i make big babies

It's what I do apparently.  Well I guess the title should really be we make big babies but since I am the vessel / incubator I think it only fair that I take the credit.

We had our bi-weekly ultrasound on Friday and Alice & Isla are doing well, very well in fact.  They were both practicing breathing which apparently is early to see and they weighed in at a whopping 3 pounds 11 ounces and 3 pounds 8 ounces.  Apparently they are on par with what a single would weigh at this point.  So that means I am carrying around 7+ pounds of babies and I still have several weeks to go, the goal being 4 or 5 more weeks. I am trying not to guesstimate what they could weigh at that point.  We were hoping for 5+ pound babies but I think they might surpass that goal.

Things are definitely feeling more cramped in there.  There is often one baby sticking way out on one side, probably trying to get a little space.  They are both head down and will remain that way for the rest of this pregnancy (I am convinced).

I am feeling less and less like myself, and more and more like a blimp, beached whale or cow.  It takes way too much effort to get up off of the couch, or out of bed or out of the car.  We went for a walk last night and at one point I told Andrew to please just carry me.  I was joking but I mean logistically there is just no way that he could at this point.

Ruffle Butt Fine Art Print by Porcelynn via etsy

While celebrating the big babies that I am growing, I also managed to secure a cleaning lady to start this week!  I can't wait!  The state of this place has been driving me crazy!!  So long dust bunnies!  We are also contemplating a new vacuum... any suggestions?