almost 21 weeks!) I too was excited! And Exhausted! Have fun!
https://dakotapam.com/life-twins/
Lolo says
Yay! 2 little girls! Hayden is going to be an awesome big brother!!
Whitney L says
Woohoo!!! Your sons face is priceless!lol
Allie says
Congrats!!! I love the reveal picture. It’s so cute!
ashley says
thats awesome, simply amazing! 🙂
Kristina Vanni says
How exciting! So glad that Hayden is excited – sounds like he will be an excellent big brother!
Molly says
OH MY oh MY! How did I miss that little news that there are TWO! HOW EXCITING AND GIRLS!
So happy for you guys!
Christa says
I LOVE your gender announcement!! So cute!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb says
Congrats Melissa!!!! His face is PRICELESS! You are sooo incredibly blessed 🙂
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Congrats! How fun! I’m in the girl club too, due in Feb, and we don’t have a single name yet. Yay for big brothers and little sisters!! 🙂
April G says
CONGRATS!!! Girls are soo fun! You’ll love it!
Emily @ Baby Dickey says
Adorable!!!! and congrats!!!! <3
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
This is super cute!!!!
amber says
Yay for baby girls and love Haydens cute photos! I bet he will be a great big brother.
Melanie Johnson says
Congrats! I had twin girls, they are so much fun!
Terra Heck says
Glad to hear everything’s going well. So cool how you decided to do the gender reveal!
Janet W. says
How fun! Congrats on your baby girls! So exciting for your family!
Carrie Phelps says
Twin girls! I’m so happy for you, congrats!!
Erica K says
WOOHOO!!! So excited and I love Hayden’s reaction in the photo, priceless.
I still think you should go with Peter Pan and add Tinkerbell into the mix to make it a girls room. Would totally be cute.
Becca @ Mama B says
I am SO excited for you all! Congrats!!!
Melissa M says
Congrats on the girls!!!!!
Jackie says
Congratulations on two little girls!! Let the shopping fun begin!!
Jessica Beard says
Congrats-you will love having 2 little girls. Great reveal!
Ashleigh says
Congrats!! I just found out about your blog through a giveaway tweet. I have twin girls who are 3.5 and having multiples is very fun! Yes, you will be tired, but it’s all worth it! Did you join a Moms of Multiples group yet?!
Sippy Cup Mom says
Oh ya, thank you so much! I haven’t joined yet, but I know I need to!
Nameera says
Which month you feel baby moments please tell me